December 2008 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

Bow Cleats
by Rick Langer 03 Dec '08

03 Dec '08

Hey Doug, Thanks for the pictures and the information. On second thought I think using just the mooring bit might be the solution. It's a lot simpler than trying to fit cleats on top of the deck joint. Where did you get that mooring cleat? I found one on the Defender site; http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|7504|292249|410597&id=38627 but it's 7" across which might be a little too big ($49). WM has one for $143. As usual I stopped right there. Gaff rigged cutter? I can't wait to see it. Sounds like it will increase sail area. Will balance be a problem? It sounds exciting. Take care, Rick

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East cruise for 2009
by Rick Langer 03 Dec '08

03 Dec '08

Doug, I like them all. I'll commit to the North Channel in June and Maine in Sept. and say maybe to the Keyes in April. Thanks, Rick

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"missing" M23s
by Brian Gilbert 03 Dec '08

03 Dec '08

Sean: Unfortunately, no... haven't seen one anywhere near here. I'm just daydreaming. I absolutely love my 17, but i'd really like some more room down below, like a dinette table so I can sit, work on the computer and have a cup of coffee. Best BG On Dec 2, 2008, at 10:41 PM, montgomery_boats-request(a)mailman.xmission.com wrote: > Of course your question, Brian, leads me to wonder??? Have you > located one > of the "missing 23's" ??? I hope so! (There's only about 5 > left that we don't > know the whereabouts of) If you have I'd grab it! There was a run > there > for > a while where they were turning up quite a bit, but things have gotten > pretty quiet on the "available 23" market lately! Fred an Lily's > '02 is for sale > though in Tucson and I believe it is not only all lead, but if I'm not > mistaken it has a stainless centerboard trunk and a bronze swing keel, > doesn't it?? > > Let us know what you found! Brian Gilbert Location Audio for Video and Film

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Bow Cleats
by Rick Langer 03 Dec '08

03 Dec '08

Hey Doug, That sounds like something I'd like to do, for the same reasons. Basically the center cleat can't handle an anchor rode and two tie offs at raft-ups. Do you have a picture of your installation? What brand cleat did you use? Thanks, Rick M15 #337 Bluebird > Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 09:43:51 -0800 (PST) > From: Doug Kelch <doug_kelch(a)yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: M_Boats: (no subject) > To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats > <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Message-ID: <951304.8890.qm(a)web58704.mail.re1.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 > > Hi wannabe, > > I anchor out about 30 nights a year and went many years without them with > no noticeable affects, even in some 50 kts storms. > > I have recently added 2, 4" cleats where the bow chocks would normally > go.? These were mostly to facilitate raft ups with a main anchor out and a > boat on each side.? The older standard cleat cannot accommodate a lot of > line.? The newer center cleats on the Bob Eeg boats have a much higher > line capacity. > > If I am anchored alone I use one of the newly added side cleats and there > is nothing there to chaff against. > > Thanks > > Doug >

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East cruise for 2009
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 03 Dec '08

03 Dec '08

Geez Doug...My in-laws live in Nebraska. You got me considering moving there so I could attend cruises on BOTH coasts!!! **************Life should be easier. So should your homepage. Try the NEW AOL.com. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000…)

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lost M23's
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 03 Dec '08

03 Dec '08

Holly Cow....three left maybe only 2!??? Alright, now your guys assignment is to get some pictures of them! And.....I'm still waiting for that Christmas card shot of a Monty with a real snowman next to it!!! C'mon, Bones, you ought to be able to produce that one! **************Life should be easier. So should your homepage. Try the NEW AOL.com. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000…)

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Re: M_Boats: lost M23's
by bownez＠juno.com 03 Dec '08

03 Dec '08

Sean, I did find another on Lake Minnetonka last summer after Theo spotted it under a tarp in a marina parking lot. It was moored at a dock and I tried to read the hull number but there was too much built-up paint to make it out. I have not located the owner. Rumor has it there is one more on Lake MilleLacs in north central Minnesota. The search goes on... Bones ____________________________________________________________ Click to become a master chef, own a restaurant and make millions. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw2ROj7cATcMKPsM9Hv1IX1MoFI…

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lost M23's
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 03 Dec '08

03 Dec '08

Well Cool!!! The that makes 4 that we don't know the whereabouts of! Are you guys gonna make the San Juans/Gulf Islands trip?? Hope so and bring them with! **************Life should be easier. So should your homepage. Try the NEW AOL.com. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000…)

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NOAA Charts
by Steve and Diana Parsons 03 Dec '08

03 Dec '08

A link to free pamphlet size charts was posted on the CBrats site. This looks like a real handy tool for obtaining charts at the last minute. I don't know that I would want to use the charts for full time serious navigation, but they are handy. http://www.nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/staff/BookletChart.html

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Texas 200 - Outer Banks 130
by Doug Kelch 03 Dec '08

03 Dec '08

I thought a couple of Montgomery sailors were going to do the Texas 200 - if so could you report a synoposis. I am thinking of doing the OBX130 and would like to hear about "beach" camping with an M15. Were you anchored too far off of the slowly shallowing beaches? Bill and Paul Moffitt are organizing a Texas200 type event called the OBX130. It will take place around the Outer Banks of North Carolina. They have set up a website with a forum. If you are at all interested, keep an eye on it for developements.... http://www.obx130.com/

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