June 2002 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

Re: M_Boats: NW Montgomery Sailors
by Larry Yake 09 Jun '02

09 Jun '02

Oops, bad link on that Pend Oreille Lake web site. Try http://lpo.dt.navy.mil/ Larry

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Re: M_Boats: NW Montgomery Sailors
by Larry Yake 09 Jun '02

09 Jun '02

Greetings NW sailors, It's been a while since I've seen any mention of an Inland NW rendezvous. If there is still interest out there, let's do it! The Potters will be at Pend Oreille Lake in July and I understand we are invited to join them. That would be fine, although I prefer to avoid crowds. I have no idea how big a group they'll have. By the way, I just did the overnight trip they are planning from Farragut State Park to Whiskey Rock and back this week. Nice trip, although those 30 mph gusts we had sure kicked up the waves. If you want to see a live web cam and full weather conditions of the lake near Whiskey Rock (including water temp. clear down to 400 ft., for pete's sake!) check out www.lpo.dt.navy.mil. On another matter, is there still anyone on this list who sails Coeur d' Alene Lake? I'm planning on spending a week exploring that lake starting on about the 22nd of this month and would appreciate input on launch areas where I can leave my car, prime anchorages, highlights not to be missed, etc. Please reply off-list to leyake(a)juno.com. A rendezvous worked into that trip schedule would be very convenient, too. Hoping to see some of you soon, Larry Yake M17, #200 Tullamore (sporting brand new VC Performace Epoxy bottom paint)

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Re: M_Boats: M17 Tongue-Positioned Mast-Crutch
by Larry Yake 09 Jun '02

09 Jun '02

Mine measures 76" from the top of the tongue and 21 1/4" from the bow to the top edge of the bow pulpit on my '76 model. Larry Y. On Sat, 8 Jun 2002 15:27:12 -0400 "Honshells" <chonshell(a)ia4u.net> writes: > > Older M17 owners: Do any of you know the distance from top of the > Trailrite > tongue to the top of the bow pulpit? My boat is in a cradle at a > fiberglass > shop, so I can't measure the distance myself. I want to add a > tongue-mounted mast crutch to hold the mast so that it doesn't have > to rest > on the bow pulpit while trailering. I can get a 5' high, > prefabricated > galvanized mast crutch from a local trailer builder, but I don't > know if 5' > will clear the bow pulpit while the boat is on the trailer. > Thanks! > > > > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats >

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Re: M_Boats: M17 Tongue-Positioned Mast-Crutch
by Wilsometer＠aol.com 08 Jun '02

08 Jun '02

In a message dated 6/8/02 12:19:51 PM, chonshell(a)ia4u.net writes: << Older M17 owners: Do any of you know the distance from top of the Trailrite tongue to the top of the bow pulpit? >> I have an M15, so I can't help you here, but you might also want to get a measurement from the deck to the top of the pulpit. I know that there were at least two different sized pulpits supplied on the M15's, and the same may be true of the M17's (it would be a shame to have something fabricated only to find out that it was shorter or taller than needed). Scott Grometer M15 #478 "bebe"

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Re: M_Boats: Wanting to buy a used Montgomery 15 in the Pacific Northwest
by AirEvacLen＠aol.com 07 Jun '02

07 Jun '02

In a message dated 6/6/2002 8:45:45 AM US Mountain Standard Time, bgranowitz(a)hotmail.com writes: > Anyone know of a "low mileage" Montgomery 15 for sale in the Pacific NW? > Brian There are a couple of beauties at the Sailboat Shop storage in Lake Pleasant..........Unfortunately, we are in Arizona........It could be worth the trip, though. Lenny

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Re: M_Boats: Main Sheet Leads M15
by Steve R 06 Jun '02

06 Jun '02

Fiddle Blocks: I recently bought some fiddle blocks for a vang from: http://www.sailorman.com/barton.htm He (they?) had been selling some items on e-Bay. Nice price and quick delivery. They may be overkill but they have snap shackles for quick on and off. If I were to change my main sheet I would lean toward the method used on this WWP: http://trailersailor.com/forums/potterarchives/index.cgi?read=6874 The first entries in that thread show a fiddle block on the bridle. I like the Harken 291 stainless block better than the Ronstan plastic block, although the Harken is a little more expensive. However, I think I would still want to be able to run the sheet forward and down to a removable block and cleat in the traditional location. Steve R. M-15 #119 Lexington, KY

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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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RE: M_Boats: Main Sheet Leads M15
by Smith, Tom 06 Jun '02

06 Jun '02

Keep in mind that the 15 balances better when the driver is situated as far forward in the cockpit as possible. Re-arranging the main sail sheeting will probably force the sailor to reside farther aft. I also image such an arrangement makes sail handling and steering a royal pain. t Tom Smith and Jane Van Winkle M15/345 -- Chukar Sandpoint, Idaho -----Original Message----- From: Ken Abrahams [mailto:abrahams@structurex.net] Sent: Thursday, June 06, 2002 7:25 AM To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: Main Sheet Leads M15 I find that the mid sheet arrangement of the main is a real problem with more than one person in the boat. The crew is always in the way of the sheet. What other arrangements are being used? Ken Abrahams, M15, Petite Fleur, Lake Charles, La.

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Wanting to buy a used Montgomery 15 in the Pacific Northwest
by Brian Granowitz 06 Jun '02

06 Jun '02

Anyone know of a "low mileage" Montgomery 15 for sale in the Pacific NW? (Alaska is NOT the PNW :-) Thanks, Brian _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp.

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Re: M_Boats: Main Sheet Leads M15
by Randy Watkins 06 Jun '02

06 Jun '02

Ken, Mine is sheeted off the end of the boom. I have a small bimini that the former owner installed. It works well and is out of the way. It's much like the set up on a Compac 16. btw: We're having a small group sail at Galveston this weekend. Sat/ Sun/ maybe into Mon. You guys are invited to join us. If interested / free let me know and I'll give you the specifics. take care, Randy W, M15#194 College Station, Tx >>> abrahams(a)structurex.net 06/06/02 09:25AM >>> I find that the mid sheet arrangement of the main is a real problem with more than one person in the boat. The crew is always in the way of the sheet. What other arrangements are being used? Ken Abrahams, M15, Petite Fleur, Lake Charles, La.

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