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by Tom Jenkins 12 May '08

12 May '08

To Gary Hyde: My thinking about a new tow vehicle for the 17 are gradually changing as the price of gas goes up dollar by dollar; kind of makes the Subaru look even better. I don't know if you indicated what kind of mileage you get with and without the boat in tow, but if it has to suffice as an all-around car, it is starting to matter. The 2009 turbo model has 224 hp, but it should not be much different from yours, judging by EPA ratings. The retrofit brake systems for the Pacific trailer are still in the mid $600 range, so they are worth the money, as you have pointed out. I also wondered whether you use the "factory" Class I hitch with the 1.5" receiver, or if you managed to find a class III with the 2" receiver. As always, thanks for your comments. Tom Jenkins M17 Scintilla

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Mainsheet movement of Montgomery 15
by Lindow, David (FBCUC) 12 May '08

12 May '08

Does anyone have any comments concerning the movement of the mainsheet from the companion way to the transom on a Monty 15? I would like to add a bimini and would like to cover as much of the cockpit as possible. With the mainsheet system in the companionway the size of a bimini is rather small. My thoughts are to use a mainsheet system similar to that of the Catalina 22 thus freeing up the entire cockpit. What do you think? I did this on a 22 footer years a ago and it worked fine. A good boomvang holds the mass down on a run. The only limitation is that you can't sheet in quite as tight. Any thoughts? Does anyone have a suggestion of bimini top installation? It's getting hot fast in Texas. :o) David P.S.: I'm new to the Montgomery 15. I've been reading post for about three months but this is the first time I have ever responded. I sail out of San Antonio and picked up my Monty 15 a few months back. She is a great little sailor. I primarily sail Canyon Lake and coast around Corpus and Rockport.

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Single Line Reefing and Jib Downhaul
by Tim Diebert 12 May '08

12 May '08

For whoever was interested in this two reef single line system and the jib downhaul I use. Images and explanation posted to a web page here <http://www.timtone.com/monty/singlelinereefing.htm> . I hope this helps. Have a great weekend all. Cheers, Tim D. in BC.

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Willy?
by htmills＠zoominternet.net 12 May '08

12 May '08

Anyone heard from Willy lately? No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.16/1427 - Release Date: 5/11/2008 1:08 PM

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T-shirt prices same as last year - order away
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 10 May '08

10 May '08

OK.....T-shirt and sweatshirt prices are the same as last year. Order away. If you would like some I need the following info from you. quantity of what you want (t-shirt, long sleeve t, sweatshirt, or hooded zip up sweat sweatshirt) sizes of what you want your complete shipping address I will get back to you with total including shipping (UPS charges). I need payment in my hand by the 25th of this month. On the 26th I will place order. It will take likely 3 weeks to get shirts and then I'll ship'em out. All contacts through email please @ _nebwest2(a)aol.com_ (mailto:nebwest2@aol.com) Sean **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001)

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T-shirts
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 09 May '08

09 May '08

OK gang.... Looks like a good response to printing another run of t-shirts. Thanks for the posts and emails. I will do this run the same way we did it last time. Let me get prices finalized today with the print shop. Then I'll post the prices on the webpage which is at _http://havasumontgomerys.piczo.com/montyt-shirtsandsweatshirts?cr=1_ (http://havasumontgomerys.piczo.com/montyt-shirtsandsweatshirts?cr=1) or you can go to my home page _www.havasumontgomerys.piczo.com_ (http://www.havasumontgomerys.piczo.com) click the drop-down box that says "pages" and then click on the link to the T-shirt/sweatshirts page. I have not updated the prices yet. I will have that done by the end of the day today. What you will need to do is to email me what you would like to get, the sizes, and the quantities. I also need your full shipping address. I will use the UPS calculator to calculate shipping and send you back a total. You'll have to trust me and send me a check. I hate to have to ask that of you but it keeps me from having to front a bunch of money and means I'll only print as many items as we need. I will need to receive the check by the 25th of this month. I will tally up all paid orders on the 25th, have them printed up, and ship them out. It's the same system we used last time. I'll post on here as soon as I have the correct pricing on the website. Hold onto those orders until then. Please email t-shirt correspondences to me rather than posting them here so we don't tie up the message board. Thanks, Sean **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001)

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Re: M_Boats: dangling motors
by bownez＠juno.com 08 May '08

08 May '08

Hi Connie, Wonderful to see we are still benefiting form your input to the list. Regardless of transom strength, new motors are quite spendy these days. Now, if you have a Johnson 6hp dirty 2 stroke built in 1966 (like I once had for my M17) a theft would not be a big loss. But, the sweet little Yamaha 4hp 4st that I now have for my M17 that is green, fuel miserly, and desired, that set me back $1100 years ago would be a slam to the billfold. Thus, take your chances, I'm removing mine. Time to sail in Minnesota, Bones _____________________________________________________________ Recharge and relax. Click for great vacation ideas. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2121/fc/Ioyw6i3nMAa6iHF9kI3JlYpjAeYQrHc…

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Re: M_Boats: Any interest in another run of MontyT-shirts/sweatshirts??
by Moti Krauthamer 08 May '08

08 May '08

Could you post the link to the shirts again? I'd be interested in a long sleeve as well. By the way if you need someone to print these up I have a guy in Seattle that could do a great job at a great price. Thanks, Moti >Thanks Sean > >I would be good for a couple of tee also. Is there any shirts that are long >sleeve?5 > >Capt'n Jim Sadler >skipper sailing vessel Pelican M-15 > >On Tue, May 6, 2008 at 8:31 AM, <Nebwest2(a)aol.com> wrote: > >> I've had two requests recently for some of the Montgomery T shirts and >> sweatshirts I printed up last year (or was that the year before???) >> Anyway, if >> there is enough interest we could do another run. I have to have at least >> 25 to >> 30 individual items ordered at once to avoid a large set-up fee for the >> printer. If there is enough interest I'll put together another run. >> >> Here is a direct link to the page on my website from last year to see the >> shirts. I would imagine the prices to be about the same but If we are >> going to >> do this I'll have to run down to the printer and make sure. The prices >> displayed are from last years run. >> >> Sean >> >> >> >> **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on >> family >> favorites at AOL Food. >> (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) >> _______________________________________________ >> http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats >> >_______________________________________________ >http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats

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Re: M17 heavy weather capabilities
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 07 May '08

07 May '08

I'd have to second Gary's observations about the M17 hatch. I'm a pretty big boy and honestly I never tried it. My 17 had the backwards opening front hatch, so even if you fit, the hatch lid would prevent you from leaning forward. In this photo you can see the hinges are on the front of the hatch and that there's no way you'd be able to work around it to deal with the luff of the jib. _http://msogphotosite.com/MSOG/b17thomps/b17thomps7.jpg_ (http://msogphotosite.com/MSOG/b17thomps/b17thomps7.jpg) On later versions and I believe the new M17's that Bob builds the hatch opens from the front... Hey Gary H.! Doesn't your hatch open from the front??? Could you manage a headsail change through it??? (http://msogphotosite.com/MSOG/b17thomps/b17thomps7.jpg) Lately, I have been experimenting for the first time ever (for me) with a simple downhaul attached to the jib/genoa head. Holly cow, why I never did this before is beyond me. I don't mind going forward and pulling a sail down when someone's on the helm but when singlehanding it's a pain. When I'm alone I try to make sure I don't overcanvass for the conditions, but if I do, now I can at least get the sail down on the deck and secure before I ever leave the relative safety of the cockpit. It also allows me to hank on a jib at the dock , and attach the halyard without worry that the halyard is going to foul something by swinging around slack before I'm ready to raise it. I just hook up the downhaul and tension the halyard. I know, I know, roller furling would solve that issue. Someday I may go back to a furler, but for now I'm happy with hank-ons. Sean **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489

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Any interest in another run of Monty T-shirts/sweatshirts??
by Bobbie Mayer 06 May '08

06 May '08

I'm interested in a sweatshirt but can't find the link. Bobbie

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