March 2009 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

Re: M_Boats: M_boats: West System Barrier coat
by Michael Ray Wisely 25 Mar '09

25 Mar '09

Hi Robbin, I just did the Molly M's CB in the fall. I would say that any 2 part epoxy paint would be acceptable so that should include west system with a barrier additive. Just a word of caution, a lesson that I had to learn the hard way. Do not do more than a couple of thin coats on the board, maybe only one if you are also going to apply bottom paint. I did several and then bottom paint and after many attempts, I could not get the CB back in the boat. The tolerances, at least in my case, were so tight that 4 coats of paint made the CB to thick to fit in the trunk...crazy and cost me several days in the yard as I got it thru my thick skull that I had to pull the board again and grind off all that expensive paint. I ended up with one coat epoxy and one coat of bottom paint. Another good idea (which you are probably doing) is to replace the CB pennant line. I had an eye splice made of the strongest line the chandlery recommended (that would work in the trunk and the winch). I also made sure the person making the splice knew the set up so they would make the splice as small and low profile as possible. This will help in making sure the CB can be retracted as far into the trunk as possible. Also...be careful with that board...I have a pinky finger that will never be the same. Cheers, Michael Ray Wisely Molly M M-17 #383

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Balboa 20
by Andrei Caldararu 25 Mar '09

25 Mar '09

Hello all, does anyone here have first hand experience with the Balboa 20? How would she compare to the M-17? Faster, slower, better or worse sailing, harder to maintain, etc.? All opinipons will be appreciated. Thanks, Andrei.

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typo
by jerry 24 Mar '09

24 Mar '09

Sorry- that was a typo- I USED to own a B-20! Story of my life! jerry

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Balboa 20
by Brad & Jackie Evans 23 Mar '09

23 Mar '09

As I remember, the Balboa 20 is bigger and roomier than the M-17. But unlike the M-17, is not known for good performance.

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Balboa 20
by Brad & Jackie Evans 23 Mar '09

23 Mar '09

As I remember, the Balboa 20 is bigger and roomier than the M-17. But unlike the M-17, is not known for good performance.

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A rigging question for Jerry
by Brian Gilbert 23 Mar '09

23 Mar '09

Hi All: Here's a question for Jerry or Bob, or anyone else with rigging experience. I've got a new mainsail for my M17. I haven't used it yet, 'cause I need six more inches of mast, but that's not my main question. The new mainsails are loose-footed. My old main wasn't. Should the mid- boom bail locations be changed? My boom has two bails for the mainsheet, though I use only one, and I've wondered if I should add an extra block to the second bail to spread the load on the boom, though they aren't spaced very far. I'm not sure if the second boom was a factory arrangement or a previous owner's addition. Using the second bail would mean I couldn't sail with my bimini up, which is rather a big deal when the summer heat starts up. Is boom loading/sheet attachment a bigger concern with loose-footed sails? I've seen photos of O'Days with bent booms because the mid-boom sheeting was incorrectly designed, and I'd hate to damage my boom. Thanks BG Brian Gilbert Author, Fix It And Sail, The Complete Trailer Sailer

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Boom Tent
by Eeeisen＠aol.com 22 Mar '09

22 Mar '09

I'm pretty sure that I remember someone having pictures of a custom made boom tent on the photo site but I can't seem to remember who or where to find them. Could someone please give me a link or email me pictures. I'm thinking about one for Motu iti. Thanks, Dorothy Eisen M-17 Motu iti Fixed Keel **************Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner for $10 or less. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood00000001)

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Re: M_Boats: 7'11" for sale
by W David Scobie 21 Mar '09

21 Mar '09

sean: those claws will do less damage to the fiberglass of the M-dink than 'plastic' that makes the zodiak (can you say, 'hiss and then swim') my dog had no issues going from boat to dinghy, to dock, to beach and back in multiple hard-sided tenders: MINTO and a ranger 12. dog and i spent MANY hours sailing in the MINTO and R12. dave scobie M15 #288 - SCRED visit Scred's www-site: http://www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred --- On Sat, 3/21/09, Nebwest2(a)aol.com <Nebwest2(a)aol.com> wrote: I just listed my 7'11" sailing dinghy for sale on the MSOG site. We've added another crew member to the boat (four legged version) and I think unless we want to go swimming, maybe the three of us better use the zodiac for our tender! Sean

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7'11" for sale
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 21 Mar '09

21 Mar '09

I just listed my 7'11" sailing dinghy for sale on the MSOG site. We've added another crew member to the boat (four legged version) and I think unless we want to go swimming, maybe the three of us better use the zodiac for our tender! Sean **************Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner for $10 or less. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood00000001)

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Re: M_Boats: An apology
by SALGLESSER＠aol.com 21 Mar '09

21 Mar '09

That's good news Bob, Gail and I will be there about the 2nd of April to pick up our boat, "Happy Thoughts Too". It's been a long time. I'm sure we won't be disappointed. sal **************Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner for $10 or less. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood00000001)

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