April 2006 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

May Channel Islands Trip
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 25 Apr '06

25 Apr '06

If you are thinking about making the daytrip to Anacapa Island on the 20th of May with us drop me an email. I will be putting together a mailing list next week so that anyone interested in going gets the info on what our plans are. Right now, it looks like just Norm Bundeck in his 15 and Jason Thompson and I in his 17 are the only comitted boats. Anyone else interested?? Come on! The more the merrier! sean

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Replacing M15 windows
by David W. Wood 25 Apr '06

25 Apr '06

> The screw holes are countersunk but everything I've read says not > to do > that. What do you think? First I've heard of that. Does anything you've read tell you why not to countersink them? David =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= David W. Wood -=- dwood(a)dwoodworks.com 1981 M15 -=- Hull #163

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What Material
by Bill Lamica 25 Apr '06

25 Apr '06

Hi All, It's been a little while since I did an album on the Photo Site, the last one being "Peanut", Peter Deffenbacher's M15 (nice boat). So, I am again looking for material for the site. I've got a couple of PDF's in mind, but what I'd really like is another M-15. I've got room for several more (and m17, 23 & Dinks too). Now that the MSOG has a real interest in the site (your donations), it's time to make it even better than it already is. So, summer's coming, get the cameras out, rent a small power boat and have someone click a few hundred photos of you sailing your M-Boat. You'll have the memories recorded and nothing will beat sailing shots to rekindle your interest in the dead of next winter and winters to come (not applicable in AZ). BTW: If you don't know what 1024 X 768 means - as a last resort, go into a camera shop and have them set your cameras resolution to that or above, so we can have the best possible photos. Congratulations are in order... Looking for old brochures, I've been to lots of sites of Owners Groups and so far, no one has anything like we have. Most have small, hard to see photos and don't go much for individual boats. The Photo Site appears to be unique in that respect and I think that's a big part of why it's liked. As Always - Thanks, Bill M15 on order

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Monty Hats are tanking
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 24 Apr '06

24 Apr '06

Hey everyone. Looks like the Monty hats are tanking! Not nearly as good of a response as for the Monty coffee mugs. Probably ended up being too pricey. So, the order that I have on hand of 25 caps will probably be the only order placed. The point being, although they are not going fast, they are going and when they're gone that will be it. So if you were considering ordering one try to do so before your particular hat(15, 17, 23) is out of stock. I have received some orders and have some hats having the boat name placed on them as we speak. If you sent a check in to me and I received it you should get an email confirming so by late tonight. Thanks, Sean

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M15 Vanilla sold
by Gary M Hyde 24 Apr '06

24 Apr '06

Hi all: It was with mixed emotions that I watched Vanilla being towed out of my driveway. She now belongs to Bob and Pat Ogburn of Wenatchee. I hope they enjoy her as much as I did! --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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Electric Power
by George Burmeyer 24 Apr '06

24 Apr '06

Hi all, Gonna bring up that old electric power thread again. For those of you interested in dumping the outboard, check out this site: http://re-e-power.com/ The E-POD System 1000 looks kind of interesting. There is also some info about a 15 lb. portable fuel cell for marine use. Probably costs more than our boats though. George Burmeyer "Haiku" 1986 M15 #385 Santa Rosa, CA

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Replacing M15 windows
by David W. Wood 24 Apr '06

24 Apr '06

> You can certainly use c'sunk bolts; just don't over tighten them. I > think they are much cleaner looking than raised heads. I did notice that the screws were little more than finger tight when I extracted them. My thinking is that I'll stick with countersunk holes when I put in the new windows. I prefer that look to a washer on the exterior. But you can be sure I'm going to be veeeery careful. David =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= David W. Wood -=- dwood(a)dwoodworks.com 1981 M15 -=- Hull #163

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Replacing M15 windows
by David W. Wood 23 Apr '06

23 Apr '06

Acetone! The miracle solvent! Well, there was still some elbow grease involved. But the residue of whatever adhesive/sealant was used on the windows is completely gone and the underlying fiberglass looks none the worse for wear. So the holes are now ready to receive the new windows, whenever I can get someone to fabricate them. Of course, after sniffing acetone all morning, I probably have a lifetime's exposure to dangerous carcinogens now. But who wants to live forever, right? Thanks to all who helped with the solvent suggestions. You all rock! David =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= David W. Wood -=- dwood(a)dwoodworks.com 1981 M15 -=- Hull #163

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E-mail at Photo Site works - Thanks
by Bill Lamica 22 Apr '06

22 Apr '06

Made an adjustment to the site and all is well once again. Bill

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Links working?
by Bill Lamica 22 Apr '06

22 Apr '06

I'm advised that the E-mail links on the "front page" and the "Contact us" page are not working. Would someone kindly use one of the links with a heading of TEST, to see if it works. Thanks, Bill

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