November 2006 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

Bimini
by Bill Lamica 12 Nov '06

12 Nov '06

Hi All, Just added a photo of Gary Hyde in his Kayak with Hydeaway 2 mored in the background. Such a nice shot I replaced the original Boats & Owners shot with this one. Third photo down on the left: http://www.msogphotosite.com/M17BO.html and click on it to get to his album for the enlargement. Bill

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The proper fit for older boats
by wcampion＠aol.com 12 Nov '06

12 Nov '06

To All, I have a 1982 M-15. I was looking to purchase a porta-poti for the boat. I did my reseach in the archives and found that the suggested model is the Thetford 135. However, on some of the earlier boats, this model does not work due to the narrow well. (11" instead of 13 1/2"). Does anyone who owns one of these earlier model M-15 have a porta-poti that fits properly? If so, can you tell me the make and model and where you purchased? Thanks in Advance, Skip ________________________________________________________________________ Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more.

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SET UP TIME FOR YOUR M 15
by Bobbie Mayer 11 Nov '06

11 Nov '06

I forgot to say, I keep the mainsail on the boom, and all the rigging attached, and put the entire thing into the cabin when I trailer. (Its left this way all the time, when I'm not using the boat.) That seriously shortens preparation time. The boom JUST fits if you lift it up slightly to get it into the cabin (once it is in it fits fine.) I know a number of us do this. I also, unlike many of the others, do leave my motor on all the time (it never occurred to me not to until I read here that a lot of people remove it for trailering.) Bobbie

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SET UP TIME FOR YOUR M 15
by Bobbie Mayer 11 Nov '06

11 Nov '06

From reaching the parking lot to sailing away, same for retrieving: usually 20 minutes if I'm alone, 30 or more if I have help. (Why the difference? "Help" has been known to drop cotter pins, leave the lights on in the truck when he parked it so the battery is dead when I get back, let go of the bow shroud unexpectedly so that the mast fell narrowly missing my head and ripping the mast step out of the deck, use brute force to try to turn the winch when the boat isn't really centered on the trailer, and leave bags of food and dirty diapers in my cabin.) That assumes a good ramp, steep enough that I can back the trailer in and easily float the boat off, and with a dock to tie the boat to or someone to hold it while I park the car. Any hassles actually getting the boat off the trailer will add to the time (and I often do not have a good ramp.) Bobbie

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M17 - #643 - SEABISCUIT
by TERMEQUIP＠aol.com 10 Nov '06

10 Nov '06

HI EVERYONE: MY M17 IS BEING SHIPPED TUESDAY NOVEMBER 14th. I AM INTERESTED IN A GOOD DESIGN FOR A BIMINI THAT CAN BE USED WHILE SAILING. DOES ANYONE KNOW OF ANYTHING? THE MAIN SHEET AND TRAVELER IS MOUNTED ON THE COCKPIT FLOOR. BEST REGARDS JOHN RUPP CORTLAND OHIO

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Finally M15
by ORLANDO VELEZ 10 Nov '06

10 Nov '06

Now waiting for summer I live in Bergen County New Jersey and would like to know if there are Montgomery Owners close were I live

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Re: M_Boats: Dodger for M15
by Flickasf＠aol.com 10 Nov '06

10 Nov '06

Yes, I made my own some years back. With a standard sewing machine and patience, it can be done. Mine did not interfer with sailing the boat; it only was as wide as the companion way. It was on hull number 280, a Montgomery 15. It can be built much cheaper than it will cost to have one made. Bert

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RE: M_Boats: Dodger for M15
by Hughston, Larry 10 Nov '06

10 Nov '06

I am the owner of old hull # 189, M-15. My restoration is coming along and I am interested in getting a dodger but only if it does not interfere with the function of all my stock existing equipment. Correct scale is important to. Keep me posted. Thanks, Larry in Sacramento, CA -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces+larry.hughston=dgs.ca.gov(a)mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces+larry.hughston=dgs.ca.gov@mailman.xmiss ion.com] On Behalf Of Norm Bundek Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2006 4:04 PM To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: Dodger for M15 Has anyone made a dodger for a M15? I've searched the archives, but only found discussion about dodgers. Bill's web has a picture of Eye of Infinity which has a dodger, but no other information is a available. The bow picture looks like a hatch cover box has the dodger attached to it. I would like to get some wind chill relief while sailing the Channel Islands this winter. If I can't find anyone who has one, I'll try to get one made. Any M15ers interested in getting one? Norm M15 #172 _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats

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Dodger for M15
by Norm Bundek 10 Nov '06

10 Nov '06

Has anyone made a dodger for a M15? I've searched the archives, but only found discussion about dodgers. Bill's web has a picture of Eye of Infinity which has a dodger, but no other information is a available. The bow picture looks like a hatch cover box has the dodger attached to it. I would like to get some wind chill relief while sailing the Channel Islands this winter. If I can't find anyone who has one, I'll try to get one made. Any M15ers interested in getting one? Norm M15 #172

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Re: M_Boats: San Juans "07
by Larry E Yake 09 Nov '06

09 Nov '06

Well, early indications show there is plenty of interest in doing a one week San Juan trip, with several new boats hoping to come. Three M23's replied the first day! I'll start a list of those interested and we'll start corresponding off-list if it looks like the trip is really going to happen. As far as dates, my first glance at the calender suggests an early June trip (sorry Bobbie). I have a conflict in the middle of the month, and late June starts to get busy in the islands, making it difficult for a group to get moorage together. I'll do my best to let you guys know as soon as possible whether or not I'll be going this year. Hopefully early enough to give someone else the chance to step in if need be. Larry

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