January 2003 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

Hoisting the M17
by John Crews 08 Jan '03

08 Jan '03

I would like to hoist my 1978 vintage M17 into the ocean using an electric hoist at the end of a public pier in my area. This hoist has only a hook at the end of the cable; the boater must provide his own sling and rigging. I propose to create a 5-point harness that attaches at the forestay, shroud, and twin backstay brackets, having heard that a well-designed sailboat should be capable of being lifted by its standing rigging brackets. Has any other M17 owner had any experience with hoisting their boat? John Crews M17 "Allegretto" Port San Luis People's Republic of California _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail

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M23
by Roberta Dvorscak 07 Jan '03

07 Jan '03

Happy New Year All, I just returned home from a week in L.A. and Phoenix that was a whirlwind of driving and family events and parties. I had a great time with all the outlaws and such, but the highlight of my trip was a visit to the Montgomeryboats shop. When we pulled up the new M-23 was out front looking very fine indeed. If you're thinking of moving up in size and want the very best boat, this one is it (unless you want even bigger then the Nor'sea 27 would be the right choice). Bob Eeg gave us a look at everything that was happening in the shop and answered all our questions (even the dumb ones). You may be able to tell that my wife and I were very impressed with our first hand inspection of the new boat. We spent the next 13 hours driving discussing various options to purchase both a new vehicle for my wife (which she says needs to come first) and a new M-23. Winning the lottery would be a good way to do it but I believe we'll need to do it the old fashioned way (save for a bit and borrow the rest). I guess the point of this whole posting is that the boat looks even better than the photos that we've seen. Get one if you can. Scheming and dreaming in Oregon Mark and Roberta Dvorscak M17 #400 GRACE

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Re: M_Boats: Access Hatches, M17
by Michael L Bowden 07 Jan '03

07 Jan '03

Listers, I have a large round access port in my M17 on the vertical aft side of the lower cockpit. Works fine for getting at all necessary transom mounted hardware. Later, Bones in Mpls 48 degrees forecast for tomorrow, no snow at all! ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit www.juno.com

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Re: M_Boats: Access Hatches, M17
by Sandyal55＠aol.com 06 Jan '03

06 Jan '03

Instead of a hatch, install the round ports. They're available up to 8" in diameter and screw on with a watertight seal. I've seen them in white, almond and black. Sandy

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M17 for Sale
by murray 06 Jan '03

06 Jan '03

There is a M17 "Flight" hull 376 '83 coming up for sale at Wind Toys, Santa Rosa CA. 800 499-7245 or 707 542-7245. Boat superficially looks in good condition. Owner has not yet given store the asking price. If you are interested, call. MurrayWood

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Re: M_Boats: Happy New Year
by Douglas Peterson 03 Jan '03

03 Jan '03

Doug, Doug here. That was a great card. Thanks. Have a great year too!!! Doug Peterson M-17 #208 "Proteus" ----- Original Message ----- From: Doug King Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2003 7:38 PM To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: Happy New Year A New Year's card for everyone on the list. It looks a bit like my electrical system: http://www2.incredimail.com/multimedia/flash/new_year4.swf Doug King ------------------------------------------ Doug King M-17 #404 "Vixen" Montgomery Sailboats Owners Group Web site: http://msog.org Email: mailto:msog@msog.org

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Happy New Year
by Doug King 03 Jan '03

03 Jan '03

A New Year's card for everyone on the list. It looks a bit like my electrical system: http://www2.incredimail.com/multimedia/flash/new_year4.swf Doug King ------------------------------------------ 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: M 23 in Phx?
by Jslubliner＠aol.com 01 Jan '03

01 Jan '03

Sandy, Gato Sereno belongs to a retired fellow from Tucson who I have known since the mid-70's. I have told him about the Montgomery net for a couple of years but he has shown no interest in joining the list. If you have interest in contacting him, forward your mailing address to me and I will give it to him when I see him the end of January. He is a part owner of several boats and has owned the 23 since the early 80's - perhaps since new. John Lubliner M17FD #69 - "Coyote"

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Tow vehicle
by rc2222＠postoffice.pacbell.net 01 Jan '03

01 Jan '03

Really got a new '02 Ford Ranger Super Cab, 154 horse v6, Automatic, for Christmas. Ford Motor is offering some pretty attractive incentives. I think the used truck, suv, market is higher than the comparable new market, here in the SF Bay area. It's hard to believe. Our Taurus Wagon is now for sale. It's on its 3rd transmission and I'm sure it will be happy to find a new owner who doesn't tow at high altitudes. Rich Cottrell

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