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Re: M_Boats: Re: montgomery_boats Digest, Vol 14, Issue 10
by chbenneck＠juno.com 15 Apr '04

15 Apr '04

Hi Rick, As a former big boat owner, who now has the optimum vessel - a Montgomery 15 - it is a different life. Now I go where I have peace and quiet: no PWCs, no Cigarettes, no big powerboats making wakes that roll you out of your berth at night. Costs have gone to almost "0". The boat lives on it's trailer alongside the garage. The only costs are ramp fees when you use it. No summer marina costs / no winter storage costs / no mast storage costs. Boat equipment costs are in the peanut range. If you want to get extravagant with a new Harken block with cam cleat you are looking at $35. Sheets and halyards are small diameter = low price. With the boat next to the garage, a needed tool or another sheet of sandpaper is a quick trip to the cellar shop and back - no long car trips. Another big advantage is by trailering, you can get to a new sailing area in a few hours driving time, that formerly might have taken days of slogging to windward to reach in a big boat. It's a whole new world awaiting your exploration. Have fun. Connie Northeast 38 Tripp-Lentsch 29 Bolger MICRO ComPac 16 Montgomery 15

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Re: M_Boats: new pics
by Saltm17＠aol.com 15 Apr '04

15 Apr '04

Tod, Your Before "pic" of the wiring on Busca looks like my "AFTER" pic! *L* John

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FW: Re: Introduction
by DIEHL KEITH-CNSE133 15 Apr '04

15 Apr '04

From: "Rick Langer" <farreach(a)optonline.net> To: <montgomery_boats-owner(a)mailman.xmission.com> Subject: Re: Introduction Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2004 8:29 AM This is my first post to this list. I've been boating all my life and recently sold my perfect and beloved Pearson Ariel, which I owned for more than twenty years. I had trouble letting her go and worried that she wouldn't be taken care of in the manner she was accustomed to. I sold her because, being a yacht club boat, I wanted out of that prison. So, now I want a trailer sailboat, and my short list is M17 and M15. I'm joining this group to hopefully learn more about Montgomery boats and maybe locate one that meets my requirements. I've searched the internet without a lot of success. I'm looking for a loved and well kept yacht and I give my word that I'll only enhance her in the years of my ownership. I'm looking forward to being part of this group. I'm afraid I won't contribute very much, at first, but will lurk and ask questions and hopefully learn a lot about these great little boats. Rick Langer Hudson River

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Re: M_Boats: FW: Re: Introduction
by NummiJ＠aol.com 14 Apr '04

14 Apr '04

All I do is lurk and soak up as much as I can, Welcome aboard. Dale M17 SAL-Valge

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M17 For Sail
by Rick Langer 14 Apr '04

14 Apr '04

Howard, I've tried to email you to request photos and details on the M17 you are selling, but the email cannot be delivered because your server (tranquility.net) has a block and will not receive emails from my server (optonline.net) If you would, please send me photos and details. I hope my server hasn't cut off diplomatic relations with your server. Thanks, Rick Langer farreach(a)optonline.net

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Re: M_Boats: M17 For Sail
by BILLAMICASR＠aol.com 13 Apr '04

13 Apr '04

Hi Howard & Rick, Historically, the Tranquilites have been a peaceful lot. However... recently a few have gone rogue and attempted agression towards outlying rural groups of Optontiniums, which is apparently causing a rift in the normal up/down link bays. For the time being it is possibly best to communicate directly as you've suggested. There are talks and negotiations ongoing which may settle the obvious differences between these groups. I know I speak for many of us in the Federated MSOG when I wish normal relations to return. Regards, Capt. Bill of the SV-Feather P.s. Or could it be I'm watching way too much Star Trek, DS-9, Andromeda, etc., etc.?

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Re: M_Boats: Dinghy time of year.
by GILASAILR＠aol.com 13 Apr '04

13 Apr '04

M-Boaters, Greetings and Salutations, I have a M-7-11 for sale in Phoenix, Arizona. The boat is in Fair - - condition or Rough +++ condition. really needs a thorough cosmetic and 2 or 3 small repairs. NO major damage at all! Just neglected and I dont have the time to resto. These babies are really good rowing dinks with 7 foot oars. great for flyfishing, and pretty good sailors for an all purpose boat. Wood is in poor but restorable condition, sailing rig included, sail is Fair - - - condition, Hull is Haze Grey with teak silverback style trim. Make Offer. Sold As is, where is. I can provide photos but will need some time to round em up. Thanks for the shameless plug. Gary O M-17 #316A, M-7-11, Penguin # 6920, Sunfish # 29384XXX, Wee Lassie, ....see why I don't NEED this boat! "The world is divided into 2 types of people. Firstly, there are those who divide the world into 2 types." - Mark Twain

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yeah, tod . . . photo graphs of M17, mystery
by Honshells 13 Apr '04

13 Apr '04

I was trying to remember WHISKER pole . . . Could only think of "gin" for some reason . . . I think Mike is saying he just has the one black-plastic piece, but that the stubs from the vertical eye that broke off are located where he describes . . . At least, that's exactly what I had before I removed it last Spring. Must be a part that commonly broke on the older 17's . . . ----- Original Message ----- From: "Honshells" <chonshell(a)ia4u.net> To: "MC" <southisland2(a)earthlink.net>; "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, April 12, 2004 9:43 PM Subject: photo graphs of M17, mystery Mine was broken when I bought my used M17 too, Mike. I removed it. I figured it was for a gin-pole. --Craig ----- Original Message ----- From: "MC" <southisland2(a)earthlink.net> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, April 12, 2004 7:59 PM Subject: photo graphs of M17, mystery Does any one have any photos of the M17 looking aft from the bow rail, ( 1983 or later) on this vessel there is two black plastic stubs to the forward side of the mast There is one at about one foot up from the deck and second one is about three feet up from the deck. What ever was there has broken off and only the rivets and the remains of the black plastic remain. The black plastic is formed to the curve of the mast surface and is about an inch square. What was put there?

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photo graphs of M17, mystery
by MC 13 Apr '04

13 Apr '04

Does any one have any photos of the M17 looking aft from the bow rail, ( 1983 or later) on this vessel there is two black plastic stubs to the forward side of the mast There is one at about one foot up from the deck and second one is about three feet up from the deck. What ever was there has broken off and only the rivets and the remains of the black plastic remain. The black plastic is formed to the curve of the mast surface and is about an inch square. What was put there?

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RE: M_Boats: EBAY - Montgomery 10 for sale
by Hughston, Larry 12 Apr '04

12 Apr '04

I have never seen or heard of the Montgomery 12, I just saw the photos of the one sold on dBay....what a nice looking little daysailer. Looks like someone got a real steal. Does anyone know how many of these were made and where they are today? Hmmm. Maybe I need to add another sailboat to my wish list....A main AND a jib on a twelve footer....I like that. --------Larry (wannabe M-15 owner) H. -----Original Message----- From: Wcpritchett(a)aol.com [mailto:Wcpritchett@aol.com] Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2004 5:18 AM To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: M_Boats: EBAY - Montgomery 10 for sale I've never seen an M12 but it doesn't look like my M10. An M10 is a bit small to have a jib to me. Anywhere near $500 for either is a steal. I paid around $800 for my M10 in the mid 70s and was thankful to get it. M10s were way hard to find on the East coast back then. I still have it and plan on keeping it until I hit the grave. My M10 has a free standing gunter rig (mainsail only) and a daggerboard. The mast is mounted through a teakwood support up near the bow. Seating is benches on each side and one seat joining the two in front of the daggerboard well. I can't find my pics but will post them on the M site someday. Bill P. _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats

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