May 2009 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

Another line issue
by Michael Carter 11 May '09

11 May '09

All, I'd like to take advantage of this discussion of halyards and sheets to pose a related question: last week I got my 15 into the water for the first time and, over the course of two days, sustained two ruptures of my mainsheet. I thought I might be able to whip one back into submission, but the larger of the two completely blew out the outer braid to form what now looks like a big, ugly knot. The sheet is original equipment and had never been stressed until last week. What do you think? Was it operator error, some bad braid, or ?? BTW, I am in love with this boat. She was stable, nimble and just plain good fun in light to moderate winds. Thanks to all for the lively and informative discussions. I don't post much (or haven't until now), but the collective wisdom of the group has been invaluable to me. Mike La Pequenita, #654

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tiller length
by Tom Jenkins 11 May '09

11 May '09

I did not try my IdaSailor rudder (2007 vintage) until yesterday, and I too discovered that the 48" tiller reaches 3" past the mainsheet. I have not tried it on the water, but I assume I would have to steer with the tiller raised, and raise it up to the boom for tacking. I can shorten the base about 2" without making a hokey setup, but that is not enough. I would be interested to know why the tiller is so much longer than it is on the stock rudder, and how you folks have solved the problem. I certainly don't want to cut off the nice knob on the fore end. Thanks, Tom Jenkins 2004 M17

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Re: M_Boats: thing on tiller
by GILASAILR＠aol.com 11 May '09

11 May '09

Sounds like the mounting plate for a tiller extension. GO In a message dated 5/10/2009 3:15:10 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, tjenk(a)gte.net writes: Hi out there, For the second time I have bought a boat with a puzzling triangular plate on top of the tiller. It has a circular receptacle in the center that I assume mates with something. Is it part of a "Tiller Tamer" type rig, or is it something more esoteric? Thanks, Tom Jenkins 2004 M17 SCINTILLA _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats Remember, there is no privacy on the Internet! **************The Average US Credit Score is 692. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222376999x1201454299/aol?redir=htt… ay51009AvgfooterNO62)

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Re: M_Boats: knots
by SALGLESSER＠aol.com 10 May '09

10 May '09

Great site. Thanx much. sal In a message dated 5/10/2009 4:26:14 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time, tjenk(a)gte.net writes: Sorry about posting so many messages this Mother's Day, but I have one more suggestion. If you are like me and forget how to tie knots when you haven't used them for awhile, go to www.animatedknots.com. I finally found out why my constrictors are not holding as well as they did 30 years ago. Tom Jenkins _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats Remember, there is no privacy on the Internet! **************The Average US Credit Score is 692. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222376999x1201454299/aol?redir=htt… ay51009AvgfooterNO62)

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knots
by Tom Jenkins 10 May '09

10 May '09

Sorry about posting so many messages this Mother's Day, but I have one more suggestion. If you are like me and forget how to tie knots when you haven't used them for awhile, go to www.animatedknots.com. I finally found out why my constrictors are not holding as well as they did 30 years ago. Tom Jenkins

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thing on tiller
by Tom Jenkins 10 May '09

10 May '09

Hi out there, For the second time I have bought a boat with a puzzling triangular plate on top of the tiller. It has a circular receptacle in the center that I assume mates with something. Is it part of a "Tiller Tamer" type rig, or is it something more esoteric? Thanks, Tom Jenkins 2004 M17 SCINTILLA

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Re: M_Boats: How do you reef?
by eisenee＠aol.com 10 May '09

10 May '09

I rigged a single line reefing system on a McGregor 25and with all the lines inside the boom and 6 or 8 turning blocks it had so much friction and a rats nest of line so I went back to plan A. Eldor M17 Motu iti **************The Average US Credit Score is 692. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222376999x1201454299/aol?redir=htt… ay51009AvgfooterNO62)

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Re: M_Boats: Outboard question
by Alex 10 May '09

10 May '09

I also have an old 2-stroke 4hp Johnson. I think it runs pretty good, except for when I forget to open the vent on the gas tank. I do hate the noise that it makes, but once in the middle of the river, it just gets shut off. Alex M15 #281 Portland, OR -----Original Message----- From: Andrei Caldararu <andreic(a)math.wisc.edu> Sent: Friday, May 08, 2009 7:34 AM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> Subject: M_Boats: Outboard question On my M-17 I currently have a mid-80's 4hp 2-cycle Evinrude. Since the day I got it, I was unhappy with it. It keeps running rough despite having had it completely tuned up (new coils, new points, new impeller, new carburetor kit). Sometimes it will slowly die. And on top of everything it is rather noisy and seems to smoke a lot. I know all 2-cycles are somewhat like this, but on my previous boat I had a 50's vintage Johnson 3hp (all metal), which ran like a top with none of these problems. I would need some advice on a replacement. In particular, someone around here is selling a low-hours, 2001 Nissan 2- cycle long shaft 5hp, for $450. Does anyone have any experience with this motor? Is it supposed to be a good one/reliable/reasonably environmentally friendly? I don't motor a lot (just in and out of the dock), but seeing the oil slick and the smoke of my existing motor drives me nuts. I know that I should be getting a 4-stroke, but these are too expensive for what I need them to do. Thanks, Andrei. _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats Remember, there is no privacy on the Internet!

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Oops
by Andrei Caldararu 10 May '09

10 May '09

Forgot to mention that my boat is a 1982 M-17. Andrei.

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calling Mr. Bob Eeg
by SALGLESSER＠aol.com 10 May '09

10 May '09

Hi Bob, I noticed that you are posting on the M-Boat message board so I thought I’ d try to engage you here. We’ve not yet received our registration and insurance information on our boat. You’ve not responded to our emails or telephone calls. Perhaps there is a problem with your telephone or email? Hope all is going well on our boat, “Happy Thoughts too”. You have been working on the boat since we gave you a deposit in August of 2004. We paid off the boat in September of 2007, including the extra $10K you added. It was paid off the first time in 2006 until you raised the price). The trailer was paid off in 2006. You said it would be finished in December of 2007. I think it’s time to finish our boat. In March, on this board, you said it would be 14 or 15 days. We were there in April.. The boat hadn't been touched since we paid it off in 2007. Your latest promise was that our M23 would be finished, complete and ready to sail by May 20th. We’re making arrangements to travel to pick up the boat, but not having heard from you, we’re getting a bit nervous. You have put us off before, many times. These continuous trips back and forth from Denver to Ontario are getting expensive. We hate to have to bother all of the good M-Boat people with our problem. We’re out of patience. We want our boat. sal **************The Average US Credit Score is 692. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222376999x1201454299/aol?redir=htt… ay51009AvgfooterNO62)

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