November 2002 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

Re: M_Boats: Outboard Motor shaft
by Conbert H Benneck 06 Nov '02

06 Nov '02

Hi Sandra, My M15 came with a standard shaft Honda 2 HP. I love it! The boat originally had the fixed motor mount, which I changed to a lift mount last year. This allows me to get the motor completely out of the water while sailing, and also allows me to change the depth of the prop in very shallow waters. (in fall my lake level decreases to the point where rocks become an obstacle course!) I am perfectly happy with the standard shaft Honda 2 HP - which is an older model. If you buy a new Honda it will have a clutch, so that you can start the motor; then turn it around for backing out of a slip without the prop turning. Only when you add throttle does the propeller then start turning. A good feature! Connie

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RE: M_Boats: Centerboard on M15
by Morris, Giles 06 Nov '02

06 Nov '02

>The center board is quite important for optimum operation of the M-15 ...Not only that, but it keeps the cockpit dry. The hole that the centerboard pendant passes through at the very front of the cockpit becomes a decorative fountain while under way if there is no CB. Also: The operating length of that pendant is CRITICAL. If it's too long then the board uses its weight as a very powerful lever to break the hole that it pivots around. If I remember correctly there must be no more than four inches between fully up and fully down. Adjust the length with a stop knot. There's quite a bit about this in the archives, including my description of fitting a new board as a result of too much operating length in the pendant. Giles Morris Arlington VA Vancouver 25 "Dolphin" Montgomery 15 "Umiaq" Sundry small craft

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Re: M_Boats: N-27
by Sandyal55＠aol.com 06 Nov '02

06 Nov '02

In a message dated 11/5/2002 7:52:18 PM US Mountain Standard Time, chonshell(a)ia4u.net writes: > Looks like towing an N-27 does not require a mega-diesel Did you read Bob Eeg's reply to my post? Don't try towing 12,000 lbs unless you've done your homework. Sandy

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Re: M_Boats: gimballed stove alternative?
by IDCLLC＠aol.com 06 Nov '02

06 Nov '02

Tod, Good question! With this particular arrangement, the hanging cable is rather long-about 2'-and thus it's sine wave would have a fairly long period that would inhibit rhythmic, high arc swings. However, I've never tried it in a chop, since such conditions rarely exist in Middle Tennessee. Having piqued my curiosity, I shall look for opportunities to find out. IMHO, it's best to cook in the cockpit of a small boat rather than the cabin, for safety reasons-it's easier to evade hot materials in the event of a mishap, and these stove do have propane in their fuel mix. Toying with explosions is not why I'm out there. Speaking of toys, I also have an Esbit pocket stove that I keep on board all the time. It's tiny, the size of a deck of cards, and uses very safe solid fuel. Though it requires a heat resistant surface to sit on, and isn't powerful, it's fun to heat water or beanie weenies for the kids when we're out messing about. They're also cheap. I think I got mine for $10 from Campmor In a message dated 11/4/2002 5:59:44 PM Central Standard Time, htmills(a)bright.net writes: > Thanks, Steve > > One thing I've wondered about hanging anything in the boat is if it should > get to swinging > harmonically......I've hung up my VHF radio only to have it swing (from > it's loop) so > violently that it smacked the cabin top and went flying across the cabin. > And it wasn't even > very rough out, it just happened to be the right frequency. > > Someone on the Cruising World board recently suggested experimenting with > it to try > to dampen the swinging. I'm not sure how a stove and pot would behave; > I'll have to > try that next season. > > Have you tried it out in some chop? > > Thanks, > > Tod >

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Re: M_Boats: N-27
by Steve R 06 Nov '02

06 Nov '02

These folks towed one from Georgia to California. Here is the link: http://delezynski.tripod.com/album1/albm105.htm Steve R. M-15 #119 Lexington, KY --- message from Sandyal55(a)aol.com attached:

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Outboard Motor shaft
by Seawitch 06 Nov '02

06 Nov '02

Okay, I'm not much on motor's, and have never had any experience with outboards so, help me out with this question. When I purchase my outboard, do I need to get a standard shaft or the longer shaft for my M15? I'm looking to get the Honda 2 HP motor. Appreciate all your help! ===== Time for a cool change! Sandra __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? HotJobs - Search new jobs daily now http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/

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Re: M_Boats: N-27
by Sandyal55＠aol.com 05 Nov '02

05 Nov '02

In a message dated 11/5/2002 6:00:21 AM US Mountain Standard Time, stever(a)mail.saabnet.com writes: > http://delezynski.tripod.com/album1/albm105.htm Thanks for the picture of the NS 27 on the trailer. This person put his life at risk doing this. The brakes were not adequate as well as the suspension. He's lucky to be in one piece. His max towing capacity on that van is about 7500 lbs. My old Ford truck had 10,000 lb capacity, and I wouldn't have towed that. It was a 3/4 ton (460 engine) without dual rear wheels. A brave man. Sandy

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Re: M_Boats: LED light website
by Sandyal55＠aol.com 05 Nov '02

05 Nov '02

Thanks to all with the LED web sites. Sandy

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Re: M_Boats: Stoves and the big bang
by Woodsybill＠aol.com 05 Nov '02

05 Nov '02

Optimus also builds an absorpton (single burner) alcholol stove. I've had it on my M17 (55) for more than 25 years. Sounds exactly like the Origo. It works great. Only problem is that it hard sometimes to see the flame. Bill K

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Re: M_Boats: LED light website
by Steve R 05 Nov '02

05 Nov '02

I think this was it: **************************************************** Subject: Lights for a juiceless M15 One more possibility: The LED Light.com offers self contained, small-boat nav light sets. See http://www.theledlight.com/markerlights.html Each bow light and the white stern light run 100+ hours on three AA alkaline batteries. The stern light could be rigged as an anchor light as well. David Fann Montgomery 17 Dulcibella *************************************************************** Steve R. M-15 #119 Lexington, KY --- message from Sandyal55(a)aol.com attached:

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