March 2009 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

Montgomery Sailboats are in high demand
by Bob Eeg 15 Jul '13

15 Jul '13

And are built with top-notch quality. There is nothing in the market place faster, better built and as good looking as a Montgomery Sailboat. I don't run a factory; I run a very small boatshop. I built to order on a boat by boat basis. I do a lot of custom work when asked. Bronze ports, Stainless ports, extra ballast, Custom electrical systems, Idasailor rudders, anchoring packages..etc. This work is labor intensive. Quality takes time. I have 3 employees. These people are highly experienced in Laminating, construction, assembly and finish. Woodworking and other skills result in a absolutely beautiful sailing vessel. I use the best sails the best rigging, the best custom stainless fasteners..and yes....(laughing) the best cushions. This last 15 months have been EXTREMELY busy; hiring new help was impossible because all the good people are gone. We had a tremendous BACKLOG and we caught a break only when Pacific Seacraft employees (let go) began filtering into our shop looking for work. We did add some additional crew in the Laminating Shop and because of that we are caught up. Pacific Seacrafts Bankruptcy was good for us. Bad for the dozens of good people who are out of work. The FIRST question of anyone buying a new boat should be 'How is the construction quality'? First and foremost that is the most important issue. I can say that everyone has experienced and will continue to experience a BACKLOG of orders; especially if the boat is as popular as a Montgomery Sailboat. When we had an 8 month backlog and I actually turned down 2 M_17 orders so we could catch our breath. It is impossible to work any harder or any faster. Now that were caught up we can get back to our normal 50-70 days (depending on model and options). Also custom work really adds to the production time. One beautiful M_17 we did we cut the V berth out of and installed an oval bulkhead, custom shelves and inline potti area; with 4 bronze ports she is an amazing boat, but custom work takes time. Expect delays if you go radical on the interior. (I think BONES has a photo of that one...) We are really one of the only builders that entertain changes and options to satisfy the customer. This new Passagemaker M_17 were building (and installing a windvane on tomorrow) is going to be amazing. Other actual boat factories that produce boats for DEALERS (that Tod mentioned) like Precision and Compac are built on Factory Production lines for a large Dealership Network. Dealers who have these boats in stock can supply them right away. But ask for major changes on a future production boat and the wait will be many months. International Marine builds boats faster with more employees but those boats are piss poor sailers (upwind) and many arrive with a list of problems that are pathetic. That's not me. So try not to focus on the TIME factor. We can only go so fast. Hiring additional help is not an option because by the time you train someone the season gets slow and you have to lay them off. I can't do that. I have people that have been with me for 20 years; I keep us small and efficient on purpose. So be surprised if we hit the delivery time; which we do quite often. Be a little disappointed when we miss it; but get over it when you see your boat. Dozens of you know me; you've arrived to see me rig your boat, pack you up and shake your hand. (Heck...Gary Hyde even brought me a bottle of wine..!..Thanks Gary.!) One man bought a new M_15 from us and a new M_17 a year later.! The C word...Cushions. I inspect everyboat before it leaves for home. Scott's boat was leaving for the Bay Area early Friday morning; I was at the boatshop at 10:30 PM Thursday night, sleeping at the picnic table just inside the door, waiting for the cushion guy to arrive with the (late) promised cushions. He drove up, woke me up and I watched as he stacked them on the deck. We left. My man arrived at 3AM and hooked up the boat and slid the cushions inside the boat. I should have loaded them myself then I would have noticed they looked good but didn't have the required 'Squeeze' factor. Let's move on, shall we....? Fair winds Bob Eeg (949) 489-8227 Boat Builder

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M15 for sale in Nor Cal on Craigslist
by George Morrison 26 Apr '10

26 Apr '10

I already own a M15, so I can't use another. But this sure sounds like a good deal/quick sale! Plus it's very rare to see any M-Boats for sale! http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/boa/1042037932.html George "M" M15 319 San Jose, CA

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Florida Keys
by George Johnson 03 Apr '09

03 Apr '09

Hello to all, After much work, my boat and me are finally ready take a real cruise. I've camped out on the boat several times on local lakes an along the Texas coast (Aransas and Corpus Bays) but am ready for something more adventurous. My plan is to tow the boat to the Florida Keys beginning the second week of May (not looking forward to the drive, but want to sail MY craft instead of rent an expensive bareboat!) for two weeks of sailing / cruising (.A few days driving, 10 days on the water)..... I haven't been to that part of Florida so would greatly appreciate hearing from those who have sailed/cruised in those parts. I am debating where to plunk the boat in the water to start out, and destinations for a 10 day on-the-water experience. What are the "don't miss this!" areas in the Keys? and which are overcrowded, not so nice. I plan on mostly anchoring out each evening for quiet and scenery, hitting a marina every few days to charge up the battery, filling up water jugs and ice (essential for adult tropical beverages)...... Any suggestions would be welcome and greatly appreciated! George Johnson M17 #600 "Sancha" San Antonio, TX

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M17 Trail Rite Trailer Refurb
by al williams 01 Apr '09

01 Apr '09

I'm in the process of replacing the axle on my 1981 M17 Trail Rite Trailer. Two questions: (1) Has anyone replaced their axle & springs? If so where did you get the parts? (2) If you have an early '80's trailer can you provide the trailer id info - minus the vehicle number, that's listed on the sticker. My info is long gone. thanks al williams _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail® is up to 70% faster. Now good news travels really fast. http://windowslive.com/online/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_70faster_032009

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M17 Trail Rite Trailer Refurb
by al williams 31 Mar '09

31 Mar '09

GO, Thanks for the quick response. I should have mentioned that I called trail rite this afternoon. My vehicle no didn't help. Therefore question #2. When you get a chance the additional info would be greatly appreciated. thanks al _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live™ SkyDrive: Get 25 GB of free online storage. http://windowslive.com/online/skydrive?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_skydrive_032009

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Re: M_Boats: M17 Trail Rite Trailer Refurb
by GILASAILR＠aol.com 31 Mar '09

31 Mar '09

Al, Contact Trail-Rite, they should know exactly what you have and the proper sizing info. _www.trailrite.com/_ (http://www.trailrite.com/) Good Luck. GO M-17 # 316a (on a 1980 Trail -Rite, I can get info for you later this week.) In a message dated 3/31/2009 3:58:23 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, windstrom17(a)hotmail.com writes: I'm in the process of replacing the axle on my 1981 M17 Trail Rite Trailer. Two questions: (1) Has anyone replaced their axle & springs? If so where did you get the parts? (2) If you have an early '80's trailer can you provide the trailer id info - minus the vehicle number, that's listed on the sticker. My info is long gone. thanks al williams _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail® is up to 70% faster. Now good news travels really fast. http://windowslive.com/online/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_70faster_032009 _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats Remember, there is no privacy on the Internet! **************Worried about job security? Check out the 5 safest jobs in a recession. (http://jobs.aol.com/gallery/growing-job-industries?ncid=emlcntuscare00000003)

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Re: M_Boats: Mboats on the brian
by W David Scobie 31 Mar '09

31 Mar '09

i knew somone would know those MBoats! :-) dave scobie M15 #288 - SCRED viist Scred's www-site - http://www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred --- On Mon, 3/30/09, Larry E Yake <leyake(a)juno.com> wrote: Those would be Randy Graves and Tom Smith's M17's at the Bitter End Marina on Pend Oreille Lake. On Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:01:01 -0700 (PDT) W David Scobie <wdscobie(a)yahoo.com> writes: > just looking at the seattle craigslist site concerning boats, and > boat bits, for sale. > > saw a listing for C-18 in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho - > > http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/boa/1099143635.html > > > the listing has pictures .. i'm wondering about the two Mboats > behind this catalina! > > > dave scobie > M15 #288 - SCRED > visit Scred's www-site - http://www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred

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Re: M_Boats: Mboats on the brian
by Larry E Yake 31 Mar '09

31 Mar '09

Those would be Randy Graves and Tom Smith's M17's at the Bitter End Marina on Pend Oreille Lake. On Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:01:01 -0700 (PDT) W David Scobie <wdscobie(a)yahoo.com> writes: > just looking at the seattle craigslist site concerning boats, and > boat bits, for sale. > > saw a listing for C-18 in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho - > > http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/boa/1099143635.html > > > the listing has pictures .. i'm wondering about the two Mboats > behind this catalina! > > > dave scobie > M15 #288 - SCRED > visit Scred's www-site - http://www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred > > > > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats > > Remember, there is no privacy on the Internet! > > ____________________________________________________________ Click to learn how to make millions with online affiliate programs. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTI2A9QDZg8bdk1qeOEIFi7wJ4…

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Mboats on the brian
by W David Scobie 31 Mar '09

31 Mar '09

just looking at the seattle craigslist site concerning boats, and boat bits, for sale. saw a listing for C-18 in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho - http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/boa/1099143635.html the listing has pictures .. i'm wondering about the two Mboats behind this catalina! dave scobie M15 #288 - SCRED visit Scred's www-site - http://www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred

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Any M-sailors in the Portland,Vancouver area here?
by Mark Escovedo 27 Mar '09

27 Mar '09

I have a question for any Montgomery sailors who ply the waters of the Columbia river in the area of Portland,Vancouver, Camas, or Washougal. I'm looking for a mast -up or dry storage facility for my boat. Does anyone know of such a place? Fair Winds Mark E M17F/D #103 AMY

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