July 2003 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

RE: M_Boats:
by Morris, Giles 17 Jul '03

17 Jul '03

>Is this the M-15 from Florida ?? Don't think so. I bought the boat in Ohio, near Akron. I believe I have some information about the first owner, but don't remember where he lived -- for some reason I'm thinking California. -----Original Message----- From: Harvey Wilson [mailto:HarveyWilson@compuserve.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 9:11 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: RE: M_Boats: Hi Giles.. Is this the M-15 from Florida ?? Harvey/ ga M-17 Stargazer #294 _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats

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Re: M_Boats: No One Knows?
by Woodsybill＠aol.com 17 Jul '03

17 Jul '03

I just measured skeg on my 1975 M-17 (#55). The width at very top where it meets hull is 2-5/8 inches. The width at bottom, before it starts to curve is 1-3/8 inches. Coincidentally, I just pulled it out of water. I think that you will find differences between years. Bill K

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RE: M_Boats:
by Harvey Wilson 17 Jul '03

17 Jul '03

Hi Giles.. Is this the M-15 from Florida ?? Harvey/ ga M-17 Stargazer #294

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Re: M_Boats: Lost Password - Help
by Steve R. 16 Jul '03

16 Jul '03

Don, Go here to unsubscribe or get a password reminder. http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats Steve R. M-15 #119 Lexington, KY --- message from "Don Hurry" <dhurry(a)LOGIS-TECH.com> attached:

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Lost Password - Help
by Don Hurry 16 Jul '03

16 Jul '03

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No One Knows?
by Honshells 15 Jul '03

15 Jul '03

Know one knows the width of the skeg on the older M17? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Honshells" <chonshell(a)ia4u.net> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, July 14, 2003 10:38 PM Subject: Older M17 Skeg Measurement As I write I'm about 90 miles from where I keep my '84 M17. Do any of you owners of older M17's know the width of the skeg, both at the very bottom and up where it meets the hull (I know it slants upward in a v-shape)?

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Re: Rudder
by Seawitch 15 Jul '03

15 Jul '03

Well, I was so excited to learn that I too have a fold up rudder that I rushed home after work, climbed aboard Seawitch, moved the mast from the crutch and the crutch from its place and put in the rudder to try. Low and behold, it works. Sometimes I am amazed at my own ignorance. Thanks to all of you who responded with your suggestions and information. Since my rudder seems to be pretty well held in place by the bungee I think next launch will be with the rudder already mounted. It should simplify the business at the ramp. ===== Time for a cool change! Sandra __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com

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by Richard Cottrell 15 Jul '03

15 Jul '03

I too install and remove the rudder on my M15 while the boat is in the water. Never had a problem. I recently returned from another sailing trip to the Fall River and Big Lake in North Eastern California. Steady afternoon winds. Sail amongst the trout fishermen and their guide boats seeking trophies along miles of meandering spring fed rivers with wonderful views of Mount Shasta. 3,200' elevation. Shallow water. Only one shallow, undeveloped public launch area at the Rat Farm. Terrific golf course at Fall River Mills. I've yet to see another sailboat after 15 years of visiting the Fall River. Anyone else familiar with Big Lake? Rich Cottrell

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Re: Sequencing query
by Steve R. 15 Jul '03

15 Jul '03

An M-15 Rudder question (this may be a Bob question): I know how to get the rudder to the horizontal position. However, it does not stay there, in the water or on the trailer. My rudder was the only one at the CBC (in the water) that would not stay up. I tried tightening the screws on the aluminum cheek plates without success. Additional varnish was suggested, but I am not sure if they were serious. It seems some rudders stay up and some do not. I put a new length of bungee cord on two years ago, but I do not think it stayed up with the old elastic. Any reason why mine does not? Sandra, re. Sequencing: My Honda is air cooled without the impeller. I suspect yours is a similar vintage. I start it before I hook up the trailer, and let it run briefly. If it did not start I would not bother to hook up the trailer until it was running. The last thing I do before I back the trailer in the water is start the Honda. Again, if it did not start I would not put the boat in the water. One less thing to do when the boat hits the water. Also the power boaters think I am crazy and stay out of my way. Then again, most sail boater think...aw, never mind. Sometimes I put the rudder on before I launch, sometimes when in the water before pushing off from the trailer. If the wife is with me I usually put it on before I launch and keep my hand on the tiller as she backs in. I launched in Reedville with the mast in the crutch and no rudder and it was very difficult to steer with only the outboard. Also Bob: I noticed your TSBB post about the departure of yet another Nor’Sea-27 to Hawaii. I am almost certain I saw one in Deltaville, VA. What a nice boat. The pictures do not do it justice. steve Steve R. M-15 #119 Lexington, KY

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Older M17 Skeg Measurement
by Honshells 15 Jul '03

15 Jul '03

As I write I'm about 90 miles from where I keep my '84 M17. Do any of you owners of older M17's know the width of the skeg, both at the very bottom and up where it meets the hull (I know it slants upward in a v-shape)?

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