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Re: M_Boats: rowing an m15
by ndorf＠surfbest.net 31 Aug '10

31 Aug '10

For my M15 I decided to skip the porta-potti in favor of the WAG-Bag system. The PETT toilet, which is a tripod and seat that uses the WAG Bags, looked to be a little too tall to fit in the well and still be short enough for the plywood cover and cushion to fit over as normal. So if you want to go with "dry" system, what works is: Buy a $15 plastic toilet seat and cover, then find yourself a 3 1/2 gallon plastic pail, which is essentially the same diameter as the 5 gallon pails sold at home improvement stores like Home Depot, except not as tall. Our pail was one that contained 3" chlorine tabs for our swimming pool. The REI seat fit over it a little loose, so we created a "gasket" seal with some duct tape. The setup is real simple. Place the WAG bag (which contains the "sand" that turns to get and decomposes the waste) inside the bucket and wrap the top of the bag over the lip of the bucket. Place the seat on snug. Carry extra "pooh powder" in a small container if you need to. The result is like the "luggable loo" but shorter bucket you find on your own. http://www.rei.com/product/10776616.htm Seat: http://www.cabelas.com/link-12/product/0009518514868a.shtml?cmCat=perf&rid=0 987654321&cm_mmc=Performics-_-CSE-_-GoogleBaseUSA-_-0009518514868a&mr:tracki ngCode=FCCD1BCD-958E-DF11-A0C8-002219318F67&mr:referralID=NA WAG bags: http://www.rei.com/product/662978 No muss, no fuss and the inevitable "walk of shame" can be much more discrete. Original Message: ----------------- From: Randy Watkins jazzmanrandy(a)hotmail.com Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:09:15 -0600 To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: M_Boats: rowing an m15 montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com. Hi Fellow sailors, A couple of questions. We have a 2003 M15, "Becca Anne". 1. A porti-potti for this Model? Which model will fit the newer M15's? 2. rowing- I've thought about adding side mounted oar lock sockets and oar locks and wondered if anyone else has dome this project? Regards, Randy W. Texas jazzmanrandy(a)hotmail.com _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats Remember, there is no privacy on the Internet! -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web.com What can On Demand Business Solutions do for you? http://link.mail2web.com/Business/SharePoint

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Reefing while under sail
by Daniel Rich 31 Aug '10

31 Aug '10

Montypals: I am hopeful to join your ranks soon. We'll see. Tried to heave to in my little Vagabond. Can be done, but really not good in a dinghy. Too light. Now, on an M15, is it possible to reef while under sail? Can you heave to, and reef single handed if the wind kicks up? If so how do you do it? Daniel

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Re: M_Boats: rowing an m15
by ndorf＠surfbest.net 31 Aug '10

31 Aug '10

Stan, no poop deck on a 15 or 17 :-) Neil

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Re: M_Boats: rowing an m15
by ndorf＠surfbest.net 31 Aug '10

31 Aug '10

Hey Big Havasu Kahuna! Just keep the lid shut, we don't want to catch your drift hahaha Sorry couldn't resist. Kudos on the Meet the Sailors idea by the way. Neil

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Priest Lake and Coeur D'Alene?
by Doug Kelch 30 Aug '10

30 Aug '10

I am going on a San Juan cruise with the potter group and am thinking about stopping at Priest Lake and Coeur D'Alene on the way home. It will be around September 13 through the 18th. Can anyone provide addresses for the launch ramps and overnight parking? Thanks Doug Kelch "Seas the Day" M15 G #310

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Lake Champlain 2010
by Michael Murphy 29 Aug '10

29 Aug '10

Just got back from 4 days on Champlain with 3 days of good winds & 1 calm day. Most anchorages were good although one highly recommended by a cruising guide was too crowded for my taste; saw one boat drag out into the lake. Will be worth returning next year Mike, *Fionnula*

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Sailed an M15!
by Daniel Rich 28 Aug '10

28 Aug '10

Got my first experience on one of these boats. One of your esteemed members, Ken, graciously took me out yesterday to Lake Sonoma in his 1981 M15. I just loved it. We had a wonderful sail. I was at the tiller most of the time. Poor Ken. We really had a good time. I would be moving up from a dinghy, so it was an interesting experience sailing a boat with a keel. Really fun. This boat when trimmed correctly really moves along. We had fun playing with angles of heal and watching the GPS knot meter respond. The boat really responds to the proper lines. She points nicely. Just delightful. We put her through all maneuvers; gibing, beating to windward, running, and even heaving to. I was able to pull the boat, launch, and retrieve with my V6 Honda Accord without trouble. This weight appears to be the limit of what I could reasonably pull and launch with that car. Now I just gotta get me one! Hmm. Gotta work on the wife... Daniel

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M17 Trailering weight ready to cruise
by Bill Wickett 25 Aug '10

25 Aug '10

Since we bought our M17 last year, I have always been curious about the "all up" trailering weight we are pulling. On our way north to Georgian Bay 2 weeks ago, we stopped at a scale to check it out. Not sure if many of you have done an accurate weigh up when you are ready to cruise. Here is what we got on the scale ticket Boat on trailer only, 3160 lbs Boat on trailer hitched to the truck, with only the trailer on the scale, 2800 lbs Calculated tongue weight 360 lbs Combined weight of boat on the trailer, hooked up to our 2009 Ranger pick up, 7780 lbs for the complete rig. The outboard, tool box with larger tools and boat spares, small doctor tool bag with rigging tools, 2 small Oscar coolers, 8 foot rubber dinghy were in the truck box. Once we launched the dinghy stowed very well, rolled up in its bag across the stern seat below the tiller until day 2 when we reached the Bustards. Everything else was on board the boat,Group 24 battery, a 600 Watt power pack box, 4 gal gas, safety gear, stove, stove alcohol, nesting pots, dish box, meals and food for 10 days, extra chocolate, personal gear, bedding, all lines, extra shore lines, 2 anchors, each with 10 feet of chain, a small folding rock hook, rudder, boom with main already on, 3 headsails, 24 cans of beer, numerous tetra paks of wine, a few books and magazines, etc etc. We don't take a lot of water on board, as we can pump freshwater direct from Georgian Bay, through our MSR Minworks EX purifier. For pasta etc, we don't use the filter as it is boiling for a while. I think enough to kill any boogers :) So far, so good! Anyone have any numbers to compare from their experience? Bill Wickett Makin' Time M17 #622

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Havasu Pocket Cruisers seek "Ports O' Call"
by M23 "Daunltess" 24 Aug '10

24 Aug '10

The Havasu Pocket Cruisers Convention is exploding this year. This event is 100% designed to support the trailer sailor community, industry, and community of Lake Havasu City. Please visit the web site and see "a message from the organizer" to get a better understanding of what the whole deal is about. www.sailhavasu.com Even if you can't make it this year, you may be able to help out. Still 5 and half months out from the event we have over 60 boats booked. Crews are traveling from all over the country, as well as from Canada. Boats are coming from as far away as Louisiana, Tennesee, and Ontario. As you can imagine, some folks are making quite a comittment to travel that far both in time and $$. I would love to help make the trip easier for them. Here's where you come in. Do you have a sailing club or organization that could help those weary travelers with a place to lay their heads for the night? All they would need would be a safe place to park their rig and warm place to spend the night. Then they'll be on their way in the morning, continuing their trek to the gathering here in Arizona. This event is all about friendship and continuing to come together to help ourselves and the industry that makes our sport possible. It is one of the most diverse groups of folks you'll ever meet. Who knows, you may make a lifelong friend, or be encouraged to come along next year. If you or your group can help make this happen please contact me at Sailhavasu(a)aol.com We have a googlemap on our website where the locations that all registered participants are coming from is shown. We will list any "ports o' call" on there as well, and facilitate getting folks together through the internet. Thanks in advance for all the help. This is going to be a great year for us. We'd love to have you come join us. But if you can't you still may be able to play a big part in making it happen. Sean

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M-23 For Sale
by Chapdw＠aol.com 24 Aug '10

24 Aug '10

Hi everyone, Here's your chance to own a very rare Montgomery! After much thought, I have decided to sell "Walkabout". I've owned Walkabout for 10 years now and have enjoyed every moment. I've had some health issues lately and will be having both knees replaced in September. so I've decided to sell Walkabout. She is a 1978 Montgomery 23, serial #002. Walkabout is located in Southern Maryland, on the Potomac River about 1.5hrs south of Washington, D.C. Here's a rundown of what she has: Furlex roller furling 9.9 Long Shaft Evinrude outboard Lifelines Quantum 155 Genoa - mylar - re-stitched 2008 Quantum Main with 2 reefs and full battens Auto Tiller with remote Boarding Ladder 2 Burner Galley Stove - propane AM/FM/CD Marine stereo 2 Deep Cycle 12V Marine Batteries Porta-Pottie VHF Radio Factory Finished Interior of mahogany with ash planking Rigging to raise and lower mast Extra sails (old main, genny, storm jib, and a spinnaker) Combination Instrument includes depth, water temp, and speed Compass Magma Stainless Steel Grill Whisker Pole Spinnaker Pole In June 2010, I had my local marina: Remove, clean, epoxy, and paint centerboard. New stop pin for centerboard installed; swing pin was ok. Rudder removed, sanded, and varnished. Hull cleaned and painted. Rigging checked and tuned. Replaced outboard water pump and tune. What she needs: Teak cleaned and treated Deck painted New Sunbrella covers for mainsail and tiller Hatch boards need refinishing New Trailer - Old trailer available but needs complete overhaul Cushions are serviceable but could be replaced Bulkhead around portals needs painting due to leaks - portals are now sealed. Price is $23, 995 Pictures are on the MSOG site (msog.org) along with specs. If interested, please contact me off-list at this email address. I'll be listing her for sale on other sites soon but wanted to give the M-Boats list first chance. Thanks, Dennis

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