March 2004 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

Re: M_Boats: Off Topic: custom anchors
by BILLAMICASR＠aol.com 19 Mar '04

19 Mar '04

In a message dated 3/18/2004 4:30:40 PM Pacific Standard Time, htmills(a)bright.net writes: > http://www.mirabella-yachts.com/mirabella5/index.php?sidecar=diaries&show=ch > apter16 The current Sail Magazine has a small blurb about this craft. Thanks for the web site... Interesting to see how it's done on the really big sailboats. Square footage on the sails is mind-boggleing. 33 foot draft with keel fully deployed. Amazing.

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Off Topic: custom anchors
by htmills＠bright.net 19 Mar '04

19 Mar '04

...thought you might enjoy seeing these custom made polished stainless anchors: http://www.mirabella-yachts.com/mirabella5/index.php?sidecar=diaries&show=ch apter16 Tod (snowing here)

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Re: M_Boats: Montgomery 23 Motor Question Answered
by chbenneck＠juno.com 18 Mar '04

18 Mar '04

Hi Steve, Yee ha yourself.................... With it snowing here for the past three days (the weather boffins promised us a pasting with up to 12" but we lucked out and only got about 3" of snow) our world, at the moment, is white. Snow shovels have been thoroughly warmed up and then used at maximum efficiency.................. as have snow blowers. The town's trucks have been plowing the roads and streets; It may be St. Paddy's Day but there isn't a bit of green to be seen - other than neckties. Sailing? On what? Frozen water???? Can a Montgomery15 do that? Has anybody tried???? Hard on the wind takes on a whole new meaning! But go have fun! Sit in the sun with the bow wave gurgling, beer in hand, and think of us poor clods surrounded by snow! Connie

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Re: M_Boats: Chesapeake Bay Cruise - 2004
by IDCLLC＠aol.com 18 Mar '04

18 Mar '04

In a message dated 3/17/2004 7:26:30 PM Central Standard Time, doug_kelch(a)yahoo.com writes: Mlisters: Winter is almost over! This weekend will be the Vernal Equinox and there are only 12 weeks before the Chesapeake Bay Cruise 2004! If I could go, I would. Have a ball! Steve Tyree, P-15

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Re: M_Boats: Montgomery 23 Motor Question Answered
by IDCLLC＠aol.com 18 Mar '04

18 Mar '04

Even my itty bitty Potter flies full main and lapper at 12 knots, and lots of fun it is. I don't think I could fly any sort of jib on the wind at 30 knots sustained (main with its single reef in), but I believe I've handled gusts of that strength, on the flatwater lakes that are available to me. Your right, one best be payin' attention then! Downwind, I'd guess that a working jib, all 23 sf, would make the most sense, assuming you had some miles to go to make dropping the main worth while. I think I'll get to sail this weekend-yee ha! Steve Tyree, P-15 #2098 "Amy Ann" In a message dated 3/17/2004 7:25:26 PM Central Standard Time, haudsley(a)tranquility.net writes: At 12 knots of wind, I'd be doing 5 to 5.2 knots boat speed flying the full main and a 150% and maybe heeled 10 to 15 degrees and hoping for a bit more breeze. Somewhere in there, the rudder and boat in general start to hum and quiver as the boat starts to plane and the speed jumps up to nearly 6 knots. Too much fun!! But at 30 knots, that all changes. By that point I'm down to a double reefed main and storm jib, and still heeled 20 degrees or more. Things move fast and with force. It's still fun....but in these conditions, one better pay attention to what's going on or the pucker factor may get tested!

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Re: M_Boats: Montgomery 23 Motor Question Answered
by IDCLLC＠aol.com 18 Mar '04

18 Mar '04

In a message dated 3/17/2004 6:21:24 PM Central Standard Time, grudin(a)vdbs.com writes: With a reefed main and small club jib, we were heeling at about 30 degrees with big smiles on our faces. The break-in will have to wait until the next time. What vintage is your Montgomery 23? Is it cutter or sloop rigged? Big smiles are a good thing! Steve Tyree, P-15 #2098 "Amy Ann"

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Re: M_Boats: Montgomery 23 Motor Question Answered
by bownez＠juno.com 18 Mar '04

18 Mar '04

I concur with Dick, I have his M23 now and that sounds correct for heel, wind speed, and sail plan. Bones ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

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Re: M_Boats: Montgomery 23 Motor Question Answered
by bownez＠juno.com 18 Mar '04

18 Mar '04

Hi Jeff, Excellent choise! What is the weight by the way? My 85 Honda 10hp 4 stroke tips my bathroom scale at 78 lbs. You're sailing, I'm not. Damn, I need to wait till May here in Minnesota. Bones ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

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Montgomery 23 Motor Question Answered
by Jeff Grudin 18 Mar '04

18 Mar '04

I asked the question a few months ago about what motors folks had on their Monty 23's. I got a lot of answers, most of which led me away form the 6 HP motors. After carefully researching, I found a surprising thing. The motor that I thought was best was also the cheapest. I ended up getting a Nissan 9.8HP 4 stroke. In CA 2 strokes are no longer being sold. I chose this motor because it is the lightest in the class. Most of the other's (Nissan 9.9HP included) are detuned 15 HP and weigh a lot more or they just weigh more. The motor is very quiet. At an idle you can hardly hear it running. The motor is still in its break-in period, but at 1/4 throttle it pushes the hull along nicely. I doubt I will use it much above 1/2 throttle unless fighting a strong current and wind. I would have run it longer, but the wind picked up to 12 knots. Let's face it, I'd rather be sailing. With a reefed main and small club jib, we were heeling at about 30 degrees with big smiles on our faces. The break-in will have to wait until the next time. _____ 73 de AC6KW <mailto:jeff@grudin.net> Jeff Grudin, DVM Web Add: http://www.grudin.net Ocean Animal Clinic / Cat Clinic of Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz, California Montgomery 23 Hull #072 Norcal QRP * QRP-L * ARS * AR Qrp --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com) Version: 6.0.596 / Virus Database: 379 - Release Date: 2/26/2004

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Chesapeake Bay Cruise - 2004
by Doug Kelch 18 Mar '04

18 Mar '04

Mlisters: Winter is almost over! This weekend will be the Vernal Equinox and there are only 12 weeks before the Chesapeake Bay Cruise 2004! All small cruising boats are welcome! The traditional time of the second full week in June will be adhered to again this year so plan on starting the cruise June Saturday June 12th. The trip generally runs for the week but If you can only stay a couple days come anyway. This years cruise will be on the Chester River. I just cant pass up such a wonderful cruising ground. I have made a couple of overnight trips on portions of the river in the past and enjoyed every one. This area has the highest rating of any on the Bay for scenic cruising with great anchorages. The Chester river is on the Eastern shore just north of the Annapolis Bay bridge. It is relatively isolated area and there are no restaurants on or near the water except at Kent narrows and Chestertown. There are a couple of marinas with showers, ice and minimal groceries. The area is far enough north on the bay with enough fresh water to keep the sea nettles away. It is an area with numerous sandy beaches with good swimming, clamming and not much boat traffic. Lots of side creeks, coves and bays to explore with enough open water to catch the stronger breezes. This area has some of the best bucolic anchorages on the bay! We can arrange the cruise so there is a hotel nearby if you dont care for sleeping on board. If there is any interest at all send me an email directly, doug_kelch(a)yahoo.com, and I will add you to the Chesapeake Bay Cruise list and keep you posted on the planning details as they evolve. If you think you are on my CBC list and dont get a direct email on the same subject send me an email an tell me you have been lost. Doug Kelch M15 #310 "Seas the Day" __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - More reliable, more storage, less spam http://mail.yahoo.com

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