June 2009 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

Old teak oil
by david_hill＠idg.com 21 Jun '09

21 Jun '09

Do any of your cleaning experts out there have a suggestion for cleaning old, dried teak oil off of gelcoat? I've tried just about every cleaning product and solvent I can think of. Thanks, David Hill M17 Grouper

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Re: M_Boats: Winch size
by JDavies104＠aol.com 21 Jun '09

21 Jun '09

My M-17 winches are Lewmar 6s. All the dimensions can be found online at the Mauripro sailing website. The base diameter is 3 11/ 16; the overall height is 3 1/4. Rick M-17 #633 Lynne L ************** Download the AOL Classifieds Toolbar for local deals at your fingertips. (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolclassifieds/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown000000…)

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Re: M_Boats: Hatchboards
by JDavies104＠aol.com 21 Jun '09

21 Jun '09

My vintage 2005 hatchboards were, by last winter, deteriorating significantly, with weathered spots and one delaminated corner. I took them home, fixed the delamination with epoxy (carefully inserted with a toothpick and then clamped), evened the edges by filling cracks and voids with epoxy, and completed the job with a full eight coats of Epifanes clear gloss varnish. They look great, and I hope they will last a while, since I'm keeping them out of the sun with a boat cover. Don't want to go through that again for a lot of years. Rick ************** Download the AOL Classifieds Toolbar for local deals at your fingertips. (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolclassifieds/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown000000…)

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compass suggestion
by flickasf＠aol.com 20 Jun '09

20 Jun '09

I suggest a Plastimo Iris 100 with light. ?You can mount it anywhere; I suggest you buy at least one extra mounting bracket. Bert Felton M 15, Zerphyr, #365

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Texas 200
by htmills＠zoominternet.net 20 Jun '09

20 Jun '09

This was the second year for the Texas 200 and once again a participant had a tough time of it: http://www.wwpotterowners.com/JohnTurpin3.html The difficulties of singlehanded navigation in close quarters when it is windy and the importance of good footwear. Tod Mills M17 #408, 1987 galley model BuscaBrisas

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Re: M_Boats: Heater on an M17
by TOMMYVAL＠aol.com 17 Jun '09

17 Jun '09

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Re: M_Boats: Heater on an M17
by GILASAILR＠aol.com 15 Jun '09

15 Jun '09

It is hard to see - lets be vigilant here, but it can also be put out effectively with all that material surrounding the boat. Clean and plentiful fire extinguisher that water is. In a message dated 6/10/2009 11:03:59 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, fshagan(a)roadrunner.com writes: but I've heard several sailors say they won't use alcohol because its very hard to see an alcohol flame, and if you spill it, and it can quickly ignite and start a fire in the cabin. **************Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop: Now in 6 vibrant colors! Shop Dell’s full line of laptops. (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222008777x1201444407/aol?redir=htt… 8%3Bv)

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Re: M_Boats: Danelle's tiller
by John R. Butler 14 Jun '09

14 Jun '09

Sad to see a new tiller get age spots. Here was my simple fix: just took measurements of length and diameter of Rejoyce!'s tiller that needed covering, then hand sewed a long tube of scrap canvas into a cover. A flap at the aft end secured with Velcro kept it in place. Quick and easy to make, install, and remove for sailing, and no more sun spots. Did the same for the rudder, too, so when it was retracted, it wouldn't get any sun burn. John R. Butler theoldcat(a)cox.net My e-mail address just refers to my last sailboat, "The Old Cat." Check her out at: <http://www.unicorn-systems.com/theoldcat.htm>

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Re: M_Boats: M15 "Rejoyce!" sold
by John R. Butler 14 Jun '09

14 Jun '09

"Rejoyce!" has been sold because of this fine message center. I want to thank all of you for kind words and condolences. I will miss sailing her, but I do have sailing buddies that will help an old wreck aboard for excitement. And after a very personal problem gets resolved satisfactorily I hope to be a contributing member again. You're a great bunch properly in love with great sailboats. Keep on enjoying while you can. John and "Rejoyce!" theoldcat(a)cox.net

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Re: M_Boats: fuel tank help
by bownez＠juno.com 13 Jun '09

13 Jun '09

Hello Arnold, I use a stock Honda fuel tank as well. It is a 3 gallon tank from a 1985 10HP BF100. It's a snug fit but it will go in the locker. Bones 1976 M17 #92 ____________________________________________________________ Criminal Lawyers - Click here. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTOVoLLBpuUTcqggpCVEmjgjK5…

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