July 2007 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

RE: Any New Emails? (Here Ya' Go)
by Scott Simpson 15 Jul '07

15 Jul '07

Ahoy There! If anyone is interested in seeing progress photos of M17 #644 please view my website www.westofone.com <http://www.westofone.com/> . Although the construction process has taken longer than anticipated, Alonzo and Bob have been doing a great job getting her completed. I'm envious reading about all those great sailing rendezvous.' Maybe fall-season in the bay area? Cheers! Scott (Help! I've become an "arm-chair" sailor and can't get up!) www.westofone.com

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Any New Emails?
by m15＠frontiernet.net 15 Jul '07

15 Jul '07

Hi Is it just quiet on the Monty list? I've not seen any new posts in a week. My Email is M15(a)frontiernet.net Thanks Christian F.

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Re: Tounge Extention
by George Morrison 12 Jul '07

12 Jul '07

Bobbie, A 1-1/4" to 2" Hitch Adapter (plus another hitch pin w/clip) would allow a Launch-Aide to fit your Class II receiver, plus add a bit more length http://shop.easternmarine.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=catalog.prodInfo&product… However, you'd need to buy a Class III Hitch and ball to use at the other end. I don't think you'll find a class III to class II receiver tube adapter for your existing hitch (2" down to 1-1/4"). I guess you "could" use your class II hitch w/clip in the Launch-Aide, but I wouldn't do that as it would fit awfully loose. George M15 #319

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Re: M_Boats: tongue extension
by chbenneck＠juno.com 11 Jul '07

11 Jul '07

Hi Dan, I had my welding shop add an 8 foot long trailer tongue extension to my Trailrite trailer. The shop welded a "U" on the bottom side of the trailer tongue. The 8 foot long square tube aft end fitted into the "U" to hold the back end in place. They welded on a trailer ball to the upper side of the extension, which mated with the receiver on the Trailrite trailer. With the extension ball locked in the Trailrite receiver, you now have a nice rigid extension. The end of the extension had another receiver to fit your trailer ball, on your car or truck I found the 8 foot extension extremely useful when launching on a shallow ramp. You could float the M15 without getting the tires wet, or dipping the end of the car in the water. The only problem you'll have is that the extension tube will hit the high point of the ramp as you back down with the trailer. It will scrape, but it's a very minor inconvenience. When not in use, I held the tongue extension in place on the trailer frame using a trailer "U" bolt with wing nuts. This keeps the extension locked in place. I used a bungee cord to fasten the aft end of the tube to the trailer frame. A piece of outdoor carpet under the tube will ease the ride. A trailer tongue extension makes launching and retrieving much easier, if you are driving a passenger car, as I was (VW Jetta wagon). Connie ex M15 #400 LEPPO

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Re: M_Boats: tongue extension
by EinkaufR43＠aol.com 11 Jul '07

11 Jul '07

Rick; I'm delighted to see your post on your solution. I have made a similar item, but have yet to use it. My concern is the leverage on my light 1 1/4" hitch. My tow vehicle is a little, low Audi A4 with minimal rear overhang, and I've proven that I need the extension by damaging my winch post and more trying to crank my M-15 uphill against her will. My local welding shop genius has Mr. Trail-Rite repaired and reinforced and ready for my upcoming outing. I've wondered if some sort of support wheel might be a safety measure, or if the trailer jack wheel might serve that purpose. I suppose that could cause ramp problems. Anybody done that? Ron Stanton in Michigan M-15 #249<BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> See what's free at http://www.aol.com.</HTML>

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Re: M Boats: tounge extension
by Bobbie Mayer 11 Jul '07

11 Jul '07

>I bought a "Launch-Aide" for my M15's Trail-rite trailer. Works great for me! > > Here's a link... > http://www.visualaid.com/web_design/launchaide/brochure.html That looks great except that I have a Class II hitch with a smaller receiver. Do you think it would be safe to use with an adapter? (I don't see why not as I would not be towing with it and the sailboat is still the same weight, but maybe I'm not thinking of something.) Bobbie

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Re: M Boats: tounge extension
by George Morrison 11 Jul '07

11 Jul '07

I bought a "Launch-Aide" for my M15's Trail-rite trailer. Works great for me! Here's a link... http://www.visualaid.com/web_design/launchaide/brochure.html

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Re: M_Boats: Favorite Monty sailmaker?
by GILASAILR＠aol.com 11 Jul '07

11 Jul '07

Brian, I have used Ullman Sails Newport Beach for years & when I was in the business- found them to be excellent quality for the $. NFIW. G,Oberbeck M-17 #316a ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

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Lake Champlain Cruise
by Rick Langer 10 Jul '07

10 Jul '07

So far we have three M15s signed up for a one week cruise on Lake Champlain starting on August 18, Frank Durant, Abbey Gura and me. Lake Champlain is a large, clean, deep lake with the reputation of good fishing and I for one hope that it has the east coast M-cruiser's new delicacy, "Crawfish". If anyone is interested in joining us, let me know. Come on, what's another week of vacation in a lifetime of working. Rick Langer

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Re: M_Boats: Sailmaker
by Jslubliner＠aol.com 10 Jul '07

10 Jul '07

Tom at Ullman San Diego made several sails for our Coyote FD and I never had a problem. He was good, quick and affordable. Nice sails can make your day. John in Tucson ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

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