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Re: M_Boats: tenders
by Larry E Yake 08 Mar '09

08 Mar '09

Ron, Gary Hyde had one of those West Marine Mini Dinghy's on one of the San Juan cruises. He found that when towed, it would fill up with water between the nylon cover and the inflation tubes. Said it was like towing a sea anchor. He ended up deflating it rather than towing. Your plan of towing it with the bow lashed to the backstay might keep it dry, though. Larry On Sun, 8 Mar 2009 20:55:43 +0000 Ronnie Keeler <ronkeeler(a)hotmail.com> writes: > > Tom, > > > > For years, when my brother owned Griselda, he carried a cheap > plastic inflatable boat. He would tie off the bow to the split > backstay where it was resting over the raised motor. That left only > the stern dragging in the water. Later he had a 9 foot fatty knees > dinghy that he towed but found it a bit big for the boat. > > > > Since Griselda is one of the origonal 20 fin keel montys, a dinghy > is a necessity so, I ordered a 6' 7" "Mini Dinghy" inflatable from > West Marine. It has double chambers, is nylon fabric covered and > has inflatabel floor. I have rowed it around a bit from my dock but > since Griselda is still on the hard for bottom refinishing and new > keel bolts, I haven't tried to tow it yet. I plan to tow it with > the bow lashed to the backstays like the former plastic toy. It > came with a very efficient manual inflate/deflate pump and looks > like it would fit on the foredeck partially inflated. > > > > Once I have Griselda back in the water, I will do a test tow around > the cove I live on and let you guys know how it works. It should > get a really good test at the Florida 120 and Texas 200. > > > > Ron (Whitebeard) > > M17 #14, Griselda > > Lake Livingston, Texas > > > > > > > From: tjenk(a)gte.net > > To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com > > Date: Sun, 8 Mar 2009 13:17:41 -0700 > > Subject: M_Boats: tenders > > > > Hi all, > > I imagine that you who do overnighters drag along some sort of > dinghy to access shore, so I would appreciate your conveying your > experiences as to what type of two-person craft a Montgomery 17 can > pull comfortably under various sailing conditions. > > Thanks, > > Tom Jenkins > > M17 Scintilla > > _______________________________________________ > > > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats > > > > Remember, there is no privacy on the Internet! > > _________________________________________________________________ > Express your personality in color! Preview and select themes for > HotmailÂ®. > http://www.windowslive-hotmail.com/LearnMore/personalize.aspx?ocid=TXT_MS GTX_WL_HM_express_032009#colortheme > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats > > Remember, there is no privacy on the Internet! > > ____________________________________________________________ Click now and find the cable accessories you've been looking for! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTMF6gqZASfM5Xda5aAEpJuTnz…

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Re: M_Boats: tenders
by GILASAILR＠aol.com 08 Mar '09

08 Mar '09

I believe the fancy way to tender would be a M 5-8, 6-8, 7-11 or if you wanted large dinghy accommodations a 9 or 10! I already 'miss' my 6-8! This too shall pass. GO In a message dated 3/8/2009 1:18:27 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, t jenk(a)gte.net writes: Hi all, I imagine that you who do overnighters drag along some sort of dinghy to access shore, so I would appreciate your conveying your experiences as to what type of two-person craft a Montgomery 17 can pull comfortably under various sailing conditions. Thanks, Tom Jenkins M17 Scintilla _______________________________________________ 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=emlcntuscare00000002)

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Re: M_Boats: tenders
by GILASAILR＠aol.com 08 Mar '09

08 Mar '09

In a message dated 3/8/2009 1:18:27 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, tjenk(a)gte.net writes: Hi all, I imagine that you who do overnighters drag along some sort of dinghy to access shore, so I would appreciate your conveying your experiences as to what type of two-person craft a Montgomery 17 can pull comfortably under various sailing conditions. Thanks, Tom Jenkins M17 Scintilla _______________________________________________ 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=emlcntuscare00000002)

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Re: M_Boats: What are the windows on a 1979 M17 made of?
by Larry E Yake 05 Mar '09

05 Mar '09

I've had good luck with McGuires Plastic Polish and Cleaner. Comes in two bottles, the cleaner for the heavier scratches, and the polish to get rid of the haze. Larry On Tue, 3 Mar 2009 21:11:55 -0800 Dan Richman <danielarichman(a)gmail.com> writes: > They are now cloudy, with a bluish haze. I'd like to restore them to > their > former brilliance. Anyone know what they're made of ? Plexiglass, > lexan, > acrylic? And what is the best method for restoring them? > > Many thanks. > > Dan Richman > Shoreline, Wash. > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats > > Remember, there is no privacy on the Internet! > > ____________________________________________________________ You have a right to seek justice! Click here to find experienced lawyers across the USA. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTOhjVghtvzpkTKAVyfWboGUt1…

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Julie Suzanne is Home!
by Chris and Julie 05 Mar '09

05 Mar '09

We just received our new M15 #653 "Julie Suzanne" yesterday. The boat and the trailer were loaded onto another trailer and towed all the way from California to South Florida. We are so excited to have our new boat! Havent had much time to go over her yet due to work obligations, but she sure looks great for our first impressions. She just looks like such a salty little cruiser. The missus and I were totally shocked at how big the boat feels, so much larger than the 15 feet she is. We both couldnt believe the size of the v-berth. It will be very easy for the both of us to overnight on her. She fits pretty nicely in our one car garage. Had to take the mast off to get her in, but that was expected due to our low clearance height. I want to say thanks to everyone on here again who posted before when we asked questions about fitting her out and making her even more comfortable. I kept all the posts and have been saving others since then. They will all be useful as we get her ready for day sailing and 2-3 day cruises. I will post some pics on the trailer sailor bulletin board that Bob took of her in California as she was loaded. Will get some too myself when I get a moment away from work. Chris M15 - Julie Suzanne

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Monty for sale
by Dick Straubel 04 Mar '09

04 Mar '09

Monty 17 for sale. Contact personal email for details.

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Re: M_Boats: Photos/video clips of Havasu Poker Run 09
by bownez＠juno.com 04 Mar '09

04 Mar '09

Sean, Great job on the pics and video's of your sailing event, it's giving me a massive case of spring fever. Say Larry, are you having a little midlife crisis growing that goat-tee? (snicker). Bones waiting for the snow to melt. ____________________________________________________________ Digital Photography - Click Now. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTDvmSCYiOSJIjJxxz11kZa7Hu…

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Photos/video clips of Havasu Poker Run 09
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 04 Mar '09

04 Mar '09

OK!! It's Done! The Photo/video journal of the Havasu Pocket Cruiser's 09 Poker Run is LIVE! Thanks to everyone that sent in photos for the webpage. If you still have some that you would like to include...get them to me and I'll fit them in. I have to go back to work tomorrow so I wanted to get this done today since a lot of folks have been asking for it. There are 4 webpages of pictures and you get to them through my homepage at www.havasumontgomerys.piczo.com Go to the bottom of the page and click on the Havasu Pocket Cruiser's Poker Run link. Enjoy!! There's a shoutbox at the bottom of the last page. Feel free to leave any comments or suggestions for making next year even better!!! Thanks everyone. We had a great time!! Sean M23 "Dauntless" **************Need a job? Find employment help in your area. (http://yellowpages.aol.com/search?query=employment_agencies&ncid=emlcntusye…)

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What are the windows on a 1979 M17 made of?
by Dan Richman 04 Mar '09

04 Mar '09

They are now cloudy, with a bluish haze. I'd like to restore them to their former brilliance. Anyone know what they're made of ? Plexiglass, lexan, acrylic? And what is the best method for restoring them? Many thanks. Dan Richman Shoreline, Wash.

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BIG THANKYOU!
by John Merrell 03 Mar '09

03 Mar '09

We just wanted to express our appreciation to everyone that has graciously provided us good information and kind invitations to view their M17. We are hopeful that we have located an M17 we can purchase and become genuine M17 owners' soon. John and Joy

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