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Re: M_Boats: Columbia
by JDavies104＠aol.com 23 Nov '08

23 Nov '08

You're actually both going forward slowly and slipping to leeward rather more quickly, so you have to make sure you have searoom to leeward if you're in restricted water (I sail on the Potomac River) to be sure that your quiet contemplation isn't rudely interrupted. Rick ************** One site has it all. Your email accounts, your social networks, and the things you love. Try the new AOL.com today!(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212962939x1200825291/aol?re… w-dp%26icid=aolcom40vanity%26ncid=emlcntaolcom00000001)

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Fin vs CB Models
by Carlos 22 Nov '08

22 Nov '08

Ron/Mark/Fin keel owners- Do you keep your boats in a slip? What is the depth required to launch? Is launching contingent on tide levels? Is launching an issue vs. the CB model? It would appear that FK model require a much steeper ramp angle or allowing boat/trailer to quite a bit deeper than CB model - again, just my perception. Interested to know what the difference is in launching / retrieving vs. CB model. Is ramp angle a concern when launching vs. CB model? Thanks, Carlos BTW - after you provide insight on above, feel free to talk about the sailing characteristics of FK vs. CB. I am sure you will enjoy sharing this insight!!!! :) :)

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Return to the North Channel
by Rick Langer 21 Nov '08

21 Nov '08

They all sound good to me Doug. Rick > Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:32:19 -0800 (PST) > From: Doug Kelch <doug_kelch(a)yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: M_Boats: Return to the North Channel > To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats > <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Message-ID: <903777.29119.qm(a)web58701.mail.re1.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 > > So many places so little time. > The North Channel is certainly one of the best cruising areas in North > America > The Dry Tortugas in April for two weeks > The Chesapeake bay for a week in May > The North Channel In June for two weeks ( gets crowded in July and August > from what I hear) > > Maine for two weeks in August/September > Pamlico Sound for two weeks in October > > and the list goes on :-) > > It's just too early for me to commit to any particular trip.? I will have > to wait and see. > > Doug Kelch

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Re: M_Boats: Old men
by John R. Butler 21 Nov '08

21 Nov '08

Ronnie, I'm with you: "Age and cunning will overcome Youth and vigor every time". I've only been sailing for some 74 years, and it is getting to be a daily struggle, but haven't swallowed the anchor yet. I'm trying to "be strong" (see my signature below), should make it in a couple months. John R. Butler theoldcat(a)cox.net "Over the Hill" and "out of warranty" at 70? Check Psalms 90.10, be strong and make it to 80!

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Changes in the Photo Site
by Bill Lamica 21 Nov '08

21 Nov '08

Hi All, As you know: You cannot post photos on this E-mail forum. However, you can on Trailer Sailor: http://bbs.trailersailor.com/forums/montgomery/index.cgi. The largest and oldest forums board for small boat sailors (get tired of the Monty Group, visit others). In an effort to reduce bandwidth, bandwidth theft and related costs, Hot Linking is disabled on the MSOG Photo Site for all sites except the Trailer Sailor discussion boards. If you wish to use any of the photos in a non commercial manner on Trailer Sailor, you are most welcome and encouraged to link the Photo Site to your discussion. This is handled and set up through the Company who Master Hosts, literally thousands of sites. It is rare to have a problem with them. Please advise me if there are any concerns, or if you have requests for enabling on other sites, and it will be put under review by myself and the proposed new owner of the Photo Site (more on that pretty soon). As an ex USN 2nd Class Petty officer (E-5), and past owner of a Jerry Montgomery M17 #496... I bid you fair winds and following seas! Bill Photo Site

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Re: M_Boats: Columbia
by GILASAILR＠aol.com 21 Nov '08

21 Nov '08

Larry, Take a look at a "Boomkicker" _http://mauriprosailing.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code… (http://mauriprosailing.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=…) = I used to install a fair number of these when I was in the business, currently use one on my 17. NFIW but I have had good service and prices from this company also. Gary O. M-17 # 316a "LB/GF" In a message dated 11/21/2008 10:59:48 A.M. US Mountain Standard Tim, larrypegg(a)aol.com writes: Well I've been out on the Mighty Columbia a few times now.? Not as much as I would like but that's how it goes this time of year.? I'm not nearly so brave when it's just me on the water.? I pull in my roller jib pretty early and am wishing for a topping lift for the main so I could reef if need be. the wind has been mostly very light and the one time it picked up we were already headed in.? Overall, I've learned some and had a good time.? The bad news is (good for Ida sailor) when I was single handing the first time I forgot to pull the rudder and almost ruined it.? My wife normally does this while I get the truck.? I salvaged it with some epoxy but it is in Bad shape.? So, over the holiday, I'll take it to Joel and have a new swing up made . Anyone have experience with reefing the main with no topping lift.? is there a good sequence of action that makes it easy?? At your service Larry Pegg Pilgrim M-17 #55 208 249 0538 _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats **************One site has it all. Your email accounts, your social networks, and the things you love. Try the new AOL.com today!(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212962939x1200825291/aol?re… %26icid=aolcom40vanity%26ncid=emlcntaolcom00000001)

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Re: M_Boats: Topping lift
by John R. Butler 21 Nov '08

21 Nov '08

Larry, I've had topping lifts on most of my various sailboats, would now not want to be without one. "Rejoyce!" has a doubled-ended topping lift: one end to a block at the end of the boom, then to a cleat on the side; other end to a block at mast- head, thence down to a turning block and back to a cam cleat on the cabin top. Health requires that I do everything from the cockpit. Also use the topping lift for port-side only Lazy Jacks, also very useful for a too-old man. I use a very light line for the topping lift, but long! John R. Butler theoldcat(a)cox.net First M15 was "Joy", '83 #264 Now sail "Rejoyce!", '86 #361

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Re: M_Boats: Return to the North Channel
by bownez＠juno.com 21 Nov '08

21 Nov '08

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Return to the North Channel
by Rick Langer 21 Nov '08

21 Nov '08

Bones, I think Frank would be up for it. He and I were planning to go there last year, but the gas prices and our other cruises nixed our plans. He and Abbey are not on the list so I copied them on this post. Doug, Tod and John are on the list, so is Mike Murphy who might be interested. I'll copied Anne too. She's good for stirring up interest in the NC. Anyone else who's interested is this wonderful area, chime in and maybe we can make happen. If you don't go to the North Channel in this lifetime you'll definitely have to reincarnate to get another chance. I'm slightly less than 800 miles from Spanish, however, our gas was $2.37 yesterday. (Do we live in the same country?) If we can get the admiral interested, I'd say, we got a cruise. Come on Doug, there's a lot more North Channel yet to explore. You can sleep at my house. Rick > Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:05:54 GMT > From: "bownez(a)juno.com" <bownez(a)juno.com> > Subject: Re: M_Boats: Return to the North Channel > To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com > Message-ID: <20081119.230554.22906.0(a)webmail23.vgs.untd.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Hi Rick, > > I'd would love to do another trip to the North Channel, do you suppose we > could get the entire gang together again? I think I have the easy drive, > only 800 miles one way. (except for Frank). Gas in Mn at $1.67 a gallon > today! > > Bones

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T-shirts - got the call
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 21 Nov '08

21 Nov '08

Hey Gang...if you ordered a Lapstrake T-shirt or sweatshirt...bad news. I've skipped town and used all your money to buy some cosmetic surgery for myself, (specifically liposuction). NOT! :-) Actually, I just got the call that the are ready to be picked up. I'll be boxing them up today and Monday (I am on duty Sat/Sun) and should have them in the mail Monday afternoon. Thanks for your patience! Sean **************One site has it all. Your email accounts, your social networks, and the things you love. Try the new AOL.com today!(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212962939x1200825291/aol?re… %26icid=aolcom40vanity%26ncid=emlcntaolcom00000001)

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