August 2007 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

My New M 15
by Scott Simpson 11 Aug '07

11 Aug '07

Ron, Congrats on your new M15. I'm sure you will have a great time with "Spirit" once she is all decked out. I had my M17 delivered last week and still taking care of a few items prior to launch. I do recommend, prior to delivery, that Bob is on hand to answer all your questions: He's the expert on the subject. Make sure all the parts are there (i.e. sails, sheets, rigging, shackles, etc). Take inventory. Also, make sure the boat is CF registered prior to departure. Ask Bob to help you with this. He's done it many times over the years. Mine is still unregistered, but with his help, I'll be legal to float sometime next week. Enjoy! Scott Simpson West of One 300 3rd Street, # 903 San Francisco, CA 94107 415. 328.2668 scott(a)westofone.com www.westofone.com

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My New M 15
by judy casino 11 Aug '07

11 Aug '07

Well, I will be taking delivery of a new M 15 next week at the factory. I can't wait. I will then have to do some outfitting of the boat and trailer before launching her. Are there any members of the owners group in Southern California? If so, do you get together as a group for sailing trips on the coast? In any event, I look forward to participating more on the site now that I'll have my boat. Ron ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396545433

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Chesapeake Bay - Labor Day weekend cruise expanding
by Doug Kelch 10 Aug '07

10 Aug '07

Two individuals would like to come to the Chesapeake Bay cruise but have a long drive and would like to extend the cruise for a few more days. Is there anyone else out there who might come for a longer cruise? We have 3 confirmed and two hopefuls for the 3 day cruise. A possible itineray for the longer cruise from Monday on would explore some areas on the Bay we haven't been to before. Monday North to Fairlee Creek - nice deepwater sandy beach - you can park the bow on the beach with a stern anchor - a famos power boat party spot in the summer but should be real quite Monday eveing and Tuesday. It is about 18 nm from the Magothy river. If you aren't ambitious enough to make it to Fairlee creek you could stop at Rock Hall Monday night and do Fairlee creek on Tuesday night Tuesday - back accdross the bay to explore the non-restricted area of the Aberdeen proving grounds -(the big boomers in this area are NOT thunderstorms). Very nice and secluded. Wednesday - back south to Bodkin creek off of the Patapsco river or for a shorter sail explore either Middle river or the Back river. Thursday Explore the creeks of the Patasco - possibly into Baltimore Harbor if you like the city life. Friday - Back to the Magathoy river Saturday - back to Sandy Point park Thanks Doug Kelch "Seas the Day" --------------------------------- Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games.

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Lake Don Pedro Sailing pictures
by Richard Cottrell 10 Aug '07

10 Aug '07

This past Monday morning I was Sailing from Fleming Meadows Marina to Moccasin Point Marina when I happened along a Mark Eichman sailing his Catalina 25. Mark joined me for the approx 30 mile round trip sail while taking pictures along the way. There are some good pictures of Really flying Gennaker and Spinnaker, as well of various other great shots. Go to www.lakedonpedrosailingclub.org click on photos then scroll down to 2007 8-6 Moccasin Cruise pdf. takes a moment to load pictures. Scroll through pictures. I hope to eventually get a CD from Mark. Rich Cottrell, M15 "Really"

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Thank you Gary
by Scott Simpson 04 Aug '07

04 Aug '07

Scott Simpson West of One 300 3rd Street, # 903 San Francisco, CA 94107 415. 328.2668 scott(a)westofone.com www.westofone.com

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Message For Gary Hyde (re: outboard engine)
by Scott Simpson 04 Aug '07

04 Aug '07

Hi Gary, I finally received my M17 from the factory. I noticed you originally had a Honda 2hp on "Vanilla" and then you transferred it to "Hydeaway 2" for a short while. I see you now have a Yamaha 4hp. My question to you: Was your Honda a short shaft model? I'm debating on a Honda 2hp (s). I realize the engine's minimal performance with the M17, but this is not an issue for me. With the (s) model, it would be easier to stow below. Also, if you did have this engine, did you find the engine bracket bolted too high for this particular engine. Maybe it's a structural design issue, but I would have preferred the motor bracket be positioned a few inches lower. In the up position, it appears that most outboards sit visually too high. Thanks, Gary, for any light you can shed on the subject. Scott Simpson West of One 300 3rd Street, # 903 San Francisco, CA 94107 415. 328.2668 scott(a)westofone.com www.westofone.com

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Re: Speed sensor location
by John R. Butler 02 Aug '07

02 Aug '07

I just installed a cheap little depth sounder (Bottom Line Tournament 1101) on REJOYCE! which works fine, but the speed accessory seems to read much too slow. Can anyone please advise me the best place for a "paddlewheel" sensor? I would like it close to the transom so I can lean overboard and clear it when it gets fouled, as I know from experience they are prone to do. but: centerline? As far outboard as possible? Or where? .--.-. | ( ( )__ \ _ / (_, \ ) ,_) | -== (_) ==- -'--`--' /|\ / \ / | \ | ^^ / | \ / | \ ^^ /361| \ / | \ / | \ ^^ / | \ ___/____| \ ______|_ \ ___ _______/ ==== \___\___/ | “MONTGOMERY 15” / ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~^~~^=~^~~-=~^~^~=~^~=~~^~= ~^~=~~^=~^~~^~^=~^~-~^~~^~= ^~=~^~=~~^~~=~~=~^~=~~^~~^~^^ John Butler - Sailing again. Praise the Lord!

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mainsail trim
by Arnold Sharpe 02 Aug '07

02 Aug '07

Can anyone out there in Montgomery land give me some opinion on the use of a "Boom Kicker" which came with the M-17 I recently purchased used (a 1977 model) I am new to my new M-17 but have several years sailing experience in larger sailboats (we had a Choey Lee Frisco Flyer, a Mariner 31 and a S &S 24 ft sloop). In addition to the "Boom Kicker" the boat has a vang but it mounts on the boom within a foot or so of the mainsheet.... the boom has no topping lift. We have been out sailing several times now under varying wind conditions (5 to 20 knots) and directions (reaching, running) and I do not see any advantages over a simple topping lift but I may be missing something. It seems to me that the vang serves little purpose as it attaches so close to the main sheet. The benefit of all that Montgomery experience out there would be greatly appreciated. Kind Regards...Arnold Sharpe M-17 "LITTLE BREEZE"

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Labor Day weekend cruise on the Chesapeake?
by Doug Kelch 02 Aug '07

02 Aug '07

I am currently planning a 3 day cruise on the Chesapeake for Labor day weekend. We will likely stay north of the Annapolis bay bridge to avoid the jelly fish in the lower bay. If intererested in joining or following the email thread drop me a note and I will add you to the private list. Great launch ramps at Sandy point state park. Winds permitting a possible itinerary is Sat - 16 nm to either Queenstown - very protected isolated farmland - nice orDurdin Cove in the Eastern neck Island National Wildlife refuge - no houses in sight but has a dock and ramp. Sun - back accross the bay 18 nm to Sillery Bay on the Magothy river and anchor off of White boat works in Gibson Island. This is the most expensive real estate in Maryland - the anchorage is next to an exclusive golf course and the only buidling in sight is the White boat works - beautiful. Another option is to stay on the Western Shore and do shorter sails. Let me know your interest --------------------------------- Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell.

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