May 2006 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

Anodized Aluminum
by Steve R. 09 May '06

09 May '06

Tod, How expensive is anodizing? I have seen some websites that talk about DIY anodizing. Are you doing this yourself or sending it out? Thanks, steve Steve R. M-15 #119 Lexington, KY ********************************************************************** Tod Mills wrote: > Hope to get my new aluminum strips anodized this week. They are > replacing the beautiful but high-maintenance teak strips that go around > the companionway. www.todspages.net/images/LF-alumstrips.jpg

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RE: M_Boats: What is the shortest trailer for a M-17?
by Tom Smith 09 May '06

09 May '06

I think the older M17 trailers were shorter than the new ones--maybe boat-on-trailer length was 20ft. Good and bad. The longer trailers tow better (I've towed both). I would think you could have a welder do a couple mods on a tongue extension that would serve that purpose. I could remove the tongue of our M15's trailer and lose foot or so easy. I'll take a pic of the M15 setup and post it to the group tomorrow. t /)) Tom Smith & Jane VanWinkle M17/496 & M17/064 -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces+tsmith=nextit.com(a)mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces+tsmith=nextit.com@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Carlos Albar-Diaz Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 1:23 PM To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: What is the shortest trailer for a M-17? I would appreciate some enlightment as to what is the shortest trailer available for a M-17. I am looking for a trailer that will fit (with the M-17 on top of the trailer) an a 20-ft long garage with door closed. I take as a given that the door will have to be 8-ft tall; that is taken care of. It is OK if in order to fit in the garage I need to " fold" the tongue to one side as in some Potter trailers. *Are you aware of any such " short" or " folding tongue" trailers?* You may wonder what I am up to. I am moving to Denver and would like to be able to store the boat inside the garage so I can work on it in the wiinter. Most importantly, if I get a trailer that fits in a 20-ft long garage then I will be able to ship the boat in a 20-ft shipping container when I move overseas (frequent event for me!). I am tired of buring boats and having to sell them when I move.. Thanks for your thoughts! Carlos Valencia, CA _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats

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RE:M8 on Craigslist, SF
by Jonathan Winsor Goold 09 May '06

09 May '06

Looks like an M8 to me. Here is another one on craigslist: http://stockton.craigslist.org/boa/155762755.html -- Ciao, Jonathan W. Goold M12 #21 "Tinkerbell" Salt Lake City

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Photo Site
by Bill Lamica 09 May '06

09 May '06

Hi Don, You know if I was fortunate enough and talented enough to be able to reconstitute one of those M23's I probably would spend all of my time on the boat. However, for me the advantages of light, small and easily manageable are of importance. Besides, I still have a real passion for the Photo Site. Sorry to say, I've only verbally ordered the M15. Bob is backorderd in M15's and M17's and I'll be expecting my new boat for the summer. I'll be on my way to So Cal to work on the details in about a month. I'll be going with the stock Ivory color with either blue or green stripe and electrical. I've got other stuff already collected to add to the boat such as LED cabin lights, mast head light, CQR anchor, and more. But, that stuff will be installed and albums posted of those changes. I did have a name picked out until my daughter gave me a grandchild... now I'm leaning towards Celeste or Celestial or Star or Starstruck or something of that order. Then again I may join the group who hasn't got a name picked out. I read somewhere that we sailors spend a greater amount of time naming our boats than we do our children. The again there are some fortunate like Randy Graves and "Dinky" and "Not so Dinky" where the names just appeared (sort of). Bill www.MSOGPhotoSite.com Bill: I hate to think that then your boat arrives, you will spend all of your spare time sailing and not adding to your great photo site. What's the status of your M-15? Do you have it on order yet? If so, when is the anticipated delivery date? Are there going to be any special features to the boat? What color? What is her name?

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Re: M_Boats: Photo site
by LUDLOWD2＠aol.com 09 May '06

09 May '06

Bill: I hate to think that then your boat arrives, you will spend all of your spare time sailing and not adding to your great photo site. What's the status of your M-15? Do you have it on order yet? If so, when is the anticipated delivery date? Are there going to be any special features to the boat? What color? What is her name? I've got a modified "launching" checklist for the M-15 as well as a list of needed additions that I put together (fenders, flare gun, dock lines, spare prop, etc) . If you like, I can send them to you Inquiring Monty owners want to know. Don Ludlow M-15 #620 Sweet Dream - Mobile

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M8 on Craigslist, SF
by Bobbie Mayer 09 May '06

09 May '06

Is this an M8? http://seattle.craigslist.org/boa/157091824.html Bobbie

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Montgomery 23
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 09 May '06

09 May '06

Well!, that's more like it. Do you all like those stainless steel ports that I installed since you last saw Dautless! Phew! When the Mrs. looks at the checkbook I'm gonna be in trouble. Good thing I have Dauntless all ready to go and sitting at the dock in beautiful Washington state. All right all right, back to reality! hahaha Thanks for the boost in spirits though to David, Todd, and of course to the beautiful Raven's owner Rick. (I'm not promissing though that the doctored pic didn't get sent to my inlaws!) Sean

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SCA Cruiser Challenge 2006
by htmills＠bright.net 09 May '06

09 May '06

>From the Small Craft Advisor Bulletin Board: "Regrettably, Cruiser Challenge 2006 has been canceled. A number of factors led to the decision, including the moving of our offices to the Puget Sound area, which made the logistics considerably more difficult for us. As many of you know, although Small Craft Advisor helped start the event, and has been a long term sponsor, it was Judy Blumhorst and the Potter Yachters who carried the load of organizing and running each Cruiser Challenge. Without the tireless volunteer efforts of those folks--we didn't see any way the event could take place this year. We will get together with the Potter Yachters and discuss putting together a Cruiser Challenge for 2007, and we'll announce the decision here as soon as we know." Now if only there were one on the east coast (or midwest).....*sigh*

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Montgomery 23
by David W. Wood 09 May '06

09 May '06

> Doesn't sound like anything that Photshop couldn't fix....*LOL* No sooner said than done: http://www.dwoodworks.com/Dauntless.jpg Your in-laws owe me one, Sean! David P.S. My apologies to Rick Agrella. Very nice work! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= David W. Wood -=- dwood(a)dwoodworks.com 1981 M15 -=- Hull #163

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RE: M_Boats: Where's Tomales bay?
by Tom Smith 08 May '06

08 May '06

CA, just north of SF in the Point Reyes Nat'l Seashore. Great place to paddle a sea kayak too... t /)) Tom Smith & Jane VanWinkle M17/496 & M17/064 -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces+tsmith=nextit.com(a)mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces+tsmith=nextit.com@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Brian Gilbert Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 4:48 AM To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: Where's Tomales bay? OK, I'm apparently the only bonehead who's never heard of Tomales bay, but you've got me intrigued... what state is it in? (I'm betting mid-Atlantic) Best BG -- Brian Gilbert Marine Media M17 "Tiny Dancer" (ex "Stargazer") (423)876-9990 3404 Hartford Drive Chattanooga, TN 37415 www.sailingsmall.com on 5/7/06 9:02 PM, montgomery_boats-request(a)mailman.xmission.com at montgomery_boats-request(a)mailman.xmission.com wrote: > I have been interested in sailing Tomales Bay with my 17. My >>> experiences with her so far have been limited to inland lakes and >>> the Delta. Anybody have experience at Tomales? Looks like tides may >>> be an issue. Anything one should be aware of? I am an average sailor. >>> >>> Jeff _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats

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