January 2005 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

M15 Rudder Rebuild
by Rick Langer 07 Jan '05

07 Jan '05

After 19 years of use, the rudder on my boat really shows its age. It had two large gouges on the port side filled with bondo by a PO. I figure it had a collision with a prop even though the damage doesn't line up with the prop that came with the boat. I inlaid some pieces of mahogany, which looks like a repair, but a nice one. The bottom of the rudder was really chewed up and punky. I trimmed off 1/2" and after sanding and fairing the entire rudder I coated it with epoxy and a fiberglass cloth foot at the bottom to prevent damage at a point that gets a lot of hard use. Now for the questions. Has anyone refinished the aluminum rudder plates? The plates on my boat, original color black, developed corrosion under the bolts and pintles which lifted the paint. I don't know what paint would be the best to rehab the surface. The hole in the tiller for the helper shock cord has a lot of tearout on one side. Probably someone trying to enlarge the hole the quick way. My question, is the position of the hole sacred? I was thinking of filling it and drilling a new hole say a inch forward. Thanks, Rick Langer M15 #337

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Technochricy...
by David Wood 07 Jan '05

07 Jan '05

> 'll probably start by useing the > friction auto mount (also included) and just sit it on the seat. You're a brave man, Bill. I just know that if I tried that, the first time I tacked hard I'd fling that little jewel into the drink. I'm planning to screw the mount on tight somewhere. Just don't know where yet. I must say I like Keith's idea of a swing out bracket inside the cabin. Might be a little harder to read from there, but you can always change the Page Layout to display the data in large text, which helps a little. David =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= David W. Wood -=- dwood(a)woodatwork.com 1981 M15 -=- Hull #163

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BoatTraderOnline.com
by Dave & Eileen Peters 07 Jan '05

07 Jan '05

Monty 17 for sale in FL. Monty 12 for sale in Ohio Dave...M17.. 206 http://www.boattraderonline.com/adsearch/boatsearchprocess.html

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BoatTraderOnline.com
by Dave & Eileen Peters 07 Jan '05

07 Jan '05

Monty 17 for sale in FL. Monty 12 for sale in Ohio Dave...M17.. 206 http://www.boattraderonline.com/adsearch/boatsearchprocess.html

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Re: M_Boats: Technochricy...
by BILLAMICASR＠aol.com 06 Jan '05

06 Jan '05

In a message dated 1/6/2005 3:12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, dwood(a)woodatwork.com writes: > 'll probably start by useing the > friction auto mount (also included) and just sit it on the seat. You're a brave man, Bill. I just know that if I tried that, the first time I tacked hard I'd fling that little jewel into the drink. I'm planning to screw the mount on tight somewhere. Just don't know where yet. I must say I like Keith's idea of a swing out bracket inside the cabin. Might be a little harder to read from there, but you can always change the Page Layout to display the data in large text, which helps a little. David You'ld have to see and feel the friction mount to appreciate how well it's designed. Feels like lead shot has been put into 4 flexible feet that have a rubberized (like climbing shoe rubber) coating on the bottoms. The only concern I have is how well it will work whan the deck is wet. Hopefully it will be fine. That would be an easy way to keep it portable. I like Keiths idea as well. I'll be looking into swing brackets in case plan "A" isn't working properly. Brave... That was me when I was younger. My motto used to be "Die Trying" Now with some sence and years added... my motto has turned into "Send in the young guys" Bill

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Buying Sight Unseen
by Cindy Chris 06 Jan '05

06 Jan '05

I'm about to purchase a new Montgomery 15 - what propels me to this purchase is your enthusiasm for the Montgomery boats. But I have never even seen this boat in person. My question for you folks is: Have any of you put down your money to purchase a boat that you have never sailed, let alone, seen? Should I? My history is that I have been researching and looking for used Potters for about a year and came across your group and I have been following your writings for months. The upshot of it is that you have convinced me to get me a M15, but it remains a boat that I have never touched, sat in, launched or sailed, or even seen it sailed. The factory is 3,000 miles away from our home in SC, so going there for a first-hand look-see is not a viable option. I'm fortunate that I have a wife who supports my getting into sailing, but she does raise the question if I am of sound mind ordering something sight unseen. What do you think? Chris __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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Re: M_Boats: Technochricy...
by BILLAMICASR＠aol.com 06 Jan '05

06 Jan '05

In a message dated 1/6/2005 10:22:04 AM Pacific Standard Time, dwood(a)woodatwork.com writes: I picked up one of those 276Cs on ebay last summer and plan on using it on the M-15 as soon as the Oregon weather becomes less arctic (sometime around July, if past experience means anything). But for now it's clamped to a RAM mount on my motorcycle. Great piece of technology. How are you planning to mount it on Tipperary? I've entertained several options for my boat, but haven't settled on the perfect one. David Hi David, No plans on where to mount as yet. Was thinking of putting the (included) slide out removeable mount on the lower hatch board, but I think that may be to far away for my eyes and a small screen. I'll probably start by useing the friction auto mount (also included) and just sit it on the seat. I doubt that I'll use it as a permanently mouted item. But, that's why I chose this one over a larger chartplotter... As you know from your use. This one is very portable. Bill

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Re: M_Boats: buying sight unseen
by chbenneck＠juno.com 06 Jan '05

06 Jan '05

Hi Ernie, For what it's worth............ After owning a Bolger MICRO, then a ComPac 16, I finally settled on the M15 as a solution to my problems. (Primarily stepping a free standing 23 foot solid spruce spare on the MICRO. The ComPac with an aluminum mast solved the mast stepping problem but it had no usable storage and sailed upwind like a dog) When I found my M15 (via the M-web site) it was in Panama City, FL. I bought it sight-unseen, and made about a 2600 mile round trip to pick it up. It more than met all my expectations, - and is a great boat. Having a shop; having owned boats for 40 years; and having built a few myself, there was nothing I was afraid to tackle if need be. I had totally stripped, rebuilt, and repainted the ComPac. The M15 was in excellent shape, when I first saw it; as were the sails, and the 2 HP HONDA outboard. The trailer had tires with sidewall cracks, but it also a spare tire and wheel, and I had no problem at all driving all the way back to Connecticut. However, once home, I replaced the rusty wheels and the tires with cracks with new ones. The M15 is a great ship: excellent storage; sails very well............ If I were looking for another I'd jump at almost anything available out there. Connie M15 #400 LEPPO Glastonbury, CT

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Re: M_Boats: Technochricy...
by Mowog＠aol.com 06 Jan '05

06 Jan '05

Bill, I think you will be very happy with your purchase. I have been using the early generation of your model (176c) for cruising in the San Juans for two years now and I really like it. The only criticism that I have is that Blue Chart does not have many tide stations north of Bellingham Washington. I have been using the Inside passage chip. I asked Garmin and they said that they will remedy that problem with the new chips. Of course, I will have to buy the updated chip. I have mounted mine on a swing out bracket in the companionway and can read it both inside and outside. The built in antenna has worked just fine. Cheers Keith H.

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Technochricy...
by David Wood 06 Jan '05

06 Jan '05

Way to go Bill! I picked up one of those 276Cs on ebay last summer and plan on using it on the M-15 as soon as the Oregon weather becomes less arctic (sometime around July, if past experience means anything). But for now it's clamped to a RAM mount on my motorcycle. Great piece of technology. How are you planning to mount it on Tipperary? I've entertained several options for my boat, but haven't settled on the perfect one. David =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= David W. Wood -=- dwood(a)woodatwork.com 1981 M15 -=- Hull #163

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