April 2005 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

Re: M_Boats: Gel Coat Matching--picture link
by chbenneck＠juno.com 19 Apr '05

19 Apr '05

Hi Bob, You did a beautiful job on the centerboard. It's too pretty to stick in the centerboard trunk and keep it hidden underwater all the time. Why not put it on the mantle piece to admire and buy a second one for daily use? Connie M15 #400

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Re: M_Boats:Thanks everybody
by chbenneck＠juno.com 19 Apr '05

19 Apr '05

Ah, Tod, Anything connected with sailing is enjoyable. Being out on the water is just the culmination of other necessary and important activities. My local friends would commiserate with us on a Monday, after we spent the weekend on the boat in pouring rain. They didn't understand at all that sitting in the cabin, two adults and two teenagers, and just talking; reading; doing macrame; whipping lines; modifying something; having a good dinner by the light of our nice kerosene lamp as the rain made soothing sounds on the cabin top, was the essence of pleasurable activity. Only under such circumstances can you just sit and really talk to each other, without outside disruptions. Years later, our children still didn't feel they were home, until they were with us on the boat and sitting in our cabin. That was their nest. That was home. It also proved to be a very quick go-no go test for future potential mates.......... One weekend on board was enough to quickly determine: fits with us, and can operate in confined spaces or, ..........doesn't fit at all. Connie

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Re: M_Boats: Sail repairs
by IDCLLC＠aol.com 19 Apr '05

19 Apr '05

You're trying to make your sail letters last one more season, right? Keep it simple. Get a can of 3M spray on adhesive and try that. To my knowledge, it isn't likely to melt anything, but read the can first anyhow. Clean the surfaces to be glued with a bit of alcohol first, then spray on and stick down. At worst, it won't work and you'll be back to square one. You can get spray on adhesive just about anywhere. Cheers Steve Tyree P-15 Piragua Thimble Flatbote In a message dated 4/19/2005 9:53:15 AM Central Standard Time, leyake(a)juno.com writes: Thanks Connie. I have their catalog, and that was the first place I looked, but didn't find anything that exactly fit the bill. They sell replacement sail letters that are adhesive backed, but even they have to be stitched afterwards. I think I'll try that aircraft adhesive that Clarence (I think?) advised, if I can find that e-mail again. Larry Yake

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Re: FW: M_Boats: Rudder pins...
by bownez＠juno.com 19 Apr '05

19 Apr '05

Thank you Gary. Let me know what you find out. I can order myself as well. Later, Bones

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Re: FW: M_Boats: Rudder pins...
by TOMMYVAL＠aol.com 19 Apr '05

19 Apr '05

Bones, Right now the plan is to order one six foot piece. Don't know how many we would need to order to get some type of price break. I will call them back this week (most likely on Thursday) and get some additional info. I also checked with a fabricator and they can match the original but its a minimum of $68 and maybe more depending how long it takes. I really don't think its too much of a process. My sense is I will give it a go and drill a couple holes. I 'll let you know what I find out from McMaster-Carr. Take care Gary

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Re: FW: M_Boats: Rudder pins...
by TOMMYVAL＠aol.com 19 Apr '05

19 Apr '05

Thanks Jerry, appreciate your help. Gary

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RE: M_Boats: Gel Coat Matching
by Hughston, Larry 19 Apr '05

19 Apr '05

Thanks, will do. ---L -----Original Message----- From: Wcpritchett(a)aol.com [mailto:Wcpritchett@aol.com] Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2005 4:44 AM To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: M_Boats: Gel Coat Matching Ask the factory to sell you a pint for touchup. _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats

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Re: FW: M_Boats: Rudder pins...
by TOMMYVAL＠aol.com 19 Apr '05

19 Apr '05

Spoke with the folks at McMaster-Carr and they have 1/2 by 6 foot aluminum bronze rods,Alloy 954. Jerry, Howard and the rest of the group do you think this will do the job? I imagine I could take the piece to any metal fabrication shop and they would cut it to size and drill two holes. Also if anyone else is interested the part number is 8958K32 and the price is $27.69 plus shipping Thanks for your help Gary

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Re: FW: M_Boats: Rudder pins...
by bownez＠juno.com 19 Apr '05

19 Apr '05

Gary, I am interested in some of that stock. What is your plan? Thanks, Bones

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Re: M_Boats: Golden Gate wipeout: the REST of the story.
by BILLAMICASR＠aol.com 19 Apr '05

19 Apr '05

In a message dated 4/18/2005 4:23:10 PM Pacific Standard Time, htmills(a)bright.net writes: 17,000,000 hits in two weeks. Bill Lamica, eat your heart out. :-) Tod, I'm speachless... I was getting all prepared to brag about the upcomming 20,000 hits in 20 weeks. Based upon their statistics the Photo Site needs disasters and calamity. Or, maybe a few more M-15's and M-17's. And how about M-23? Or possibly some more how to's. I do want to thank you Tod and all of you others who allow me to borrow your materials in the interest of furthering our Montgomery sailboats. Bill M-17 #496 "Tipperary"

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