December 2010 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

Little Breeze M15
by Michael Mann 18 Nov '15

18 Nov '15

Hi, My name is Michael Mann and in 1982, I sailed the Montgomery 15, Little Breeze from CA to Hawaii. I see on the web site that she has been rescued by new owners in Hawaii and I would love to correspond with them. I am currently sailing on a container ship headed for Honolulu and would welcome the chance to make contact. Thanks for any info. Michael Mann

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Montgomery Sailboats are in high demand
by Bob Eeg 15 Jul '13

15 Jul '13

And are built with top-notch quality. There is nothing in the market place faster, better built and as good looking as a Montgomery Sailboat. I don't run a factory; I run a very small boatshop. I built to order on a boat by boat basis. I do a lot of custom work when asked. Bronze ports, Stainless ports, extra ballast, Custom electrical systems, Idasailor rudders, anchoring packages..etc. This work is labor intensive. Quality takes time. I have 3 employees. These people are highly experienced in Laminating, construction, assembly and finish. Woodworking and other skills result in a absolutely beautiful sailing vessel. I use the best sails the best rigging, the best custom stainless fasteners..and yes....(laughing) the best cushions. This last 15 months have been EXTREMELY busy; hiring new help was impossible because all the good people are gone. We had a tremendous BACKLOG and we caught a break only when Pacific Seacraft employees (let go) began filtering into our shop looking for work. We did add some additional crew in the Laminating Shop and because of that we are caught up. Pacific Seacrafts Bankruptcy was good for us. Bad for the dozens of good people who are out of work. The FIRST question of anyone buying a new boat should be 'How is the construction quality'? First and foremost that is the most important issue. I can say that everyone has experienced and will continue to experience a BACKLOG of orders; especially if the boat is as popular as a Montgomery Sailboat. When we had an 8 month backlog and I actually turned down 2 M_17 orders so we could catch our breath. It is impossible to work any harder or any faster. Now that were caught up we can get back to our normal 50-70 days (depending on model and options). Also custom work really adds to the production time. One beautiful M_17 we did we cut the V berth out of and installed an oval bulkhead, custom shelves and inline potti area; with 4 bronze ports she is an amazing boat, but custom work takes time. Expect delays if you go radical on the interior. (I think BONES has a photo of that one...) We are really one of the only builders that entertain changes and options to satisfy the customer. This new Passagemaker M_17 were building (and installing a windvane on tomorrow) is going to be amazing. Other actual boat factories that produce boats for DEALERS (that Tod mentioned) like Precision and Compac are built on Factory Production lines for a large Dealership Network. Dealers who have these boats in stock can supply them right away. But ask for major changes on a future production boat and the wait will be many months. International Marine builds boats faster with more employees but those boats are piss poor sailers (upwind) and many arrive with a list of problems that are pathetic. That's not me. So try not to focus on the TIME factor. We can only go so fast. Hiring additional help is not an option because by the time you train someone the season gets slow and you have to lay them off. I can't do that. I have people that have been with me for 20 years; I keep us small and efficient on purpose. So be surprised if we hit the delivery time; which we do quite often. Be a little disappointed when we miss it; but get over it when you see your boat. Dozens of you know me; you've arrived to see me rig your boat, pack you up and shake your hand. (Heck...Gary Hyde even brought me a bottle of wine..!..Thanks Gary.!) One man bought a new M_15 from us and a new M_17 a year later.! The C word...Cushions. I inspect everyboat before it leaves for home. Scott's boat was leaving for the Bay Area early Friday morning; I was at the boatshop at 10:30 PM Thursday night, sleeping at the picnic table just inside the door, waiting for the cushion guy to arrive with the (late) promised cushions. He drove up, woke me up and I watched as he stacked them on the deck. We left. My man arrived at 3AM and hooked up the boat and slid the cushions inside the boat. I should have loaded them myself then I would have noticed they looked good but didn't have the required 'Squeeze' factor. Let's move on, shall we....? Fair winds Bob Eeg (949) 489-8227 Boat Builder

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Re: M_Boats: racing my M23
by Larry E Yake 02 Apr '11

02 Apr '11

>So when is the next San Juan trip? Annual? Bi-annual? >Jeff Probably semi-annual. Larry

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Solar power
by bownez＠juno.com 02 Feb '11

02 Feb '11

Happy Holidays Listers..... I just received in the mail the Christmas present I bought my M17. It is a 30 watt solar power briefcase from a company called Goal Zero. They have a fabulous line of outdoor battery packs, cables, solar panels, and inverters.View the panel I bought at: http://store.goal0.com/index.php?p=product&id=14This will be a great addition to topping up your boat house battery when you away from shore power exploring the wild wilderness. I'm looking at all the snow outside my window, thinking about pleasant boating trips that await me...... Go small, go now.... Bones ____________________________________________________________ AIU Online® Official Site 90% Of Students are Satisfied With Their Experience at AIU. See Why! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4d0cc89bda6e57bf2b7st06vuc

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Mission Bay again
by Tom Jenkins 02 Jan '11

02 Jan '11

Thanks to Daniel, Ron, and Ronnie for your helpful comments; sounds like a fun place to try. Tom Jenkins

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Happy 2011 to Montgomery Owners!
by Bill Wickett 01 Jan '11

01 Jan '11

Hope you all have a great 2011, on the water and on shore. Is anyone sailing today, tonight, or tomorrow? Enjoy and let us know. Bill Makin' Time M17

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Mission Bay, San Diego
by Tom Jenkins 31 Dec '10

31 Dec '10

Folks, I know some of you sail out of Mission Bay in San Diego, so maybe you could answer a couple of my questions. One, is there concern with clearance for Montgomery 17's under the three bridges? I got a clearance of 38' (presumably at mean sea level) off the web for the first two, which should be more than ample (more than London Bridge, eh Sean), but you can't believe everything you read. Another question has to do with use of the Bay; is there enough space to sail with all the other watercraft whizzing around, particularly in the fall to spring period? Dunno, but it seems as if a week sailing out of one of the marinas would be a load of fun. Thanks, Tom Jenkins M17 Scintilla

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Re: M_Boats: Rig Tuning
by ndorf＠surfbest.net 30 Dec '10

30 Dec '10

http://www.msog.org/how-to/mastrake.cfm

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Re: M_Boats: Merry Christmas
by SALGLESSER＠aol.com 30 Dec '10

30 Dec '10

Thanx for sharing Joe, good fun. I'd also like to wish all in the group an enjoyable holiday season and a great 2011. This group has helped my 2010 a great deal. Best to you all. sal In a message dated 12/22/2010 3:49:52 P.M. Mountain Standard Time, seagray(a)embarqmail.com writes: This is a little twist on an old favorite. Please enjoy and here's hoping that you all have a very merry Christmas and a wonderful new year. T'was the night `fer Christmas, when all through me boat- We all be real happy jest being afloat. Me stockings were hung by me chimney with care, In hopes that Ol' Graybeard soon would be there. Me crew be nestled all snug in thar berth, While visions of riches and to reap all it's worth! And me wench in her `kerchief, and me in me cap, Be droppin' the hook fer a long winter's nap. When out on me starb'rd there arose such a clatter, I sprang from me berth to see what be the matter... Away to me chest where me weapons be stored, Reach fer me pistol and strapped on me sword. The moon on the beach and the waters surround, Me ears be a'peaked, but alas, thar's no sound. When, what to me wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature galleon, and eight buccaneers! >From up in ye moonlight thar vessel had dived, I knew in a moment Ol' Graybeard arrived! More rapid than cannons his Pirates they came, He be whistlin, and shoutin, and callin by name. "Ahoy Dasher! Now, Dancer! Now, Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! On, Cupid! On Donner and Blitzen! To the top of ye deck! To the top of ye gunwale! Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!" As sails that before the wild hurricane fly, When they rip and they tear, mount up to the sky. So up to the mast-top the Pirates they flew, With ye chest full of loot, hoistin' a sword or two. And then, me Matie, me hears an' realize- The peg leg stomp of Graybeards vast size. As I drew in me head, and readied me sword... Into the cabin! Ol' Graybeard's aboard! He was dressed all in black, from his head to his foot, And his beard was a-blazin' in ashes and soot. A bundle of treasures he flung on his back, An' he looked like a peddler, jest opening his sack. His eye-how it twinkled! His breath smell of Rum! He points with a finger, "Ya Dog, now ye come!" Me steps a bit closer to see what he say, "AAAARRRGG!! Swabby, ya be in me way!!" The stump of a pipe he held in teeth a'yellow And the smoke encircled this murderous fellow; He wear an eye patch and leered with his other, An he coughed once er twice an swore at his Mother. He was chubby and plump, this wicked ol man, I cowered when I saw him, an said,"I be damned..." A wink of his good eye and a twist of his head, Soon gave me to know thar's nothing to dread. He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, and filled all me stockings; then turned with a jerk, and layin his finger aside of his nose, and givin a nod, out the deckhatch he rose; He sprang to his galleon, to his crew gave a holler, An out of his pocket fell a gold Spanish dollar. But me heard him shout, `ere he sailed out of sight, "Happy Christmas, Ya Swabbies, and to all a Goodnight!" Fair Winds to all of you. Joe Seafrog M17 #651 _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats Remember, there is no privacy on the Internet!

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New list member
by Cagar 29 Dec '10

29 Dec '10

Hi from Texas! My wife and I recently bought a 1982 Montgomery 15 and are in the process of fixing her up. I look forward to learning from the group! Charlie

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