February 2005 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

Re: M_Boats: Lowering of Mast with Roller Furler
by BILLAMICASR＠aol.com 15 Feb '05

15 Feb '05

In a message dated 2/14/2005 8:35:58 PM Pacific Standard Time, jlgonzalez(a)san.rr.com writes: What's the best way to raise and lower the mast with the roller furler? Hi John, I have absolutely no experience with mast stepping with the roller/furler. However, I did read something that may help: Add a small line to the base of the drum and then wrap the drum with a towel to protect gelcoat. Next tie on a clorox jug (on the added line at base of drum) filled with water or sand and let the jug go over the bow to add weight to keep the drum on the boat. I've never tried this but logic says it could work. I think if I had crew to assist, I would still add the line, wrap the drum with towel & bungie cord and have them stand at the bow to guide the unit as I lowered or raised the mast. There may be a better way... Bill M-17 Tipperary SF, CA

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New to list
by Ken Abrahams 15 Feb '05

15 Feb '05

Ken Abrahams here from Lake Charles, La., Montgomery 15, Petite Fleur. I also have a Starwind 19. Both are kept on trailers. I am considering putting one in a berth in brackish water. What problems does one have with the cb and slot crudding up? Is there an easy way to put bottom paint in the slot and on the board? Has someone beached a 15 and leaned it over to work on the board? Other ways? The alternatitive most likely is having the work done in a yard with a lift. Problems doing that? Ken Abrahams

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Re Solar, self steering and M boats...Thanks Scott...
by Bud 15 Feb '05

15 Feb '05

Scott, I can't thank you enough for your in depth reply to my questions about self steering and solar panels. I'm quite sure I would not have been able to figure all that out and get it right. The way it looks with the M15 there is no practical way to use an auto pilot for 5 to 8 hours a day and keep the batteries charged. Fair winds Bud --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Search presents - Jib Jab's 'Second Term'

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OT: what a shark!
by htmills＠bright.net 15 Feb '05

15 Feb '05

Yikes! What, me swim off the boat in the ocean? No thanks! http://bbs.trailersailor.com/forums/potter/index.cgi/read/42491 and http://bbs.trailersailor.com/forums/potter/index.cgi/read/42492 Tod

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17 for sale, Sacramento CA
by htmills＠bright.net 15 Feb '05

15 Feb '05

This was posted on the SCA board: http://members3.boardhost.com/SCABoard/msg/3363.html Tod

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"Boat raising on the Photo Site"
by BILLAMICASR＠aol.com 14 Feb '05

14 Feb '05

Hi All, I had a little time this AM to put together the "Boat Raising" album. This features a pretty nice Precision 18 that is lifted in the driveway. Of course the disclaimer states "dont do this", but the pics may help with some future ideas. http://www.funtigo.com/MSOG?b=222929&c=1789789&p=start As always, enjoy the photos. Bill www.MSOG.funtigo.com Did Funtigo fix their problem? Or is it "Internet Explorer" only still?

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Re: M_Boats: New to list
by BILLAMICASR＠aol.com 14 Feb '05

14 Feb '05

Hi Ken, In the next few days I'll be posting a series of photos on boat lifting (in the yard). I'll be posting the new item on the list. Bill www.MSOG.funtigo.com Ps. welcome to the list and I look forward to a picture of you and the M-15 for the "Boats and Owners section.

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Photo Site Updates
by BILLAMICASR＠aol.com 14 Feb '05

14 Feb '05

Hi All, A couple of new photos. Both are on page three of the Boats & Owners section. First is Don & Nancy Ludlow's M-15 #620 "Sweet Dream" with Nancy at the helm. Then Dick Straubel's M-17 #259 "Atta Baby". I believe I'll be able to show close ups of his kick up rudder (and more) in a couple of days. Enjoy the photos... Bill www.MSOG.funtigo.com

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Re: M_Boats: Solar, self-steering, and M-boats
by bownez＠juno.com 10 Feb '05

10 Feb '05

Hey Scott, I deal with sales and service of UPS (uninterruptible power systems) for a living. All your AGM battery and charging-discharging figures make perfect sense. There is no substitute for the higher priced, quality AGM cells (I use the C+D Dynasty line). Boat batteries are notoriously neglected and rarely charged correctly. Here in Minnesota, where the boat battery business is mainly for trolling motors for fishing out of Lund boats, I often hear complaints about short battery longevity. Well, the main reason is the treatment they recieve. Solar panels should be considered a trickle charger, at best. I use a group 24 75ah, and a 18ah battery in the M23, and a 31ah (U-1) and a 7ah in the M17. All AGM style. I have an onboard charger using shore power at the slip for the M23, and a portable for the M17. Think spring, Bones ___________________________________________________________________ Speed up your surfing with Juno SpeedBand. Now includes pop-up blocker! Only $14.95/month -visit http://www.juno.com/surf to sign up today!

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Re: M_Boats: Falmouth Cutters
by bownez＠juno.com 10 Feb '05

10 Feb '05

HI Scott, Thanks for the info and the link to the FC site. Great pics. Saltly little devil that Falmouth 22. Bones ___________________________________________________________________ Speed up your surfing with Juno SpeedBand. Now includes pop-up blocker! Only $14.95/month -visit http://www.juno.com/surf to sign up today!

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