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Isle Royale Trip
by John and DesAnne Hippe 16 Sep '08

16 Sep '08

Yes the 20 pound Bruce and 1" line is way overkill but that is what I had for a larger boat -- it was overkill for that boat too... The bottom I anchor on is sandy silt so the Bruce and Delta work very well.

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Re: M_Boats: Isle Royale Trip
by John and DesAnne Hippe 16 Sep '08

16 Sep '08

Hello Joe, I carry two anchors. The first is a 9 pound Delta with 6 feet of chain and 250 feet of 3/8" nylon rode. The second anchor is a 20 pound Bruce with 150 feet of 1" nylon rode. Both set perfectly every time. I have a third aluminum danforth type that I have found to be completely worthless so I don't carry it. John

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Isle Royale Trip
by John and DesAnne Hippe 16 Sep '08

16 Sep '08

Hello All, Well I made it around Isle Royale again. 11 days and about 235 miles! It was terrific! The solitude was great. For those of you unfamiliar with Isle Royale, it is a 45 mile long by 9 mile wide island in Lake Superior about 12 or so miles off the Minnesota/Canada coast. I departed from Grand Portage on Saturday August 30th for the 23 mile crossing over to the Windigo located at the southern end of the island. Wind was light so I had to motor most of the way but every other day had plenty of wind. >From Windigo the next leg was about 26 miles up to McCargoe Cove. I was on a broad reach almost the entire way...glorious! The next several days were spent exploring the various coves and inlets that make up the northern end of the island. I even went up around Gull Islands which are about 10-15 miles north of Isle Royale -- kind of spooky getting that far out but it was still cool. I had a new suit of sails made for me this winter which include a main with two reef points, a 130 working jib, a 160 genoa, and a 60 storm jib. With this combination I was able to keep moving safely through all the different weather. I had some very light air days 3-7 kts but still able to keep moving with the 160; and some 20-25 knot wind in which the reefed main and storm jib worked admirably. Even reefed down I was able to tack through 90 degrees when in calm water. Out in larger 5-6 foot waves I was getting more around 120 degrees through the tacks. Still working on this. I think that the wave action just pushes me around too much. I was also over canvased that day as I didn't want to go out on the foredeck to change the jib. I did several times on subsequent days however. On one day I did get some water over the combings -- kind of scary seeing 55 degree water pouring in...yikes! I was just coming out of a cove where I had been anchored on a close hauled course when a big gust caught me broadside. Over we went and in came the water. Not a huge amount but enough to cause me to keep my hand on the main sheet for the rest of the morning...the winds were very gusty. Usually about 10 knots but gusting to 25 or more knots. Had to keep playing the main like a dinghy. I had a single reef and the storm jib. I finally wised up and put the second reef in and we were fine after that. I felt quite safe with my boat and my gear. I found that the Montgomery 15 was equal to all the weather I encountered. Having a good set of sails was indespensible. Never again will I suffer through old sails! In addition to the new sails I had a good complement of safety gear -- oversized ground tackle, PFD with harness and tether, VHF radio, inflatable Kayak towed 50 feet astern, and EPIRB. I have posted some videos on youtube -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46zhrxeh2CM and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmPLowIibBU If the link doesn't work then try looking up "Montgomery 15 coming at you" (me being silly), and "Rounding Blake Point" I will upload more videos and pictures later. Cheers, John Hippe M-15

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Re: M_Boats: Isle Royale Trip
by bownez＠juno.com 16 Sep '08

16 Sep '08

Excellent report John! That is a trip I wish to make someday with my M17. Bones in Mpls ____________________________________________________________ Recharge and relax. Click for great vacation ideas. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Ioyw6i3nMAapeiMXubbNMQErrbOD9JM…

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Montgomery Panther - Any Info?
by MENUMI＠aol.com 14 Sep '08

14 Sep '08

To Whom It May Concern, I am a brand new subscriber to Montgomery Boats and joined, hopefully to find any information that one of you might have on Montgomery Panthers. I have just purchased what it purported to be a Montgomery Panther 16' racing hull from the mid-70's era.. Apparently there were only 15 ever made and I am in search of any info that might be available. Dimensions are: 15' 6" TOL, 6' 9" Beam. This hull, to my understanding was designed to race against Lasers, yet due to liability insurance issues was never brought into full production. She currently carries a main, jib and spinnaker at just over 400 sq. ft. I would Sincerely appreciate it if any of you might have some info on this design and any history behind it. Thanking You in Advance, Brooke **************Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014)

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Prize for 95th and the 100th Monty to register in Owner'sregistry
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 14 Sep '08

14 Sep '08

David, click on the link to the "yahoogroups" webpage. You have to sign in with your yahoo ID (if you don't have one you can sign up for free) That will give you access to the "database" function. Click on the "database" and then "add" your boat. If you have problems send me the info an I'll input it for you. Sean **************Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014)

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Prize for 95th and the 100th Monty to register in Owner'sregistry
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 14 Sep '08

14 Sep '08

Joe, hmmmm.....best I can do now is...mmmmmm well, how 'bout the 167th! ;-) S **************Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014)

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Re: M_Boats: Fin Keel Montgomery 17 available...
by Mark Escovedo 14 Sep '08

14 Sep '08

Bob, Do the drawings or designs for the Flushdeck layout still exist? Do you need an existing flushdeck to take deck layout info from? Hmmmm? You know the fin keel flushdeck version of this boat would make a great club racer, it would also make a great new One Design fleet. It would fill the gap nicely between dinghy sailors and the move to the 30 & 40 footers. But the M17 is such a great sailing boat, along with it's classic lines and somewhat retro look, some may not bother to go to the larger more expensive boats. Food for thought, Eh Mark E M17 F/D #103 AMY ----- Original Message ---- From: Bob From California <ocean37(a)hotmail.com> To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 11:46:21 PM Subject: Re: M_Boats: Fin Keel Montgomery 17 available... Hey Mark...! I would love to build one....! Nothing could beat it. Fair winds, Bob (949) 489-8227> Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 23:05:48 -0700> From: m17flushdeck_amy(a)yahoo.com> To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> Subject: Re: M_Boats: Fin Keel Montgomery 17 available...> > HEY BOB!> > Howzabout a fixed keel, Tall Rig, Flushdeck!!!, Now that would be an> "E" Ticket :)> > Fair Winds> Mark E> M17 F/D> AMY> > > > ----- Original Message ----> From: Bob From California <ocean37(a)hotmail.com>> To: wdscobie(a)yahoo.com> Cc: Monty Listserver <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com>> Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 9:12:34 PM> Subject: Re: M_Boats: Fin Keel Montgomery 17 available...> > > Hi Dave... The problem with the Galley model is only one person can sit below. While this is not a problem forsingle or solo sailors, most of our owners have wives and family. And so far, everyone likes the 4 berthboat. Cooking outside on a cockpit table under an awning works for most. Fair windsBob(949) 489-8227 > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:25:47 -0700> From: wdscobie(a)yahoo.com> To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> Subject: Re: M_Boats: Fin Keel Montgomery 17 available...> > yes the fixed keel 17s are great. after trying to follow/catch 'motu iti' during the '07 san juan islands cruise i became a 'believer'.> > how about production of some galley model 17s bob?> > > dave scobie> M15 #288 - SCRED> visit Scred's www-site: http://www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred> > --- On Fri, 9/12/08, Bob From California <ocean37(a)hotmail.com> wrote:> Hello....In the midst of building our other models, we are now constructing a> brand new Montgomery 17with> the Fin Keel option. No centerboard. This boat> will be FAST.Something like this:http://www.msogphotosite.com/motuiti.html> Really, it's the same M_17 trailer with a slightly taller bunk...with the> extension (which is standard on the Trailer)she will slide in and recover> without much problem. I will have Bill post some photos of her. She is FOR> SALE....(hint, hint) and is sure to be fantastic looking, weatherly and fast. I> may up the ballast a bit....still thinking about that, comments welcome. Email> me on the backside or call for details.> > > > _______________________________________________> http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats> _______________________________________________> http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats> > > > > _______________________________________________> http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats

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Prize for 95th and the 100th Monty to register in Owner's registry
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 13 Sep '08

13 Sep '08

Woohoo! We've got 89 boats listed in the Owner's Registry. That's a great start, but let's keep it going. Sooooooo.....I have a few of the "Monty Mugs" left in the closet. I'll send 2 Monty Mugs to the 95th boat to register AND to the 100th boat to register! We've got a great database started. Let's keep it up. You'll find the Monty Owner's Database at: _http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Montyowners/_ (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Montyowners/) Sign up! Sign up! Sign up! :-) Sean _www.havasumontgomerys.piczo.com_ (http://www.havasumontgomerys.piczo.com) **************Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014)

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Re: M_Boats: Fin Keel Montgomery 17 available...
by Eeeisen＠aol.com 13 Sep '08

13 Sep '08

Yes! Dorothy made it. Our experience when we were trying to sell Motu iti was that as soon as a prospective buyer realized that Motu iti was fixed keel, they backed off really quickly. No one was interested in a boat that they couldn't get in the garage or they thought it would be hard to launch and retrieve. We are seriously considering joining the San Juan group for 2009 again. What a blast!!! Eldor and Dorothy Eisen M-17 Motu iti fixed keel In a message dated 9/12/2008 2:58:39 P.M. Central Daylight Time, seagray(a)embarqmail.com writes: Bob, Cool pictures of Mo Tu Iti. Do you know where he got that cool boat cover??? Joe ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob From California" <ocean37(a)hotmail.com> To: "Monty Listserver" <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 3:32 PM Subject: M_Boats: Fin Keel Montgomery 17 available... > > Hello....In the midst of building our other models, we are now > constructing a brand new Montgomery 17with the Fin Keel option. No > centerboard. This boat will be FAST.Something like > this:http://www.msogphotosite.com/motuiti.html Really, it's the same M_17 > trailer with a slightly taller bunk...with the extension (which is > standard on the Trailer)she will slide in and recover without much > problem. I will have Bill post some photos of her. She is FOR > SALE....(hint, hint) and is sure to be fantastic looking, weatherly and > fast. I may up the ballast a bit....still thinking about that, comments > welcome. Email me on the backside or call for details. Also have another > M_15 ready. A stock M_15, no waiting. Prices aren't bad getting a boat > east as wethought. Call for prices to the East Coast.Fair > winds.....Bob(949) 489-8227www.montgomeryboats.com > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats **************Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014)

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