April 2010 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

motor mount and epoxy questions
by Richard Everett 07 Apr '10

07 Apr '10

Hi guys, i have a couple of quick questions. First, does anyone happen to know the manufacturer and/or source for the motor mount on my 2005 M17 pictured here? http://www.skyko.com/mmount.jpg Second, I have some items to mount to my M17 and I can't remember what type of epoxy we discussed using to fill the hole for redrilling (so to protect the inner layers from water damage). I have some two part 30 minute epoxy, but do I need to use a special salt water proof marine grade product? (if so, which do you recommend?) Thanks Rick M17 #635 Eidolon

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Earth Quake
by eisenee＠aol.com 05 Apr '10

05 Apr '10

Hey SoCal and Az Monty sailors Hope you all survived the quake. The numbers didn't sound that bad but sounds like Norte Mx got lots of damage. Hopefully none of your homes or boats got transplanted in China Eldor M17 Motu iti

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Fw: Plexiglass / Lexan
by Terry Osborn 04 Apr '10

04 Apr '10

> > >>A word of caution! I used a 12 " cut off saw that comes down in the >>middle of the cut . The Lexan blew up and pieces went wising by me , bent >>the blade and took out the bearings. Lexan rep said this is normal as the >>Lexan is very brittle. >> >> >> From Terry Osborn terryoz(a)aceweb.com >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Joe Murphy" <seagray(a)embarqmail.com> >> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" >> <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> >> Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 2:26 PM >> Subject: Re: M_Boats: Plexiglass / Lexan >> >> >> Tom, >> I recieved the PC sample today. Thanks so much. Do you know if it comes >> in a smoke color?? I'll do some checking on the web, but I seem to recall >> Bob Eeg saying that Lexan only comes in clear. Don't know if that >> includes PC. >> Thanks again, >> Joe >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: Tom Jenkins >> To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats >> Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 4:12 PM >> Subject: Re: M_Boats: Plexiglass / Lexan >> >> >> Joe, >> The sample piece is on its way. If the polycarbonate works out, how >> about giving us an account of your new doors. >> Tom >> On Mar 24, 2010, at 12:01 PM, Joe Murphy wrote: >> >> > Tom, >> > Thanks so much for the offer. I'd be glad to reimburse you for the >> > mailing costs. >> > 570 Coral Dr >> > Apt P-4 >> > Atlantic Beach, NC 28512 >> > Looks like just about anything short of a chain saw would work... >> > Joe >> > M17 Seafrog >> > ----- Original Message ----- >> > From: Tom Jenkins >> > To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats >> > Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 12:28 PM >> > Subject: Re: M_Boats: Plexiglass / Lexan >> > >> > >> > Joe, >> > I used about eight 4'x8' sheets of 1/4" polycarbonate to make a >> > greenhouse, and did many cuts with a portable circular saw with a >> > fine-tooth blade, and a fine-toothed hand saw. I also drilled many >> > holes. I never experienced cracking or chipping. As far as I know, >> > the polycarbonate I used (Cyrolon) is no different from that sold >> > under the Lexan brand name. I used the stuff because it is hammered >> > by 4' thick chunks of ice and snow sliding off our roof, and it >> > doesn't flinch. Fifteen years of UV from vertical sunlight at 7400' >> > elevation has caused some clouding, but in your application it would >> > be forever. >> > If you like, send me your address, and I will mail you a chunk of >> > the >> > PC to play with. >> > >> > By the way, nice looking boat. >> > >> > Tom Jenkins >> > M17 Scintilla >> > >> > On Mar 23, 2010, at 10:14 AM, Joe Murphy wrote: >> > >> >> Has anyone ever worked with either Lexan or Plexiglass? I'm >> >> thinking of making companionway doors but I keep hearing about how >> >> difficult it is to cut the material without it chipping and cracking. >> >> Joe >> >> M17 Seafrog #651 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> 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! >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats >> >> Remember, there is no privacy on the Internet! >> >

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shallow water
by Tom Jenkins 04 Apr '10

04 Apr '10

Folks, As an ex-Potter sailor with a 17, I just can't seem to give up the desire to pull into a sandy or muddy beach and jump off for a stroll. I hate to bring this up again, but I am wondering if sand or mud will inevitably jam the centerboard if I come in until the keel touches. Anybody actually tried this, and what happened? Bob has a picture of two 15s on his Montgomery website doing just this, but I don't know how different the keel and centerboard arrangements are. Finally, if the centerboard should jam with some debris, is there any way to pull or push it down without swimming upside down with a pry bar? Thanks, Tom Jenkins M17 #626 Scintilla

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Havasu Pocket Cruisers recap article
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 03 Apr '10

03 Apr '10

Alan and Cheri Frank of Laramie, Wyoming wrote a great recap article of the Havasu Pocket Cruisers Event for their local sailing club, The Rocky Mountain Potters. They sent me a copy of it and gave permission for me to post it to the event's website, which I happily did. If anyone else wants to write a recap of your experience at the event, I'd love to have it. It really is a way to give a flavor of the event to prospective participants for next year, and adds a lot of credibility since it comes from someone besides ME! Thanks Alan and Cheri! GREAT Article! If you'd like to check it out here's the link to the "Event Recap" page: _http://havasumontgomerys.piczo.com/?g=44021661&cr=1_ (http://www.quicktopic.com/cgi-bin/link.cgi?link=http://havasumontgomerys.pi… =1&x=254052944.4) S

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