September 2004 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

Re: M_Boats: Thanks Connie
by chbenneck＠juno.com 10 Sep '04

10 Sep '04

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

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Thanks Connie
by Rick Langer 09 Sep '04

09 Sep '04

Connie, I just finished installing a second set of oarlock sockets on my Nymph according to the measurements you gave me. They look good. Thanks, Rick Langer

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Re: M_Boats: Bimini
by LUDLOWD2＠aol.com 09 Sep '04

09 Sep '04

John Edwards has one he made for Miss T. Perhaps he can share the measurements with us. When was the Hess gathering? Everyone must be there. BTW did everyone survive hurricanes Charlie and Francis. I had to drive back from Savanah through the edge of TS Francs but I missed he worst of it Don

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Re: M_Boats: New 150% Genny
by LUDLOWD2＠aol.com 08 Sep '04

08 Sep '04

No, the bimini doesn't get in the way of the boom. The way Bob set it up, there a tape mark to lock the boom in where it misses the top by about 2". The only problem is that to raise the Bimini from its stored position on the cabin top, the main sheet has to be undone from the cam cleat on the cabin threashold, the top is swung aft, the the main sheet is re-installed. Doesn't take long. Don

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Re: M_Boats: Working, working, cruising, cruising - long
by chbenneck＠juno.com 06 Sep '04

06 Sep '04

Hi Gordon, The Admirable and I have sailed a lot of nautical miles in Europe and the Northeast USA, but if you want excellent salt water tutelage, read Hal Roth's book, "50,000 Miles", or the Pardeys books. They will cover all the aspects of long distance sailing (and are just as applicable to local sailing). The best part is they answer all the "why" questions and give you all their reasons for doing something. I found them to be gold mines of useful information, and their information is the distillation of their thousands of miles of sailing. I can throw in some amusing anecdotes from exotic locales, and maybe when sailing season tapers off and boats are back in the garage for the winter, I'll spin you some yarns, as we sit in front of the fireplace with a beer in our hands. Connie

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Re: M_Boats: rails?
by NummiJ＠aol.com 05 Sep '04

05 Sep '04

I have rails on mine I use them all the time. I sail with alot of Kids and have to go forward to get the stern out of the water. Dale Sal-Vage M17

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Hess Fest Update
by TOMMYVAL＠aol.com 05 Sep '04

05 Sep '04

Just a quick update regarding the Hess Fest, There will be a dinner gathering on Sat Sept 25th at Vera's. My understanding is the cost will be $25 per person. I believe Kate will have to give Vera a good estimate of how many folks will be attending the dinner. If you want to attend please let me know and I will advise Kate. So far we have 3 confirmed for dinner Al Williams Greg Hann Gary Valetti The turnout should be great and as always Vera's will be an experience. Look forward to seeing everyone Take care Gary Valetti

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Tow vehicles...
by BILLAMICASR＠aol.com 05 Sep '04

05 Sep '04

Hi All, You all will get sick of this before I select something to tow my M-17 with. It's either keep the Honda Civic and add a second vehicle dedicated to tow or get a new truck that will get decent mileage and still tow the M-17. Now I'm considering a 150 HP, 4 cyl, Toyota Tacoma Prerunner. In 2002 I bought a new Tacoma 4X4, V-6, 5 speed and was dissapointed in that I got a rotten 16 to 17 MPG overall and a whopping 18 - 19 on the freeway. And that's after adding TRD exhaust & Filtron sock air cleaner. Anyway, I've had tremendous reliability with other Toyota trucks and am wondering if anyone out there has any real word experience with the Prerunner 4 cyl.. They are of course 2 wheel drive, available with automatic only and have a factory rebate (cool). I dont have to tow fast, the posted trailer rating is 3500 Pounds so that's adequate. I'm, as always, concerned with mileage. Not so much when towing but with general use. Any experience with one yourself or maybe with a friends? Thanks for the input Bill SF Bay M-17 #496 "Tiperary" P.s. An unusual SF day today. Crystal clear, 75 degrees, nice westerly wind, lots of sailboats with multi color spinakers flying, on the bay. One of my deliveries was to the North side of the City in the hills overlooking the bay. As I'm working, the cable cars are dropping off tourists who are feverently clicking away at the beauty of the SF Bay area. Today was a day that if Tiperary was here I'd be taking tomorrow off. I was awe struck and I live here... Then reality hit with the next delivery. I had to back up Elizabeth Street about three blocks. Elizabeth is the fourth steepest in the city. On the turns I was puckering a bit. Cement mixer trucks are a bit top heavy... Just a bit! I always tell my friends I've never yet found out how far one can lean before it tips over... and that's a good thing... Hope I never find out!

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Re: M_Boats: Working, working, cruising, cruising - long
by BILLAMICASR＠aol.com 04 Sep '04

04 Sep '04

Connie, I really do need to win the lotto... I read your sailing adventures and get all excited about the possibilities. Everything you mentioned is just what I want to do. And, as a matter of fact, I'm not bashful or easily embarassed. I understand when people dont want to get their bathing suits wet... it's so uncomfortable to let a bathing suit dry when you're wearing it. You know how sand sticks to everything... Being a backpacker, I've seen and done simular. When at mineral hot springs some 5 miles in, no one wears clothes, It's expected. Wouldn't want to get the hot springs contaminated with clothing now would we? We used to just think of it as natural. How cool those times were. No worries and lots of fun!!! I'll bet you could tell story after story about your past adventures in other lands. Maybe someday we'll find ourselves sipping a tall cool one and chatting about those adventures. I'd like that. Bill - SF Bay

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Re: Towing Vehicles
by Seawitch 04 Sep '04

04 Sep '04

Having lived and driven in SF area, there is no way I would be trying to tow my boat around those hills with less than a V8 engine. I pulled my M15 here in the foothills of the Appalachians with an Isuzu Rodeo the first year I had her, it was not fun, no power on the hills. Now I have a Toyota Tundra with the tow package and 4x4. Granted the gas mileage is lousy, but it is a trade off. I love the pick up! Time for a cool change! Sandra(Seawitch #617)

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