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Singing Rudder
by James Poulakis 23 Jan '09

23 Jan '09

Sailing even with a moderate breeze makes Spirit's rudder hum loud enough to drown out the Pillar Point fog horn. The rudder is new and doesn't seem to be warped. Is there a trick to stop this or is it just a Monty thing? Jim Poulakis "Spirit" (M17)

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Ketchikan sailing road trip
by Bruce Ward 22 Jan '09

22 Jan '09

Hi Rick, May might be a little early for ketchikan. Are considering the ferry from Prince Rupert up to Alaska? If so we are a great stop in between at Houston BC where we sail our M17#32 s/v cerulea.

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Gaff rig progress
by Doug Kelch 22 Jan '09

22 Jan '09

Chips are flying, the sawdust is every where and the metal filings from the drilling are sticking in my shoes. I am a happy hacker I posted some pictures on http://montgomeryowners.com/gallery/index.php?cat=10055. Lots of progress even though it was -4 deg F when I got up this AM. The bow eye should be about 2 inchs above the water line but that puts it in a very awkward spot inside. I had to cut two access ports and still have a hard time getting the nuts on. My first attempt at shorting the shrouds was a real joke. I might be able to salvage a couple on the next try but I sure appreciate the quality of Jerry's work. I guess I will have to send him some money. I will likely raise the mast on Monday and string up the sail outline to confirm the sail layout and then order the sails. I will mark all of the locations for all of the deck hardware while the mast is up so I can drill a lot more holes in the deck. Enjoy Doug Kelch "Seas the Day" M15G #1

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Re: M_Boats: lost M23's
by Julie Muller 21 Jan '09

21 Jan '09

Hi Sean.In your last message you mentioned the last 5 M 23's to be found, I might know of one. There is another M 23 here in Bend, Oregon , it is named "OVERTIME" and is owned by Mark Lewis. Mark and his family have taken many a bold adventure on OVERTIME over the many years they have owned her. When I first laid eyes on their boat I put M23's on my short list of boats to own. ..John

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Gaff rig progress
by Rick Langer 20 Jan '09

20 Jan '09

Doug, M15G#1, nice touch. That looks like a well thought out plan and executed very nicely. I too, can't wait to see it perform. However, it looks like a lot of rigging at the launch site. We'll have to schedule to put you in after Abbey. I like that you seem to be trying to perfect the M15 to suit your needs. Many of us M15 owners think that the next logical upgrade is an M17. But once you get over biggerboatitis it's easier to appreciate the virtues of the M15 especially for us single handlers. Your adventurous retrofit has got me thinking of making some interior changes (to essentially provide sitting headroom) that would require some cutting. Like your project, once I start cutting there's no turning back, but like Connie says, "It's just a boat". Plus I'm never going sell it. Rick M15 #337 Bluebird > Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2009 15:33:35 -0800 (PST) > From: Doug Kelch <doug_kelch(a)yahoo.com> > Subject: M_Boats: Gaff rig progress > To: Montgomery <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Message-ID: <823689.13558.qm(a)web58703.mail.re1.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 > > Chips are flying, the sawdust is every where and the metal filings from > the drilling are sticking in my shoes.? I am a happy hacker > > I posted some pictures on > http://montgomeryowners.com/gallery/index.php?cat=10055. > > Lots of progress even though it was -4 deg F when I got up this AM. > > The bow eye should be about 2 inchs above the water line but that puts it > in a very awkward spot inside.? I had to cut two access ports and still > have a hard time getting the nuts on. > > My first attempt at shorting the shrouds was a real joke.? I might be able > to salvage a couple on the next try but I sure appreciate the quality of > Jerry's work.? I guess I will have to send him some money. > > I will likely raise the mast on Monday and string up the sail outline to > confirm the sail layout and then order the sails. > > I will mark all of the locations for all of the deck hardware while the > mast is up so I can drill a lot more holes in the deck. > > Enjoy > > Doug Kelch > "Seas the Day" > M15G #1

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Gaff rig progress
by Jim Desnoyers 20 Jan '09

20 Jan '09

Doug: Thanks for the update on your gaff rig. While I have no problem understanding what it is that you are doing, thanks to your great pictures and drawings, I get lost in trying to understand the issues that your bowsprit and the bobstay introduce when it comes to trailering your new rig. Could you be kind enough to expound on how you visualize dealing with the bowsprit and the bobstay while trailering or do you perhaps propose dismounting the bowsprit for trailering? Where were you able to find someone to fabricate your stainless for you? This is certainly providing an education to a lot of people besides myself, I am sure. Jim Desnoyers Ketchum, Idaho

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Ketchikan sailing road trip
by Danelle Landis 20 Jan '09

20 Jan '09

Hi, This would be great! We live in Ketchikan, and have driven between Seattle and Prince Rupert then ferry to Ketchikan, and the reverse, countless times. I'd love to see your boat, - I've never seen another M17 besides mine. Feel free to ask questions about the drive, the ferry, and Ketchikan! Danelle "Ceto" M17 #378 Ketchikan, AK http://web.me.com/anniesark9/Site/Ceto.html ________________________________ From: Richard Everett <rick(a)skyko.com> To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 7:25:27 AM Subject: M_Boats: Ketchikan sailing road trip My wife and I are thinking about trailoring our M17 from Seattle to Ketchikan some time this spring. I know it is a long drive, but we haven't been on a decent road trip in a long time. Anyway, I would like to get any advice or opinions you guys may have. We were thinking of going some time in May. _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats Remember, there is no privacy on the Internet!

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Seas the Day
by Richard Cottrell 19 Jan '09

19 Jan '09

Doug, Who's making your new sails? You'll get to pull strings all day long, now. What a fun project. Looking forward to more pictures. Rich Cottrell "Really" M15

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Ketchikan sailing road trip
by Richard Everett 19 Jan '09

19 Jan '09

My wife and I are thinking about trailoring our M17 from Seattle to Ketchikan some time this spring. I know it is a long drive, but we haven't been on a decent road trip in a long time. Anyway, I would like to get any advice or opinions you guys may have. We were thinking of going some time in May.

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Re: M_Boats: montgomery_boats Digest, Vol 71, Issue 14
by GILASAILR＠aol.com 19 Jan '09

19 Jan '09

David, Hey man, Could you send those DeadHead stickers my way if I send you postage?? Gary O. "Keep on Truckin'" In a message dated 1/17/2009 11:44:25 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, davidcpatterson(a)msn.com writes: Does anyone on the list have used M17 sails they would like to sell? I have only the original sails for my used 1985 and would love better sails. By the way I have a reefable jib that I dote on. I don't expect another would show up used, but I can hope. Please consider letting me know if you have some sails you are unlikely to use, and might wish to sell. To those of you rehabilitating a boat, I finally got all the Grateful Dead stickers off. Thanks all. David Patterson Cloud Girl 1985 M17 #393 ******************************************** _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats Remember, there is no privacy on the Internet! **************Inauguration '09: Get complete coverage from the nation's capital. (http://news.aol.com/main/politics/inauguration?ncid=emlcntusnews00000003)

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