September 2004 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

Re: M_Boats: SCA & M-15
by LUDLOWD2＠aol.com 13 Sep '04

13 Sep '04

Thanks I should have said "temporarily" stowing the potty forward. Of course you would have to relocate it back to the molded recess for use. Singlehanding in a blow its hard to hold a course with the tiller locked while going forward which makes me think that a autopilot would be a good thing. Far away in the future Thanks Don PS Tod, why do you have to remove the keel? Don

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SCA is $21.95/Year
by JazzYachts＠aol.com 13 Sep '04

13 Sep '04

In a message dated 9/11/04 9:27:17 AM Eastern Daylight Time, BILLAMICASR(a)aol.com writes: > The SCA Article of the M-15 in the current issue is 8 scans (pages). > I am on a (caveman) dial-up connection so, it's not prudent to Email all 8 > PICS (in high resolution) to everyone who may request them. The Small Craft Advisor folks are good sorts who deserve to be supported for their efforts to highlight small boats. Drop over to http://www.smallcraftadvisor.com/ and order a copy of the current issue. Better, buy a subscription. Zero personal affiliation here, just that those small magazines struggle to stay alive and I wait by the mailbox for each month's issue. Cheers, John Harris

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Re: M_Boats: SCA & M-15
by LUDLOWD2＠aol.com 13 Sep '04

13 Sep '04

Gary Vanilla is the most rigged out M-15 I've ever seen. I also noted a bracket for the autopilot. What type do you use? One day when you get a chance, you can provide some details on the additions that have been made to the boat. I've though of cutting the "v" shaped plywood board that covers the portapotty in half sideways and storing the cushion and potty forward, opens up the cabin sole area and provides a place for the icechest and stove kit. My bunk cushion is all one piece, If I had it split into three pieces, I could convert one of the bunks into better storage for solo cruises giving better access to the lockers. I've also thought on adding several 50 # sandbags to the sole area for some extra ballast when singlehanding. I notice that she handles a lot better in a blow with two aboard. Anyone ever done that? BTW - I've heard from a guy with a Suncat in Raleigh who is thinking about upgrading to an M-15. I told him to contact the MSOG and see if he could get a ride. The only 15 I know of in the area is Blew Moon in Savannah. Anyone else? Don

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Re: M_Boats: Looking for Local Montgomery 23
by Larry E Yake 12 Sep '04

12 Sep '04

Wayne, Are you aware that M23's are as rare as honest politicians? There were less than 20 of the original "vintage" versions made, and the second one of the new version is still being built. Too bad you weren't looking in June. We had probably the nicest old one in existence (Dvorscak's Faith) and Lilly's new Sea Cutter right next door to you in the San Juans. I was really surprised we didn't get more lookers coming down to see the boats. We scheduled the opening weekend to stay in Annacortes for that very reason. It was a rare opportunity to see all the Montgomery models together. Hopefully, we'll have them together again next June for the return trip. Larry Yake M17, #200 Tullamore On Sat, 11 Sep 2004 18:54:03 -0700 Wayne Saewyc <saewyc(a)saewyc.net> writes: > Well, we've done the book research on the Montgomery 23, and are very > > pleased with what we've learned. What we want to do now is get the > opportunity to see one up close and personal, and talk to owners. > So, is > there anyone with a Montgomery 23 on the northern portions of the > left > coast? (We're in Vancouver, BC, but very mobile.) > > TIA, > Wayne Saewyc > > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats > >

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RE: M_Boats: Looking for Local Montgomery 23
by RandyG 12 Sep '04

12 Sep '04

Wayne, Mark and Roberta Dvorscak live in Roseburg, OR and sail "Grace", and original vintage M-23. If you will email me directly (RandyG(a)cite.nic.edu) I will forward to you their contact information. Randy Graves M-15# 407 ________________________________ From: montgomery_boats-bounces+randyg=cite.nic.edu(a)mailman.xmission.com on behalf of Wayne Saewyc Sent: Sat 9/11/2004 6:54 PM To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: Looking for Local Montgomery 23 Well, we've done the book research on the Montgomery 23, and are very pleased with what we've learned. What we want to do now is get the opportunity to see one up close and personal, and talk to owners. So, is there anyone with a Montgomery 23 on the northern portions of the left coast? (We're in Vancouver, BC, but very mobile.) TIA, Wayne Saewyc _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats

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Re: M_Boats: Bimini
by Saltm17＠aol.com 12 Sep '04

12 Sep '04

I have a home made Bimini that was designed and built by some friends. I haven't taken measurements, but it does have standing head room, but I had to cut down on the main to get it. The boom is now lifted up by the leech enough to clear the Bimini. Tod has a good pic of it on his site. I will take some measurements the next time I rig it which will probably be at the Hess Fest. John

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Montgomery Offshore 23
by Wayne Saewyc 12 Sep '04

12 Sep '04

I know you're busy this time of year, Bob. Can you give us a brief update of what's in the molds and on the shop floor? (Of course I'm most interested in hearing about that midwest-destined 23...) Wayne Saewyc

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Re: M_Boats: How To Question...
by BILLAMICASR＠aol.com 12 Sep '04

12 Sep '04

And back to the original question (with disclaimer) Anyone know how to post to the msog.org site? Any material that may be Copyright will have authorization included. Thanks for any info... Bill - SF Bay M-17 #496 "Tiperary"

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addendum....web page update
by htmills＠bright.net 12 Sep '04

12 Sep '04

it was brought to my attention that perhaps I should have been more specific about the location of those new pics: from my home page (you may need to hit "refresh" to see the current version) click on "Other Boats" Thanks, Tod

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Looking for Local Montgomery 23
by Wayne Saewyc 12 Sep '04

12 Sep '04

Well, we've done the book research on the Montgomery 23, and are very pleased with what we've learned. What we want to do now is get the opportunity to see one up close and personal, and talk to owners. So, is there anyone with a Montgomery 23 on the northern portions of the left coast? (We're in Vancouver, BC, but very mobile.) TIA, Wayne Saewyc

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