April 2004 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

archive
by doug 20 Apr '04

20 Apr '04

When I search the archives only partial messages are displayed. How do I get the full messages from the archive? __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Photos: High-quality 4x6 digital prints for 25¢ http://photos.yahoo.com/ph/print_splash

1 0

Teak finish
by G Burmeyer 20 Apr '04

20 Apr '04

Hi all, Have nearly finished building a set of custom teak handrails for #385 which I intend to attach to the flat teak rails alongside the hatch on the cabin top. I intend to through bolt them into the interior which will require removing the rails (they probably should be re-bedded with new polysulfide anyhow). My problem is finishing the new rails to as close a match as possible to the teak already on the boat which is oiled (and/or stained?) a nice deep, reddish brown color, and I'm wondering if this sounds like it's the original finish, and if so, has anyone had any success at matching it? Obviously, a perfect match is going to be tough, but I'd like to get as close as possible. Any ideas? Thanks, George M15 #385

1 0

bottom paint
by Tom and Susan Wilkinson 20 Apr '04

20 Apr '04

Is bottom paint necessary if I keep my boat in fresh cool water for about 5 months? Tom

1 0

[Fwd: KEEL HALYARD]
by Don G 20 Apr '04

20 Apr '04

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: KEEL HALYARD Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2004 20:05:12 -0500 From: Don G <dgiger(a)att.net> To: montgomery_boats(a)lists.xmission.com On our M15, #MMP12600683 (19__?, boat # ___?) the centerboard is raised by a ratcheting pulley/halyard. This has not been replaced since we purchased in 1992. What should be done in the way of maintenance? What happens if the halyard breaks with the cb down (on the water)?

1 0

M15 spinnaker
by jmartin0118＠netscape.net 20 Apr '04

20 Apr '04

I've about got everything rigged on my M15 to fly a spinnaker, so now I'm looking for a spinnaker. Does anyone have suggestions of what will fit - What measuremnts should I look for - has anyone used one from another boat, like from a Thistle or a 420 or something else? Jon Martin __________________________________________________________________ Introducing the New Netscape Internet Service. Only $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Netscape. Just the Net You Need. New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp

3 2

Re: M_Boats: more on electric drive on M15
by Randy Watkins 19 Apr '04

19 Apr '04

Hello Rik, I used a 36 lb. thrust on our dink and it was barely adequate, especially on a breezy day. The larger 42 amp may work a little better. I used the elec. on the M15 a few times but decided it was too small for our needs on anything more than very low wind days. We sail Texas bays as well as lakes. Regards, Randy W. M15 "Becca Anne" & Ranger 20. >>> IDCLLC(a)aol.com 4/19/04 8:34:26 AM >>> Rik, We've had very good luck with a 42 amp Minn Kota trolling motor on our P-15. While lighter than your Monty, I think your boat may have less overall drag due to better hull shape. If trying to limp home on a windless day, I put ours on a setting of 2-3 (of 5, 5 being full power) which moves us in excess of 2 knots with two people on board. We have a tiny U-1 AGM battery which has never let us down. I suspect it would run 2-3 hours, no problem, on these light settings. BTW, it's absolutely excellent for motorsailing in puffy light air. Also very good at the dock! Steve Tyree, P-15 #2098 "Amy Ann" In a message dated 4/17/2004 8:14:40 AM Central Standard Time, sanderico(a)earthlink.net writes: MC, I have been thinking about an electric for our M-15. We will probably only be using her on lakes and most of them aren't all that big. I would think if I could get a range of five miles or so, out of it, that should be plenty. I might need two batteries to do this, but I don't have a problem with that as they (their weight) would reside pretty much in the middle of the boat. What was the thrust rating of the motor you were testing?? The motor I am looking at is rated, 55 lbs thrust. I have a 4 hp 2 stroke to use if I need better range or for a situation with current. But the silence of the electric is appealing for use on the lakes we would normally be sailing on. Rik _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats

1 0

RE: M_Boats: question on type of DC motors
by Shawn Boles 18 Apr '04

18 Apr '04

Hi All: There is a regenerative system (www.solomontechnologies.com ) but it is for bigger boats. It would be amazing to have a similar, but appropriately scaled, system for pocket cruisers. cheers- Shawn Boles Grey Mist (M17 #276 1978) -----Original Message----- From: MC [mailto:southisland2@earthlink.net] Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2004 1:06 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: M_Boats: question on type of DC motors On these trolling motors, IF, you are anchored overnight in a tidal area and the trolling motor is hanging over the side, are these DC motors able to charge back the batteries. In other words do they work like the old starter/ generators on cars. _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats

1 0

Re: M_Boats: more on electric drive on M17
by Rik Sandberg 18 Apr '04

18 Apr '04

MC, Honshells, Howard and Gordon, Thanks guys.... I think you have sold me. For what we will do with it, an electric should work fine. The battery was shot in our M-15 anyway, so I will just buy the biggest battery that will fit in the box. The box is big so my guess is, this will be at least a group 27, maybe even a group 31. There is a special in Cabela's for a 55 lb Minn-Kota for $219. This even includes a 10 watt charger....not that I needed another one. :-) At this price I was pretty tempted to try it whether anybody else had or not. As I say, I still have a 4 hp 2 stroke to use if I happen to end up on a river or something where I need a little more kick. Primarily though, this motor will be just to get us back in if the wind dies and we have to be somewhere. If the wind is blowing at all, I don't care to use a motor for much more than just docking and stuff. For charging, I already have an 11 watt flexible solar panel with a charge controller. We also have a 1000 watt Honda generator that weighs in at a whopping 28 pounds and is almost whisper quiet, that we can use if we have to. Thanks guys, I appreciate all your good info. Sorry MC, you are getting this twice. Forgot to check the address and auto replied to you instead of the list. Rik

4 6

question on type of DC motors
by MC 18 Apr '04

18 Apr '04

On these trolling motors, IF, you are anchored overnight in a tidal area and the trolling motor is hanging over the side, are these DC motors able to charge back the batteries. In other words do they work like the old starter/ generators on cars.

1 0

Re: M_Boats: cleats, with marking
by Steve R. 17 Apr '04

17 Apr '04

Jerry, Along the same line, were the cleats for the 15 your design or from someone else? Thanks, steve Steve R. M-15 #119 Lexington, KY --- "Jerry Montgomery" <jmbn(a)innercite.com> wrote: That was a cleat of my design and I had them cast off a pattern board that I made. Bob Eeg might have it now, or I might still have some finished cleats. I'll look if I can remember. Jerry

2 1