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Sailor Tailor cover for M17 need help with measurements
by David Schuster 06 Feb '08

06 Feb '08

Hi, I am new to this group, My wife and I have purchased a new M17 from Bob. Plan to take delivery in mid to late April. I am wanting a cover for the boat from Sailors' Tailor. I have used them in the past for a cover for a Nimble 20 and they did a great job with it. I called them and they have the mooring cover to fit the deck and about 6 inch down the side. I would like the trailing/mooring cover so they need measurements from the rub rail to the bottom of the boat. I am not sure how far down the side of the hull I would need to take the material but enough to protect the hull from the sun light. Sailors' Tailor has the pattern for the deck, what they need is the measurements from the rail to the bottom of the hull in one foot increments starting at the bow and working back to the stern including the stern. Measurements for the location of the motor mount and rudder would also be needed. Can anyone help with these measurements. If so Please draw them on paper. Thank you much, David Schuster, MCSE, MCP+I Client Services for Information Technology McKee, Marburger & Fagnant, P.C. 185 South 5th Street Lander, Wyoming 82520 Bus: 307-332-4545 Fax: 307-332-3271 Dir: 307-332-1782 <mailto:davids@mmfcpa.com> davids(a)mmfcpa.com

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motors
by Tom Jenkins 05 Feb '08

05 Feb '08

Hello M-sters, Has anyone out there with a fully-loaded (electrical system, etc.) late-model M17 tried to push it with a 2 hp outboard? I know a 5 or 6 is better for long trips with no wind, but a 2 is so much lighter and easier to store that I am hoping it might be enough for maneuvering around marinas, etc., or even making a few miles in a pinch. I would do a test myself, but snow is approaching the garage eaves, and my 17 wishes to remain safely inside until the snow stops falling. Thanks, Tom Jenkins M17 Scintilla, June Lake, CA

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Re: M_Boats: motors
by bownez＠juno.com 05 Feb '08

05 Feb '08

Tom, I have been using a Yamaha 4 hp 4 stroke. John Vigor has a formula which calls for 4hp per ton of displacement. I find that to be close. The 4hp on the M17 seems to be about perfect with the exception of the common vibration of a single cylinder and a lack of a charging coil. A 4 stroke is also the "green" engine to have. Think spring Bones _____________________________________________________________ Domain Registration - Click Here http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2121/fc/Ioyw6i3nAo9SgxNjqj7G1uJ43T3uur9…

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jib sheet location--M17
by Tom Smith 05 Feb '08

05 Feb '08

Has anyone located working jib sheet blocks up on the combing just in front of the winches on an M17? I think you could trim in a bit more and maybe point a bit higher from that location rather from the toe rail. I know you could achieve the same thing with a barber hauler, but that's not the question I'm asking. Thanks. tom -- Tom & Jane M17 dharma bum

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resurrecting an M15
by Bill Lamica 01 Feb '08

01 Feb '08

Hi All, I received an E-mail with photos from Kendall who lives in Bossier City, Louisiana. Let me say I believe this may be the best (worse) case of M-boat neglect ever witnessed. I promise to make a page on the Photo Site for this boat as she is resurrected. I'll include the before photos which are only believable when seen. Anyway, Kendall needs advice and he is asking the right group. Let's see what we can do to get yet another M15 back on the water. Kendall has subscribed to the list, but his first post included photos and may not have made it to the group. I'm copying and including his first post: "A woman that moved to Texas offered my family her sailboat. I was not aware what a M-15 even was. Here are the pics of us cutting 5 trees to get it out. It had been parked since 1985. One tree was larger than 10" at the base. It was growing up thru the front of the trailer. The mainsail and the trolling motor were in the front of the cabin. We have been waiting on her to produce a registration and title before we spent money on it. She called last week with good news! She found it. We rescued it from the woods...now what? Best thing to clean the hull with? What will make it white again? Wood on interior rotted. Cabin door trashed. Cushions functional but nasty. Engine probably inop. Where can I purchase new (or gently used) sails? How can I make the exterior wood look good again? The top of the CB is broken. How can I fix it? Can I purchase a replacement? Should I replace the cables? I can't wait for decent weather! I want to clean the hull out with the pressure washer and shop vac. I'm glad I found MSOG. Please help me. Thanks, Kendall

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Kendall with more info
by kdocter＠bellsouth.net 01 Feb '08

01 Feb '08

Bill, Yes, I did forget to mention the trees growing out of the leaves, didn't I? I also forgot to mention...the trailer frame was so pushed into the ground I wasn't sure I wasn't rusted. It's not too bad. When we took it out of the woods, it was only about 2.5 miles from my house so I just aired up the tires. I have since replaced them. I'm thinking that I might have it sandblasted and painted AFTER I get the Monty in the water. I have viewed every picture on the website regarding M-15. I've been watching (and looking) since last spring. The link you gave me on centerboard repair does not show how to fix one that the top is broke off. I guess I'll contact Bob. Did one of the emails address someone in Livingston area...Northeast of Houston? Thanks for getting me started and the numerous emails. I really appreciate it! Kendall

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Re: montgomery_boats Digest, Vol 59, Issue 33
by kdocter＠bellsouth.net 01 Feb '08

01 Feb '08

Bill, Yes, I did forget to mention the trees growing out of the leaves, didn't I? I also forgot to mention...the trailer frame was so pushed into the ground I wasn't sure I wasn't rusted. It's not too bad. When we took it out of the woods, it was only about 2.5 miles from my house so I just aired up the tires. I have since replaced them. I'm thinking that I might have it sandblasted and painted AFTER I get the Monty in the water. I have viewed every picture on the website regarding M-15. I've been watching (and looking) since last spring. The link you gave me on centerboard repair does not show how to fix one that the top is broke off. I guess I'll contact Bob. Did one of the emails address someone in Livingston area...Northeast of Houston? Thanks for getting me started and the numerous emails. I really appreciate it! Kendall

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