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Deck connectors for mast light and VHF
by Bill Wickett 14 Jan '10

14 Jan '10

Mast light electrical and VHF wiring comes up throught the mast step. Electrical has been crushed and chafed during mast stepping. I will replace. I am thinking of moving the wires aft of the step. Will still bring it up throught the compression post, then exit out the back side of the post and through the deck at that point. I have seen some deck fittings for this (maybe Blue-Sea?). Has anyone else relocated the wiring like this? Any suggestions on connectors that work well for them? www.? I searched the archives first before asking this. Thanks Bill Wickett

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1000 Days at Sea
by Rick Langer 13 Jan '10

13 Jan '10

This is slightly off our topic, but I thought you guys would be interested in this. I left the original links to recognized and give credit to the folks who passed it on to me. Rick Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:36:22 -0500 (GMT-05:00) From: bonnie13(a)earthlink.net To: nyckayaker <nyckayaker(a)rockandwater.net> Subject: NYCkayaker Fw: MISSION ACCOMPLISHED FOR THE LONGEST SEA VOYAGE IN HISTORY Message-ID: <23788597.1263324982930.JavaMail.root(a)elwamui-muscovy.atl.sa.earthlink.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Hi - I know a batch of people on this list were there to see Reid & Soanya off back in April '07 & I thought I'd pass this along! -----Forwarded Message----- From: David Sharps Sent: Jan 10, 2010 6:09 PM To: David Sharps Subject: MISSION ACCOMPLISHED FOR THE LONGEST SEA VOYAGE IN HISTORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 11, 2010 The Waterfront Museum salutes the work and success of artist, adventurer and sailor Reid Stowe as he accomplishes a remarkable feat of skill, endurance and inspiring achievement. Please help get the word out about his website, recored announcement and celebration (details below). If you have any questions, please contact Soanya Ahmad directly. Thanks for your time and consideration. Sincerely, David E. Sharps, President The Waterfront Museum FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Soanya Ahmad Phone: 928-257-3100 Email: Soanya(a)1000days.net MISSION ACCOMPLISHED FOR THE LONGEST SEA VOYAGE IN HISTORY, BUT IT?S NOT OVER YET On January 16, 2010, New York City artist, adventurer and sailor Reid Stowe, on his 70 ft. gaff-rigged schooner Anne, will finally have accomplished his goal of remaining at sea for 1,000 days (2 years, 7 months and 4 days) without re-supply or touching land, in the process setting or breaking 4 world records. Stowe, a NYC artist/sailor departed land on April 21, 2007 to attempt the longest sea voyage in history, 1000 days non-stop at sea. The longest continuous time on record was 657 days held by the Australian, Jon Sanders after his triple circumnavigation in 1987. As Reid approached Sanders? solo record on Day 964 Sanders wrote, ?Well done Reid. Good luck mate.? Stowe left port in 2007 and was accompanied by his girlfriend and first mate, Soanya Ahmad. Together they sailed from the Hudson towards the Atlantic on a ship laden with three years worth of food, solar panels for energy, large tarps to catch rainwater, a laptop, an iridium satellite telephone, and a Metocean tracking unit that would verify the path of the 1000 days voyage (see google map at www.1000days.net) Fifteen days out the Anne was involved in a collision with a freighter in the North Atlantic. After drifting for a month, Stowe was able to repair the ship enough so that the couple could keep going. Hundreds of days passed sailing through storms, schools of dolphins, flying fish, colorful sunsets, and demanding physical work to maintain the schooner. As Stowe and Ahmad entered the rougher winds and waves of the Southern ocean, Ahmad experienced debilitating nausea believing it to be seasickness. She was transferred off the coast of Australia to another boat which ferried her to back to land where it was confirmed she was pregnant. She returned to New York to have her son. Stowe continued on alone to face the infamous Cape Horn, sail after sail blowing out, low water supplies, one knockdown, and a broken desalinator. Finally, in the Pacific Ocean around day 550 things took a turn for the better. Stowe completed a drawing in the shape of a whale with the course that he sailed. This was the second conceptual ocean art drawing of his career, the first one being a drawing of a sea turtle in the Atlantic in 2001 when he sailed for 197 days out of sight of land. Stowe continued on into the Atlantic and sailed a course in the shape of a heart, which he dedicated to the mother of his son Darshen, now 18 months old. More than just a sailing voyage attempting to create a record, the 1000 days at sea is an exploration into the spirit of man. Stowe writes in his logs: ?I want to inspire people of spirit to venture where they will and tolerate no hindrance to their seeking. I forge ahead with intensity and fierce emotion and hope and love for everyone else. I hoot and cry when I suddenly see the big moon after weeks of seeing no moon. This feeling of awe and impulse to worship is at the heart of my desire to be at sea and without it I would sail fast to the nearest port.? (Day 630) Armed with plenty of food, supplies, a positive outlook and a strong determination to finish successfully, Stowe continues onward into the blue wilderness. ### Please visit the official website at www.1000days.net to read daily blogs from the Anne, see her current location, hear audio clips, and much more. Note: Beyond 1,000 days!!! Day 1,000 of Stowe?s challenging voyage (January 16, 2010) would put his return to NY harbor in the middle of winter when the storms of the North Atlantic are at their peak. As a result, Stowe has decided to sail with the variable winds and currents of the Atlantic doldrums, planning to return instead on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at which time he will have passed 3 years and will end up at 1,151 days total. 1,000th Day Announcement Event 4 world records set or broken 15:30 to 16:30 ? 16 January 2010 South Street Seaport Museum - 5th Floor Gallery 12 Fulton Street, NYC NY ? RSVP? Donna(a)1000days.net or 928-257-3100 ? Featuring a live satellite feed from Reid from the middle of the Atlantic Ocean Followed by 1,000th Day Party & Celebration 17:00 to 20:00 ? 16 January 2010 Ryan McGuire?s Ale House 28 Cliff Street, NYC NY Just south of Fulton Street. Just 2 short blocks from the Museum

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For those of you with Idasailor rudders...
by Bob From California 13 Jan '10

13 Jan '10

I have posted some photos and explanation of the new rear mast carrier that is available from Idasailor. This allows you to trailer the boat with the rudder on and stowed in the up position. Saves time and having to unpack and hang your rudder. Read about it here: http://bbs.trailersailor.com/forums/montgomery/index.cgi/read/1093 See you at Lake Havasu...! Bob www.montgomeryboats.com www.norseayachts.com (949) 489-8227

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Re: M_Boats: Micheal Hess to attend Havasu Pocket Cruisers Event!
by nebwest2＠aol.com 13 Jan '10

13 Jan '10

Oh my gosh Bill that's AWESOME!!!! Way to go GIGI!!!! WOO HOO!!!! You are one tough gal!!! OK..Bill, I will email you all the info off list but the event website is _http://havasumontgomerys.piczo.com/?g=43878091&cr=1_ (http://havasumontgomerys.piczo.com/?g=43878091&cr=1) and the event message board where we all are communicating is: _http://www.quicktopic.com/40/H/LSmQsY3ZHAv_ (http://www.quicktopic.com/40/H/LSmQsY3ZHAv) OH...I am stoked that Gigi is doing so well! can you send me an email at _Nebwest2(a)aol.com_ (mailto:Nebwest2@aol.com)

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Micheal Hess to attend Havasu Pocket Cruisers Event!
by nebwest2＠aol.com 13 Jan '10

13 Jan '10

Michael Hess, 3rd generation boat builder and designer and Great Nephew to Lyle Hess will be attending the Havasu Pocket Cruisers Get-Together and Poker Run this Feb 11-15. Michael is currently fitting out a Norsea 37 for a customer. When it is complete is will be the largest fiberglass Hess designed boat built to date. He is scheduled to have it completed by July of '10 and is tracking progress of project on his webpage at _http://hessmarine.com/_ (http://hessmarine.com/) I had the opportunity to spend about a half hour on the phone with Michael yesterday. He is very committed to keeping his Uncles boats alive and well. He will build or work on any Lyle Hess design. That's pretty cool if you ask me. All the Montgomery Guys are really getting the royal treatment this year! The first M17 from out of town has already arrived in the marina. Don Rhodes of Flagstaff, AZ decided he had an open weather window and rather than take the chance of getting snowed in and missing the event, he took it! He and his17 JoyJib arrived yesterday. He's got her rigged and floated in a wet slip ready to go! JoyJib wins the "EarlyBird" award for sure! 63 boats registered now. Seminars are scheduled by Stan Sussman of Interlux, Harry Pattison of Elliot/ Pattison Sailmakers, Jerry Montgomery is going to unveil pictures of the progress on his new 16 footer, and Jonathan Olenick will offer up an introductory class on Celestial Navigation! Then we have the "Circumnavigation", "In the Water Boat Show", "Scavenger Hunt", "Ugly Hawaiian Shirt Contest", Evening showing of the movie "Morning Light" and believe it or not....even a surprise or two. Of the 63 boats registered 20 are Montgomerys! Do you need any more reason to attend?? OK, well...how's this......I will give a 100% money back guarantee that you will not get snowed on while you are here and you will not have to scrape ice off your windshield! Want to keep up with all the event updates and what the participants are saying to one another? Subscribe to our Event Message Board at _http://www.quicktopic.com/40/H/LSmQsY3ZHAv_ (http://www.quicktopic.com/40/H/LSmQsY3ZHAv) The local community is really taking notice now and have gotten behind the event. In fact, we are already looking at how to make it even bigger and better for next year. AND...we've already set a goal to exceed 100 boats and crews in 2011 and extending the "convention" to 10 days encompassing 2 weekends. Can it be done? Heck, I was going to be happy with 20-30 crews this year and call it a success and now, we are on track to possibly hit 70. I'm thinking it's do-able and the more of you that come , the more we can offer and the more we'll attract. Come on over...boat or not...you don't want to miss this! Grab a flight into Vegas with your sweetie, spend a day or two, then jump in a rental car and blast on over to Lake Havasu City (about 2.5 hours away). We can get you in on the group hotel rates, you can attend all the events, maybe you can even twist someone's arm to get out on the water. On Sunday evening..(Valentines Day) we'll finish up the event with a nice Sunset Cruise aboard the big Paddle Wheeler "The Dixie Bell" and then head out for a nice dinner. Did you notice its a 4 day weekend? Yep, Monday is a Holiday so you can spend Sunday night and head for home on Monday! Other boats you'll see....Compacs, Potters, Catalinas, MacGregors, Capris, Sanibels, even a Dougdish! Come on in from the cold and join us for some wintertime friendship and fun! You won't be sorry! And we'd be thrilled to see ya! :-) Sean

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Re: M_Boats: Jerry Montgomery unveiling details of new 16 footer at Havasu Pocket Cruisers
by Larry E Yake 10 Jan '10

10 Jan '10

Woo Hoo! I'll be there! Along with about 60 other small boat sailors. This is going to be a great event: sailing in the winter(!), seminars, boat builders, sail makers, sailing magazines, all kinds of pocket cruisers lining the docks, fun activities, new friends to meet... did I mention SAILING IN THE WINTER? Sean has put together an amazing event. It's become almost a convention for pocket cruisers! Better come if you can, or you'll be wishing you had when you read about it in your favorite sailing mags. Larry Yake M17, CornDog

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Re: M_Boats: Jerry Montgomery unveiling details of new 16 footer at Ha vasu Pocket Cruisers
by bownez＠juno.com 10 Jan '10

10 Jan '10

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Jerry Montgomery unveiling details of new 16 footer at Havasu Pocket Cruisers
by nebwest2＠aol.com 10 Jan '10

10 Jan '10

Jerry Montgomery unveiling details of his new 16 footer at Havasu Pocket Cruisers event! Jerry Montgomery has been ramping up the excitement about the new 16 foot boat he is tooling up. Well, he's about to ramp up the excitement a little more. He's just announced that he will be attending the Havasu Pocket Cruisers event this February and will be bringing along some photos of the actual progress, so far, on production of the 1st boat. This will be the first glimpse anyone has had at what The Wizard has been working on behind the curtain! Before Jerry even started the new design he was on the internet doing his homework. Where did he go for input? Well, he went to his loyal following, of course. A look back through the archives of the Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group message board will see numerous interactions and discussions about performance vs cruising design between Jerry and the scores of sailors that consider sailing one of his legendary 15, 17, or 23 footers, sailing nirvana. Up to this point, there has only been speculation on what he's got up his sleeve. Trailer sailors nationwide have been impatiently waiting for their first glimpse of the new boat. Meanwhile outside the closed doors of his shop, saws can be heard, welder's arcs seen in the windows, and the smell of freshly mixed resin permeates the air. Occasionally, a delivery truck or two might be seen making a drop off. Sounds a bit like Chitty Chitty Bang Bang? Or maybe Einstien'ish??? Well, we know this guy is no mad scientist! His track record speaks for itself. Whatever emerges from that shop is going to be awesome. And we are about to get our first look! Don't miss it! Havasu Pocket Cruisers Get Together and Poker Run - Feb 11th thru 15th !!!

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Re: M_Boats: Advice Sought: Porta-Potti for '85 M15
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 07 Jan '10

07 Jan '10

Gary,,,, Yes you did and I was remiss in not mentioning that. That smile on your face I referred to was not one of a deviant nature, rather, due to both of us laughing about the whole deal, I forget everyone else was not there!!! hahaha Sorry to paint you are the WagBag Grabber!!! hahaha You know you are a Gentleman and a Scholar in our book!! :-)

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Re: M_Boats: Mboat video for Mboaters waiting out the winter season.
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 07 Jan '10

07 Jan '10

Hey Dave!! Enjoyed the video!!! Thanks for posting it! As always, looks like you had Sweat Pea sailing in fine form!! :-) Sean, Jo and Bosun

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