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Re: M_Boats: A new guppy in the pond
by BILLAMICASR＠aol.com 30 Sep '04

30 Sep '04

Welcome to the group. Cant wait to hear about your reactions after seeing and sailing the M-15. The sailing of the M-15 is what convinced me to go with what I ultimately purchased... the M17. I was truely amazed at the sturdy , seaworthy nature of the big, little boat. Bill

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A new guppy in the pond
by Rick Langer 29 Sep '04

29 Sep '04

Welcome Chris, you have decided to bark up the right tree. I'm not near you, but if you are ever in my area, I will give you an enthusiastic tour. Rick Langer M15 #337 Hudson River > Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2004 11:25:25 -0700 (PDT) > From: Cindy Chris <cnc571994(a)yahoo.com> > Subject: M_Boats: A new guppy in the pond > To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com > Message-ID: <20040927182525.84432.qmail(a)web51308.mail.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Hi All, > > I'm new to your group, but not new to sailing. Years > and years ago, I had a lovely lady --- an O'Day 23. > > Now, I'm up in years and want to get back into > sailing, but on an easier mode and I have taken a > liking to what I read about the M-15. > > I'd love to see one in person, if there is anyone > around South Carolina who would like to extend me an > invitation to stop by for a look-see. > > In the meantime, I shall be lurking about, enjoying > reading about your adventures. > > Chris >

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Re: M_Boats: oddity . . .
by Les Clute 29 Sep '04

29 Sep '04

Craig - That elevated platform on the stern is obviously a poop deck, and what you took to be a chair is really the pooper. This of course explaians the skipper's expression of comfort and relief. Les Clute M17 363 From: "Craig F. Honshell" <chonshell(a)ia4u.net> Date: 2004/09/28 Tue PM 05:36:05 EDT To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> Subject: M_Boats: oddity . . . Out sailing the Flicka Sunday, spotted a _______ (not sure of the make of sloop, maybe Catalina) with a platform built up high off the stern. On the platform was mounted what looked like a wood kitchen chair. It looked a little absurd, but not as ugly as it sounds. And the owner looked very comfortable perched atop. I can forward photos off-list to anyone interested. I have two low-res small (easy to transmit) pics that are good for a grin and a "what'll they think of next"? _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats

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Re: M_Boats: Walla-Walla Yacht Club Weekend Monty Sail
by Larry E Yake 29 Sep '04

29 Sep '04

Wow, Craig! "yare" I like the sound of that! You should have seen us blow by a Cape Dory 25 last weekend. We were both flying our 150 genoa's, and as we flew by he stared and said "Now that's just not right!" Sad to say, it was our last sail of the season. I just winterized Tullamore this evening. Larry On Tue, 28 Sep 2004 21:31:48 -0400 "Craig F. Honshell" <chonshell(a)ia4u.net> writes: > > I really enjoy your pics, Randy, thanks! > > Larry, I think Tullamore is one of those rare boats that can > honestly be > called "yare" . . . > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "RandyG" <RandyG(a)cite.nic.edu> > To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" > <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2004 12:10 PM > Subject: Walla-Walla Yacht Club Weekend Monty Sail > > Friends, > > This past weekend a group of area Montgomery owners got together for > a > weekend of sailing and fun on the Columbia River. Jon Martin did a > great job > in hosting this event at the Walla-Walla Yacht Club, near > Walla-Walla > Washington. Thanks Jon! Two M-15's, two M-17's, and a Catalina 27 > where > among the group. Several folks came for just a day and to sail on > other > boats. Tom Wilkinson attended with his M-17 "Obsessus", a 2000 > year Bob > Eeg built 17, hull number 602. Obsessus is thought to be the first > M-17 from > the factory with round ports. > > Great sailing, food, and conversation where had by all! Pictures of > the > event can be found at http://sailing.gravesfam.us follow the link > on the > left side of the web page to Walla-Walla, Sept. 2004. > > Thanks Jon, and Thanks to all who provided food! > > Randy Graves > M-15 # 407 > Post Falls, ID > > > > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats > >

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Walla-Walla Yacht Club Weekend Monty Sail
by RandyG 29 Sep '04

29 Sep '04

Friends, This past weekend a group of area Montgomery owners got together for a weekend of sailing and fun on the Columbia River. Jon Martin did a great job in hosting this event at the Walla-Walla Yacht Club, near Walla-Walla Washington. Thanks Jon! Two M-15's, two M-17's, and a Catalina 27 where among the group. Several folks came for just a day and to sail on other boats. Tom Wilkinson attended with his M-17 "Obsessus", a 2000 year Bob Eeg built 17, hull number 602. Obsessus is thought to be the first M-17 from the factory with round ports. Great sailing, food, and conversation where had by all! Pictures of the event can be found at http://sailing.gravesfam.us follow the link on the left side of the web page to Walla-Walla, Sept. 2004. Thanks Jon, and Thanks to all who provided food! Randy Graves M-15 # 407 Post Falls, ID

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RE: M_Boats: M-17 For Sale
by Morris, Giles 28 Sep '04

28 Sep '04

I had some of the same issues, and wish you well. Umiaq, my M-15, went to a new owner early this year after several seasons with very little use, and I still have mixed feelings about that. It's good to have less clutter in life -- but this was more than just "clutter". I do miss Umiaq, even though it made sense to pass her on. I'm far from boatless: A Vancouver 25, two folding kayaks, a rigid kayak and Moby Dink the deflatable. The V25 is a wonderful boat, but what should have been a simple job (haulout, bottom paint and new prop) cost far too much money and wasn't finished until August -- and made me seriously consider selling. And then I went for just a short 4-day trip with my son and remembered how much I got out of that boat. Yesterday afternoon was pretty good on the Bay (sailboats as far as the eye could see) and had today not been a school day we could have had a wonderful reach down to Solomons. There are still several weeks of (potentially) good weather and the best time of the year for sailing so perhaps we can have another trip or two. In any case, after feeling somewhat despondent at continual hard (and expensive) work without being able to use the boat, there is at least the possibility of enjoying the things that make it special. (I regret not being able to get to the HessFest, but it just wasn't possible) What am I saying? Well, mostly it's rambling, but perhaps I'm just hoping that you can end up keeping and using your M-17. Giles Morris -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces+giles.morris=unisys.com(a)mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces+giles.morris=unisys.com@mailman.xmissio n.com] On Behalf Of TOMMYVAL(a)aol.com Sent: Monday, September 27, 2004 10:43 AM To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: M_Boats: M-17 For Sale Stan, Yea, I am sorry too. I only went out once this year and very little over the life of the boat. Early on I was working all the time and now its hard on the back. I almost had some second thoughts after Saturday's Hess Fest. We had a great sail up the river. I sailed up with Al Williams on his 17 and Al was nice enough to let me sail quite a bit. (Thanks again, Al). Many nice BCC's and NorSea's and of course the class of the fleet, the Montgomery's. It was good to see Bob Eeg again. A nice time was had by all. Sorry you and Carol could not make it. The good news is if I don't sell by mid to late Oct, then I will just have to keep her. Im hoping a can do the deed quickly because the longer it lingers the more time I have to dwell on what I'm doing and thats not good. Anyway we will see. One way or another I will be back on the water either in Bellerin or (God forbid) a power boat. the power option makes it physically easier but it is no where as much fun but I will get to anchor out and still hang will hang out with M boaters. If Im lucky I can bum a ride with some of the local M guys. As you know all the M boaters is what makes having a Montgomery so special but if I dont have a M boat I will just have to crash all the East Coast get togethers. Of course I will come in under the cover of darkness and meet you guys at the bar. Anyway hope to see you guys soon, take care Gary _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats

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M-17 For Sale
by TOMMYVAL＠aol.com 28 Sep '04

28 Sep '04

I have decided to sell my 1993 M-17. She is located in Solomons, Md. Excellent shape, 5 hp Honda, trailer and standard add ons. $8950 firm. If interested please contact me. Gary Valetti

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Re: M_Boats: M-17 For Sale
by TOMMYVAL＠aol.com 28 Sep '04

28 Sep '04

Stan, Yea, I am sorry too. I only went out once this year and very little over the life of the boat. Early on I was working all the time and now its hard on the back. I almost had some second thoughts after Saturday's Hess Fest. We had a great sail up the river. I sailed up with Al Williams on his 17 and Al was nice enough to let me sail quite a bit. (Thanks again, Al). Many nice BCC's and NorSea's and of course the class of the fleet, the Montgomery's. It was good to see Bob Eeg again. A nice time was had by all. Sorry you and Carol could not make it. The good news is if I don't sell by mid to late Oct, then I will just have to keep her. Im hoping a can do the deed quickly because the longer it lingers the more time I have to dwell on what I'm doing and thats not good. Anyway we will see. One way or another I will be back on the water either in Bellerin or (God forbid) a power boat. the power option makes it physically easier but it is no where as much fun but I will get to anchor out and still hang will hang out with M boaters. If Im lucky I can bum a ride with some of the local M guys. As you know all the M boaters is what makes having a Montgomery so special but if I dont have a M boat I will just have to crash all the East Coast get togethers. Of course I will come in under the cover of darkness and meet you guys at the bar. Anyway hope to see you guys soon, take care Gary

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RE: M_Boats: M-17 For Sale
by RandyG 28 Sep '04

28 Sep '04

Gary, I would be interested to know more about your M-17. If you could please contact me directly, that would be great. Thank you, Randy Graves M-15 # 407 RandyG(a)cite.nic.edu ________________________________ From: montgomery_boats-bounces+randyg=cite.nic.edu(a)mailman.xmission.com on behalf of TOMMYVAL(a)aol.com Sent: Mon 9/27/2004 3:34 AM To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: M-17 For Sale I have decided to sell my 1993 M-17. She is located in Solomons, Md. Excellent shape, 5 hp Honda, trailer and standard add ons. $8950 firm. If interested please contact me. Gary Valetti _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats

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Re: M_Boats: A new guppy in the pond
by chbenneck＠juno.com 27 Sep '04

27 Sep '04

Hi Chris, Connecticut isn't exactly next door to North Carolina, but if you should come up this way, I'd be glad to show you my M15 and discuss all the advantages of going small. Small is beautiful! Connie M15 #400 Glastonbury, CT

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