November 2005 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

Trailer Lug Nuts Revisited
by BILLAMICASR＠aol.com 02 Nov '05

02 Nov '05

I was lurking on Randy Graves site and found a link for a trailer parts company. On that site is a technical article about how to tighten lug nut, the pattern for torqing and lubricants. So, this stuff is from a supplier and they say... Initially tighten to 12-20 ft. lbs. using a cross tightening sequence (1,3,2,4 or 1,3,2,5,4). Finish torquing to 70-80 ft. lbs. (NOTE: Nuts and studs should be clean, dry and not lubricated.) Retorque after 50 miles of use and frequently thereafter. The web site, with lots of info on trailers is http://www.easternmarine.com/em_showroom/tech_info/trailertires_tech_info.h… Bill (keeper of the Photo Site)

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RE: Spinnaker for M-15
by John L. Gonzalez 02 Nov '05

02 Nov '05

Rich, thanks for your measurements. Howard, thanks for your thoughts. I typically have company when I'm out on the water, so someone can take the helm while I wrestle with the rig on the foredeck. I want to wring as much speed as possible out of my little boat, and don't mind messing with the rig to do such. My preliminary thoughts are to use my whisker pole (which works great with my factory jib) with the "kite" to keep it up and out in wind shifts and in chop. The way I have things mapped out in my mind (we'll see if it works out on the water), it should be straightforward to rig my spinnaker. The quick acceleration that you describe sounds like fun. The kite should be ready in three weeks (Elliott Pattison, supplier of my factory sails, is making it), and I'll report on it shortly thereafter. Sincerely, John M-15, Bella (628) La Jolla, CA

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Re: M_Boats: Centerboard treatment
by Wudnboatlovr＠aol.com 02 Nov '05

02 Nov '05

Hi Doug: Yes, I do have an M-17. Treatment for any steel CB should be the same. Removal is probably different. Thanks for the heads up. Leif Eriksson

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asymmetrical spinnaker
by Richard Cottrell 02 Nov '05

02 Nov '05

The M15 is a fractional rig. Going downwind with a 150% genny is fun but it's more fun with a AS. Lots more sail area, lighter material, beautiful colors, a little more skill required but a great opportunity to appreciate how well the 15 performs going downwind. You might even look forward to having to drag it out even for just a half hour, or so. Rich Cottrell

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Re: M_Boats: Centerboard treatment
by Wudnboatlovr＠aol.com 02 Nov '05

02 Nov '05

Hi BG: Yes, your note helps a lot. Thank You for taking the time to write and send it. At this momene, I'm figuring out if I have a bolt or pin in front. If I understand what I've been reading, both the front and back pins have to be removed in order to get the board out. Was this your experience? I plan to follow your plan: Blast, coat quickly, coat thickly, fill, fair, prime and paint with epoxy barrier coat and finally bottom paint. Getting the board out is the next big hurdle. Stay in touch, Leif Eriksson

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Re: M_Boats: Center Board wont Drop
by BILLAMICASR＠aol.com 01 Nov '05

01 Nov '05

In a message dated 11/1/2005 11:23:20 AM Pacific Standard Time, BILLAMICASR(a)aol.com writes: Hi Tom, if you find you are going to have to remove the board, look at some of the M-17 Maintenance pictures on the Photo Site at www.msog.funtigo.com they may be of assistance. And since your Monty is an M-15... Better to look at the M-15 photo's as well. oops! Doh! etc. Bill

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Re: M_Boats: Center Board wont Drop
by BILLAMICASR＠aol.com 01 Nov '05

01 Nov '05

In a message dated 11/1/2005 10:48:21 AM Pacific Standard Time, thauser(a)att.net writes: I receive all messages but can't send my own. Hi Tom, Welcome aboard. It appears your message is posted. If you dont get the answer from the Forum. Look at www.msog.org and do a search of the archives and if you find you are going to have to remove the board, look at some of the M-17 Maintenance pictures on the Photo Site at www.msog.funtigo.com they may be of assistance. Bill Keeper of the Photo Site

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Re: M_Boats: M15 Gennaker
by thauser＠att.net 01 Nov '05

01 Nov '05

Mr. Cottrell: Would you please forward my email to the others? I signed up for this cite and for some reason receive all messages but can't send my own. I recently purchased Kestrel, an M-15, # 145. She has been in and out of salt water all her days. Now I have her in Utah in fresh water. The keel won't drop. I used pressue washer, WD-40, etc. but can't dislodge the keel. We don't have sailboat facilities anywhere near. Could someone give me an idea why it is stuck in the hull cavity? Any suggestions on how to dislodge it and then keep it free? Thank you. Tom Hauser Park City, UT Kestrel # 145

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M15 Gennaker
by Richard Cottrell 01 Nov '05

01 Nov '05

Really's Gennaker dimensions are: Luff 16' 4". Leech 15' foot 9' approx 140 sf Rich Cottrell

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Re: M_Boats: Depth and Fish Finder installation on M15
by IDCLLC＠aol.com 01 Nov '05

01 Nov '05

I'd heard that Silly Putty works. Nice to hear from an actual user that it does so well. Steve Tyree In a message dated 10/31/2005 6:17:53 PM Central Standard Time, lbaum(a)preferred.com writes: This probably will sound silly if you've never heard it before, but it's on the up and up. Try Silly Putty or one of it's generic counterparts. I have my transducer "permanently" installed with it. Been in there for 2 seasons and has never failed. I got it at Wal-Mart (generic) for $.99! Just make sure you install it over solid f-glass and you're all set. Lewis Baumstark West Wight Potter 15 Bristol, TN

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