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HPC 2010 Photos - 1750 of them!
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 10 Mar '10

10 Mar '10

33 of the 63 boats that attended the Havasu Pocket Cruisers Event in Feb have posted thier photos to a common Flickr account to be viewed and shared. If you would like to look at them, grab a drink, turn on some of your favorite sailing tunes, sit back and click through over 1750 shots of Montgomerys, Potters, Compacs, Catalinas, Odays, Drascombs, Mac Gregors, Sanibels, and more! You'll see shots of conditions from drifter to reefed. The web address is: _http://www.flickr.com/photos/sailhavasu/collections_ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sailhavasu/collections) Also, Mike Hess' HD DVD video that he put together is finished and arriving on the doorsteps of the folks that purchased it. He has a 1 minute sample of what's on the the DVD posted to youtube. If you would like to see it you can find it at: _http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C38NavN_gsk_ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C38NavN_gsk) The full length DVD is available from Mike. _michael(a)hessmarine.com_ (mailto:michael@hessmarine.com) Plans are underway already for next year's convention. We will be blowing it out to 1 full week and adding an "early birds" overnight downriver cruise with an awesome beach bar-b-que in one of the most scenic anchorages you'll ever see, Steamboat Cove, before the start of the official event on Feb 8th - 15th. To see what Steamboat Cove looks like watch this short video: _http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXotGLa9Ae0_ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXotGLa9Ae0) The goal this coming year is to top 100 boats in attendance and to attract some more great seminars/sponsorships. Mark you calendars now and plan to join us. I'll be getting a complete recap webpage together soon. We'll start booking hotel rooms and slips next month. Enjoy, Sean _www.havasumontgomerys.piczo.com_ (http://www.havasumontgomerys.piczo.com/)

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Re: M_Boats: M 23 for sale
by bownez＠juno.com 09 Mar '10

09 Mar '10

Larry wrote: If you're dreaming about this M23, don't bother. It sold within hours of the posting. You know, I just knew that wouldn't last long...... One of 19 made..... Bones ____________________________________________________________ Get Free Email with Video Mail & Video Chat! http://www.juno.com/freeemail?refcd=JUTAGOUT1FREM0210

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Re: M_Boats: M 23 for sale
by Larry E Yake 09 Mar '10

09 Mar '10

If you're dreaming about this M23, don't bother. It sold within hours of the posting. > There is an M23 listed for sale on www.sailingtexas.com this one is > in Green Valley, Arizona, is a 1080 model and is listed for $15,000. > With all the discussion of tow vehicles for the M23, surely someone > on the list will be interested.

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Re: M_Boats: travelers
by Larry E Yake 09 Mar '10

09 Mar '10

Hi Jim, I haven't been able to find item #2734 to see exactly what you're referring to, but I think what is throwing you off on my installation is that I didn't install the optional 3:1 line system on my windward sheeting car. The blocks at the track ends have nothing to do with releasing the cleat on the low side of the car. That is accomplished right within the car itself. It has a sliding mechanism that automatically opens the low side cleat on the car when there is tension pulling on the mainsheet. That is the whole beauty of the system. At any time you can pull the car to windward just by pulling on the high side line. With the M17, the extra block on the end of the track isn't needed. The car pulls easily to windward even when the main sail is fully loaded with just the 2:1 system. You can also ease off and let the car drop down to the low side just by pulling the upper line out of the high side cleat. In a big puff you can spill the wind by pulling the high side line out of the windward car cleat and the traveller will drop to the low side, dumping the wind, without destroying your sail shape like if you released the main sheet. It's also very nice when you tack. If you have the car clear to windward while sailing, when you tack that becomes the low side, of course. The car will stay there when you come around, allowing you to adjust the jib sheets from the low side while there's not much tension on the main. Then you can get up to the high side before bringing the car up, so you aren't heeling the boat as much getting trimmed for the new tack. Hope this makes sense and helps. I think the system is great! The only downside is the price. Larry On Sun, 7 Mar 2010 12:31:41 -0800 "Jim Ellsworth" <j_ellsworth(a)earthlink.net> writes: > Hi Larry, > > I have been talking with Tom about the traveler set ups and he sent > me the > link to the Monty site with the page on your boat and upgrades. > > Could you clarify something for me, in looking at your pictures you > appear > to have the windward sheeting car (#2744) but it appears to be set > up like > the cam on car (#2734). On the Harken site it shows the windward > sheeting > car with a set of blocks at the track ends and somehow this allows > you to > pull the car to windward without letting off the cleat on the low > side. So > do you have to let the low side go to pull the car to windward? > Based on the > car having both cleats next to each other, I don't think I need the > windward > sheeting system and the two cars are over $100 difference in price > so I want > to make sure I get what will work the best for an M-17 application. > > Thanks! > > Jim E > M-17 #603 Grace > > -----Original Message----- > From: montgomery_boats-bounces(a)mailman.xmission.com > [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of > Larry E > Yake > Sent: Saturday, March 06, 2010 9:43 PM > To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com > Subject: Re: M_Boats: travelers > > Tom, > With the windward sheeting car you don't need any additional > mechanical > advantage. You can pull the car to windward easily with just the > single > block on the car itself. I would think a full range of travel is > more > important. Be sure to install the rubber stops at the ends of the > track. > The car really slams into the ends sometimes. > Larry > > On Sat, 06 Mar 2010 11:03:45 -0800 Tom Jenkins <tjenk(a)gte.net> > writes: > > To Larry or anyone else who has a windward traveler setup on a 17 > : > > > > You all taught me a lot about the issues involved with this type > of > > > > gear, but my final choice is between a setup where the car goes > all > > > > the way to the stops, and one with fixed "end controls" for extra > > > > > mechanical advantage. Is the 2" or so lost on the latter > important > > > > to everyday function? > > > > Many thanks, > > > > Tom Jenkins > > M17 #626 Scintilla > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats > > > > Remember, there is no privacy on the Internet! > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats > > Remember, there is no privacy on the Internet! > > > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats > > Remember, there is no privacy on the Internet! > >

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M 23 for sale
by Ronnie Keeler 09 Mar '10

09 Mar '10

There is an M23 listed for sale on www.sailingtexas.com this one is in Green Valley, Arizona, is a 1080 model and is listed for $15,000. With all the discussion of tow vehicles for the M23, surely someone on the list will be interested. Whitebeard _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469228/direct/01/

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Boomkicker on the Montgomery 17
by Tim McInerney 08 Mar '10

08 Mar '10

Has anyone installed a Boomkicker on their Monty, and if so what has been your experience? Timothy McInerney tim(a)conslt.com (917) 796-6456 IMPORTANT NOTICE: This email is meant only for the use of the intended recipient. It may contain confidential information that is legally privileged or otherwise protected by law. If you have received this communication in error, please notify me immediately by replying to this message and please delete it from your computer. Thank you for your cooperation.

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Re: M_Boats: travelers
by Larry E Yake 07 Mar '10

07 Mar '10

Tom, With the windward sheeting car you don't need any additional mechanical advantage. You can pull the car to windward easily with just the single block on the car itself. I would think a full range of travel is more important. Be sure to install the rubber stops at the ends of the track. The car really slams into the ends sometimes. Larry On Sat, 06 Mar 2010 11:03:45 -0800 Tom Jenkins <tjenk(a)gte.net> writes: > To Larry or anyone else who has a windward traveler setup on a 17 : > > You all taught me a lot about the issues involved with this type of > > gear, but my final choice is between a setup where the car goes all > > the way to the stops, and one with fixed "end controls" for extra > > mechanical advantage. Is the 2" or so lost on the latter important > > to everyday function? > > Many thanks, > > Tom Jenkins > M17 #626 Scintilla > > > > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats > > Remember, there is no privacy on the Internet! > >

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travelers
by Tom Jenkins 06 Mar '10

06 Mar '10

To Larry or anyone else who has a windward traveler setup on a 17 : You all taught me a lot about the issues involved with this type of gear, but my final choice is between a setup where the car goes all the way to the stops, and one with fixed "end controls" for extra mechanical advantage. Is the 2" or so lost on the latter important to everyday function? Many thanks, Tom Jenkins M17 #626 Scintilla

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looking for a M 15 on the west coast.
by flickasf＠aol.com 05 Mar '10

05 Mar '10

A friend is looking for a M 15 on the west coast. Know of any available? Bert Felton 510 339 3454 <flickasf(a)aol.com>

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Sydney the Sailor Dog
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 04 Mar '10

04 Mar '10

John and Julie, Oh man....what can you say. You know we are pup people too. Bosun came to us after grieving the loss of our two cockers of 13 and 14 years, both within a 1 year period. We vowed "that's it...we don't want to go through this again..no more dogs". After two years we could not stop thinking about all the good times we had with them and how maybe that inevitable goodbye that all dogs come with, really IS worth it. Low and behold...The Bosun appeared. Not to fill the void of our old pals, but to make his own path in our lives. Well, I don't have to tell you or anyone else that knows us how much we love this crazy beast. (ask Larry how much he loves him after riding from the airport to Lake Havasu with him in the back seat of the truck....might be a different story! Larry was wearing a fleece jacket when he got in the truck......and a fur when he got out...sorry Larry! ) but we love him ( Bosun AND Larry!). Anyway, our thoughts are with you guys. Syd was a special little dog. Hang in there...our advice would be....don't do what we did and wait two years to begin enjoying the unconditional love only a dog can give you. We dwelled on the pain of losing our pups instead of celebrating the lives they shared with us for too long. Bosun the Giant (as Jo calls him) has brought us so much laughter and joy( and a few horrifying moments like when I saw Larry's fur coat in the rear view mirror!) we wouldn't be without him now. Sean, Jo and yes, of course...Bosun :-)

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