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Dulcibella arrived in good shape
by David Fann 15 Mar '03

15 Mar '03

The truck carrying Dulcibella, my shiny new Montgomery 17, reached Gainesville (FL) late this afternoon. Boat and trailer are in excellent condition. We started getting compliments even as the unloading proceeded in a mall parking lot. At home, we found she is just a hair too large for the garage. On to Plan B for storage... Now for some boat rigging. The mast/boom package was nicely bubble wrapped, so tomorrow will be like an early Christmas, with presents to open. Thanks, Montgomery Boats! David Fann M17 Dulcibella

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New M-23 Pics - Part 4.
by Doug King 06 Jun '02

06 Jun '02

Left Coasters get the first shot at this. Bob Eeg just sent in 29 new pictures of the new M-23. This is where it gets exciting. Read all about it on the MSOG under Meet the M-boats -> New M-23 -> Part 4 - Production, or click here: http://msog.org/models/m23new/Part4_new23.cfm Joe, You may want to ask Bob what camera he uses, the photos he sends in are digital. ------------------------------------------ Doug King M-17 #404 "Vixen" Montgomery Sailboats Owners Group Web site: http://msog.org Email: mailto:msog@msog.org

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wind becoming onshore by afternoon
by s.mcclellan＠attbi.com 01 Jun '02

01 Jun '02

What does it mean when wind is "becoming onshore"? O -------(\_----------(\_------- ~ ~ (\_ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Steve McClellan~~M15~#152~~Chicago

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Re: M_Boats: wind becoming onshore by afternoon
by Conbert H Benneck 31 May '02

31 May '02

Hi Steve, An "on shore breeze" means it is blowing towards the shore. An "off shore breeze" is the opposite. It is blowing you away from the shore. Connie

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Re: M_Boats: Turk's Head Knot
by Conbert H Benneck 31 May '02

31 May '02

Hi Tod, .....and don't forget the beer! The first attempts - until you get the knack of the over and under and over and under - at the right diameter can be cause for some frustration, so something soothing is needed while you work out the details. But, the finished product is well worth the effort. Connie

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RE: M_Boats: Off to a good start
by Shawn Boles 31 May '02

31 May '02

Tony's may be local name - It has been there for at least 40 years - great hushpuppies - smb -----Original Message----- From: John Tyner [mailto:tynerjohn@erols.com] Sent: Friday, May 31, 2002 9:58 AM To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: M_Boats: Off to a good start Never heard of Tony's; must be new. Stick to El's Drive-in or Cox's Family Restaurant in Morehead. Shawn Boles wrote: > > Or Tony's if you go to Morehead City > > -----Original Message----- > From: John Tyner [mailto:tynerjohn@erols.com] > Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2002 4:38 AM > To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com > Subject: Re: M_Boats: Off to a good start > > Be sure and eat at Clawson's if you tie up at Beaufort. > > Saltm17(a)aol.com wrote: > > > > Just a quick note about the trip. > > > > The start was delayed for 10 days while I took care of some medical > > problems, but it finally got underway last week. I am in the Beaufort > > (NC) area of the Pamlico Sound and the trip has already been an > > adventure. I'll put together the first real update shortly. Also > > I'll be writing six articles for the Small Craft Advisor about the > > trip, and the first one should be in their July - Sept Issue. > > > > John Edwards > > Miss T > > M17 # 372 > > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats > > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats

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RE: M_Boats: Off to a good start
by Shawn Boles 31 May '02

31 May '02

Or Tony's if you go to Morehead City -----Original Message----- From: John Tyner [mailto:tynerjohn@erols.com] Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2002 4:38 AM To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: M_Boats: Off to a good start Be sure and eat at Clawson's if you tie up at Beaufort. Saltm17(a)aol.com wrote: > > Just a quick note about the trip. > > The start was delayed for 10 days while I took care of some medical > problems, but it finally got underway last week. I am in the Beaufort > (NC) area of the Pamlico Sound and the trip has already been an > adventure. I'll put together the first real update shortly. Also > I'll be writing six articles for the Small Craft Advisor about the > trip, and the first one should be in their July - Sept Issue. > > John Edwards > Miss T > M17 # 372 _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats

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RE: M_Boats: wind becoming onshore by afternoon
by Morris, Giles 31 May '02

31 May '02

>What does it mean when wind is "becoming onshore"? It changes so that it's blowing towards the shore. Giles

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RE: M_Boats: Engineless boats
by Morris, Giles 31 May '02

31 May '02

> Becalmed on an outgoing tide drove the >message home. My mother tells me that one of the worst afternoons of her life was bouncing about in a lively confused chop, becalmed on an outgoing tide, outside Ramsgate harbor in my dad's boat (he never owned an engine in his life). Giles Morris Arlington VA Vancouver 25 "Dolphin" Montgomery 15 "Umiaq" Sundry small craft

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Re: M_Boats: Engineless boats
by Steve R 31 May '02

31 May '02

Hi Bill, I considered rowing, sculling and a long line to the dock where I launch my boat. I bought a new outboard instead. I have not yet found oar sockets and oar locks that look like they will complement the stainless hardware on my boat. (Any suggestions out there?) Ditto for a sculling oar mount. The launch boat and pull to the dock with a long line would work on the days the ramp was less crowded . The wind blows off the dock I use. I have recently purchased a length of line and plan to tie up with a mooring hitch, which releases with a tug. I plan to raise the sails and cast off from the dock, but I will motor to the dock and likely will leave the engine running until I clear the ramp area, in case I have to dodge someone. I was inspired by someone with a racing boat - maybe a J24. He launched while his wife parked the truck. He sat on the bow with a long paddle, paddled over to the dock, and tied up "bow to". By sitting on the bow with his legs dangling over he could paddle on either side. He raised the sails, she cast off and stepped on board. Looked impressive. Took much less time than we spend raising sails while under way. If the motor will not start I may use the bow paddle method. For a small boat with a cabin to crawl over I think the mooring hitch will be a better solution to casting off, as we both can be in the cockpit. If the dock is crowded or windy I will use a second line that the admirable can cast off, then release the mooring hitch when she is comfortably onboard. If I were to depend on NOT having a motor I would want a good way to fend off other boats, assuming there are other boats around. Some sort of padding on the end of a boat hook and fenders hanging off both sides - just in case. I have seen very experienced sailors have close calls when sailing without a motor. Like everything it comes down to where you sail. How reliable are the winds? Are they favorable to sailing off a dock or mooring, and then returning? I have jumped in the water to guide my M-15 back on the trailer when my original motor died, which was not a difficult task. Will conditions allow you to do that? You probably can get a lot of ideas by taking a folding chair to your local launch site and observing what others do. Might be a source of humor as well! Steve R. M-15 #119 Lexington, KY --- "Grillo, William M (N-DVO)" <william.m.grillo(a)lmco.com> wrote: >I may be dredging up an old question, but I am new to your group. > >Do many of you sail powered by only oars and sails? I know many of you are >schedule limited, but would you consider that option if you were not? > >Bill > >_______________________________________________ >http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats

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