April 2006 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

Boom Vang
by Rick Langer 29 Apr '06

29 Apr '06

Thanks Bill Lamica, Thomas Howe and Mark Escovedo (sent pictures offlist) for the pictures. For me pictures are so valuable. I think I'll go with a more conventional hook up, but it's interesting to see that innovative set up that Thomas has worked out. The mechanical advantage gained with that approach would be lost on my M15. Most appreciated, Rick Langer M15 #337 Bluebird

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Boom Vang
by Rick Langer 29 Apr '06

29 Apr '06

In an attempt to keep up with Doug and Abbey, on our next cruise, I bought a boom vang. Now the question is "How do I rig it?". I know bottom of the mast and somewhere out on the boom (how far?) What is the correct hardware for each end? Anybody got pictures? Thanks, Rick Langer M15 #337 Bluebird

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M17 handicap?
by Gary M Hyde 29 Apr '06

29 Apr '06

Can anyone tell me the racing handicap for an M17 with a 155% genoa, please? Thanks. --Gary Hyde Pullman, WA gmhyde1(a)mac.com M17 #637 'Hydeaway 2' "...There's nothing quite like messing about in boats..."

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Re: M_Boats: Sean in Havasu
by Harvey G Wilson 29 Apr '06

29 Apr '06

>>How can anyone have the insensivity (and warped mind?) to protest at a funeral of someone defending our country?<< Sean Hannity had a woman on the air who purportedly represented a religeous group that protested at these funerals. I tuned in too late to hear what group she represented, but she was one of the most vile "people" that I've had the displeasure of listening to. Harvey/ Ga

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Boom Vang
by Bill Lamica 28 Apr '06

28 Apr '06

Rick, Not mounted on a Monty but, there is a good photo of the vang I made on my old P-15. May be helpful. Bill http://www.msogphotosite.com/P15Fea.html

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Sill Foam Tip
by Brian Gilbert 28 Apr '06

28 Apr '06

Tod: This is a great tip... can I quote you on it? I always love it when someone finds something that works as good as or better than the stuff you get in the chandleries... one of my favorites is PL Premium (about $3/tube) vs 5200 (about $15 a tube). They're very nearly identical. You should write a paragraph and send the photo to some of the sailing magazines like Small Craft Advisor or DIY Marine... might be good for a coffee cup or a Tshirt! Best BG -- Brian Gilbert Marine Media Author, Fix It and Sail (423)876-1016 3404 Hartford Drive Chattanooga, TN 37415 www.sailingsmall.com on 4/27/06 11:41 PM, montgomery_boats-request(a)mailman.xmission.com at montgomery_boats-request(a)mailman.xmission.com wrote: > To soften the contact between the boat (and corners of the > "lapstrakes"), a couple of years ago I had placed some of that 1/2" > closed-cell sleeping pad between the wooden board and the carpet. > > Now, in replacing my well-weathered and gnawed bunk boards (gnawed by > groundhogs keeping their teeth in trim), I stumbled across a ready-made > roll of foam: 5 1/2" sill foam, used in home construction between the > foundation and the sill of wooden buildings. It comes in 50' rolls and > is rather thin, so I used a whole roll on each bunk, 4 full-length plies > plus a shorter length for the middle. It fits a 2x6 perfectly and seems > to provide a little more cushion than straight boards/carpet. > > Here's a pic: (still have some more stapling to do) > http://www.todspages.net/images/LF-bunkcovering.jpg > > I used Monel staples (Arrow T-50 stapler). 5/16" was a bit too short, > so I ended up using 1/2" staples. > > FWIW, > > Tod > M17 #408 > BuscaBrisas > > http://www.todspages.net/images/LF-name-BuscaBrisas.jpg >

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Links...
by Bill Lamica 28 Apr '06

28 Apr '06

In case you had not seen the reference. Go to the Links page - and at the bottom I've made reference to the Folks who are donars, who have their own Website. Thanks again folks, the Photo Site is not vibrant without your help! And it's appreciated http://www.msogphotosite.com/Links.html Bill

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bunk padding
by htmills＠bright.net 28 Apr '06

28 Apr '06

To soften the contact between the boat (and corners of the "lapstrakes"), a couple of years ago I had placed some of that 1/2" closed-cell sleeping pad between the wooden board and the carpet. Now, in replacing my well-weathered and gnawed bunk boards (gnawed by groundhogs keeping their teeth in trim), I stumbled across a ready-made roll of foam: 5 1/2" sill foam, used in home construction between the foundation and the sill of wooden buildings. It comes in 50' rolls and is rather thin, so I used a whole roll on each bunk, 4 full-length plies plus a shorter length for the middle. It fits a 2x6 perfectly and seems to provide a little more cushion than straight boards/carpet. Here's a pic: (still have some more stapling to do) http://www.todspages.net/images/LF-bunkcovering.jpg I used Monel staples (Arrow T-50 stapler). 5/16" was a bit too short, so I ended up using 1/2" staples. FWIW, Tod M17 #408 BuscaBrisas http://www.todspages.net/images/LF-name-BuscaBrisas.jpg

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Measurements:
by Bill Lamica 28 Apr '06

28 Apr '06

I've got a commitment on the measurements of the M23 Mast, boom and rigging (from Sean Mulligan). However, I still don't have a volunteer for the late model M15. I know some of you get the messages in "bulk" (great idea) so, when you get the requests, I really do want the numbers, E-mail me off list! Thanks Bill www.MSOGPhotoSite.com

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Would Like to See a Montgomery
by AndreCas＠aol.com 28 Apr '06

28 Apr '06

Hi all, I've been a lurker on this list just absorbing information and think that I really like the M boats. I would love to see one up close and preferably in the water. An M15 is probably more realistic for me than an M17 but I'll take whatever anyone is kind enough to let me see. I live in Morristown, New Jersey (north central part of the state) and would be willing to drive a reasonable distance like maybe a couple of hours to see a boat. I'm not ready to buy yet - just looking, so wouldn't want to get anyone's hopes up if they're thinking of selling. Thanks in advance, Andre Casanova

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