August 2005 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

How taught should the rigging be on a M15?
by Norm Bundek 25 Aug '05

25 Aug '05

In fine tuning my M15's rigging, should the rigging be loose or taught? When loose, mast can wiggle a little when the rigging wire(s) are shaken but the boat does not respond. Taught does not allow the mast to shake, but the boat shakes. Norm M15 #172

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Re: M_Boats: Masthead?
by chbenneck＠juno.com 25 Aug '05

25 Aug '05

Hi Tom, No, I didn't have a welder fill the old holes. That would have been a nice touch, but since it is not visible from deck level, the extra holes don't bother me, and I'll be darned if I do that just for the seagulls! Connie

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Re: montgomery_boats Digest, Vol 30, Issue 40
by david_hill＠idg.com 25 Aug '05

25 Aug '05

Message: 8 Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2005 03:57:16 GMT From: "bownez(a)juno.com" <bownez(a)juno.com> Subject: M_Boats: Navman Instruments To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com Message-ID: <20050824.205815.26877.134877(a)webmail01.lax.untd.com> Content-Type: text/plain Hi Listers, Anyone have any experience with Navman Instruments? I am looking to perhaps purchase a 3100 speed and depth bulkhead mount for the mighty M23. Thanks, Bones I have a bulkhead mount Navman depth sounder on my M17 and am very happy with it. I got it with a through-hull transducer, as I have an unholy fear of drilling holes in my hull. The transducer is mounted forward of the battery just below the waterline with silicon caulk and works perfectly. The through-full transducer has an offset so it can be mounted aimed directly downward even on a slanted hull. David Hill M17 Grouper

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Re: M_Boats: unsticking the M15 centerboard
by IDCLLC＠aol.com 25 Aug '05

25 Aug '05

Yuck. I hope it wasn't a grade 8..... Steve Tyree In a message dated 8/24/2005 1:08:16 PM Central Standard Time, rc2222(a)pacbell.net writes: Finally was able to free "Really's" centerboard. Found a locknut lodged between the centerboard and keel about 3" below and aft of the centerboard pin. Used a hacksaw blade to cut through the nut while lying under the trailer. Rich

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Re: M_Boats: "almost" a new 23 owner
by bownez＠juno.com 25 Aug '05

25 Aug '05

HI Sean, I think hull #83 is the latest M23 I have ever heard of. Is the hull white? As I mentioned, I have #75, it is Dick Lane's former boat, and I purchased her from Larry in Nevada. It was on Lake Mead. I hauled her home to Minnesota over the rockies. That was 4 years ago now, time sure moves fast. Be sure to tell us more about your boat when you finally take possession. Good luck. Bones

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"almost" a new 23 owner
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 24 Aug '05

24 Aug '05

Bones, Thanks for the info on the 23's. Yes good things come to those who wait but the anticipation is a killer!! We have sealed the deal on our new (old) 23 however part of the deal is that the current owners are going to take one last cruise in Oct/ early Nov before giving her up. So we can pick her up in Florida by 11/15, sooner if they get back sooner. Meanwhile, we have a new trailer being built by Pacific trailers in Chino that we will take back with us to pick her up. I just noticed today that another hurricane is taking aim at Fla......guess we'll just have to bite our fingernails 'till we get her out of there! She survived a direct hit by the big one last year (Charlie I think it was). Rode it out at the dock with no damage. Anyways, as soon as we get the word, we will saddle up and head east, pick her up in Fla and bringher home to Lake Havasu, AZ. We'll do some local sailing here this year over the winter with the plan being taking her to the coast during the summer (San Diego and Catalina) when its too stinkin hot here and 75 beautiful degrees there. Once we get her home I'll post some pics and info on the web. Love to get together with some other 23's. I know that there are 2 in Phoenix. Sean

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Potomac Sailmakers
by ddaystrom＠comcast.net 24 Aug '05

24 Aug '05

Rich, I ordered a small jib from Potomac this spring for my M17. I am very pleased with the sail and would recommend them. -al williams

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RE: M_Boats: M-17 near National Airport
by Morris, Giles 24 Aug '05

24 Aug '05

<envy> My son & I were watching a race there last night, and it looked rather idyllic. ...And the thought of having a boat only 20 minutes from work!! Years ago I looked after a boat that a friend had in Buzzards Point Marine on the Anacostia, near the Coast Guard HQ. Not the best of areas -- he once (accidentally) drove through a gun battle on Half Street on the way to the boat. When he was in town he worked close enough that he would take his lunch to the boat. Giles Morris -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces+giles.morris=unisys.com(a)mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces+giles.morris=unisys.com@mailman.xmissio n.com] On Behalf Of ddaystrom(a)comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 3:07 PM To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: M-17 near National Airport Hello Gary & Giles, Yes, that is my M17 near National Airport. My name was on a waiting list for almost a year for a dry slip. I hope this location will allow me to do more sailing since it is closer to home and only 20 mins from work. al williams M17 #329 Horizon _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats

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M-17 near National Airport
by ddaystrom＠comcast.net 24 Aug '05

24 Aug '05

Hello Gary & Giles, Yes, that is my M17 near National Airport. My name was on a waiting list for almost a year for a dry slip. I hope this location will allow me to do more sailing since it is closer to home and only 20 mins from work. al williams M17 #329 Horizon

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Potomac Sailmakers
by Richard Cottrell 24 Aug '05

24 Aug '05

In May of '99 I ordered a storm jib from Potomac Sails in Alexandria, Va, based on the recommendation of one of our participants (Doug Kelch?). I was pleased with the results. Do any of you currently order from Potomac and if so would you recommend them? I'm in want of a special jib and a main for an M15. Thank's, Rich Cottrell

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