September 2004 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

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

12 Sep '04

I've updated my web page to include a pic of the 7-11 dinghy under construction and two pics of a 17 with bronze ports and tanbark sails. I'd appreciate it if you would be so kind as to don a bib before viewing! ;-) Looks great, Bob! Tod www.bright.net/~htmills (the tartan page is also updated a bit)

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Re: M_Boats: How To Question...
by BILLAMICASR＠aol.com 11 Sep '04

11 Sep '04

Thanks David, Your probably right. My guess is a phone call to SCA first will clear it. Advertising posted for free can't be beat. I'm pretty sure they'll agree. Bill

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How To Question...
by David Wood 11 Sep '04

11 Sep '04

Hey Bill, A word of caution. That article is copyrighted material. I doubt the editors of SCA (or their lawyers!) would appreciate you posting their work up on the MSOG web site. Sending a copy to someone is fair use. But I'd think twice about distributing it en masse if I were you. Just thinking out loud here... David =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= David W. Wood -=- dwood(a)woodatwork.com 1981 M15 -=- Hull #163

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Re: M_Boats: Thanks Connie
by chbenneck＠juno.com 11 Sep '04

11 Sep '04

Whoa Larry............... Rick and I were discussing the Bolger NYMPH dinghy, and the rowing position in the dinghy. My oarlock socket location should be a trifle further aft. In it's present location the skeg is not quite in the water, so when you take a stroke, the NYMPH doesn't travel straight ahead, but might tend to turn. A bit more skeg area would solve the problem. I had the same problem with the Bolger Car Topper I built, and just added about two inches more skeg at the aft end. Problem solved. Boat tracks beautifully. Connie

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How To Question...
by BILLAMICASR＠aol.com 11 Sep '04

11 Sep '04

Hi All, 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. Therefore... Here's the question: How do I put these on the msog.org site? I'd be pleased to Email all of them to someone in the know so that all can have the opportunity to read how great the M-15 reviews or dream about the prospects of a new one. Bill - SF Bay Area M-17 #496 "Tiperary"

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Re: M_Boats: SCA & M-15
by BILLAMICASR＠aol.com 11 Sep '04

11 Sep '04

Gary, Let me think about that trade for a bit. Nope... decided not to. Be happy to send you that line drawing though Bill - SF

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Re: M_Boats: SCA & M-15
by BILLAMICASR＠aol.com 11 Sep '04

11 Sep '04

Another thought about the M-15 graphics. I've got a good HP Scanner. If someone who is working on T-shirt production wants a high quality scan of the SCA, M-15. Email me off list & I'll send it to you. Bear with me, I'm putting in some hours at work. Building up the boat bucks account! Regards, Bill - SF Bay Area

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RE: M_Boats: Thanks Connie
by Hughston, Larry 10 Sep '04

10 Sep '04

What about adding a skeg to an old M-15? Has this modification every been successfully done? Do the new M-15s have the skeg as a factory built in? Opinions ??? ---Larry - hull #189 M-15 -----Original Message----- From: chbenneck(a)juno.com [mailto:chbenneck@juno.com] Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2004 5:21 PM To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: M_Boats: Thanks Connie Hi Rick, You may find - and this is dependent on your weight - that you need more skeg area to keep going in a straight line. With my oarlock fittings located as I told you, I could use some weight in the stern to keep the skeg in the water. However, if you built your NYMPH, modifying the skeg shouldn't be a big deal! ........every boat is nothing but a series of improvements! Connie _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats

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Forward rowing
by Stanley Winarski 10 Sep '04

10 Sep '04

Ran across an article on forward rowing in an old copy of National Fisherman. I couldn't get the scanned article small enough to get past the montgomery_boats filter so if you'd like to see the write up, email me off line and I'll send it to you. Stan

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Re: M_Boats: Montgomery Offshore 23
by Wcpritchett＠aol.com 10 Sep '04

10 Sep '04

Stainless isn't necessary in saltwater. When I had a marine canvas shop we used polished marine aluminum tubing and cast aluminum (not plated zinc) fittings in saltwater. 10 yrs later you won't see much difference on the tube (it still shines) and the fittings will have microscopic corrosion that only takes the original dull shine off. The fittings have SS lock screws that will freeze up in time if you don't use antiseize on them. Once a year cleaning and lubing will keep aluminum looking good for many years. The main reason I would use stainless is for strength and/or "yacht club" appeal. On small boats people grab the bimini frame as a support while stepping around in tedious conditions. Aluminum will flex more. Also...My M-10 dink survived hurricane Frances without a scratch. I stuffed it (upright to hold water) deep into dense woods and tied it to big trees. Hurricane Ivan is heading this direction so it's staying put. I'd hate to lose this dink after owning it almost 30 yrs. BP

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