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Re: M_Boats: Pardey Effect
by bownez＠juno.com 10 Aug '10

10 Aug '10

Jerry, How is the Sage prototype coming along? Any new info or pictures to share? Bones in Mpls Monty nut ____________________________________________________________ Penny Stock Jumping 2000% Sign up to the #1 voted penny stock newsletter for free today! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4c614916e83d72eb63fst05vuc

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Pardey Effect
by Greg Hann 10 Aug '10

10 Aug '10

First, let me rename the subject line of my tale to "The Montgomery Effect" About 15 years ago, during the Annapolis Sailboat Show, I attended a slide show presentation (before powerpoint) of Lin & Larry Pardey's sail around the world in "Seraffyn". I remember how much they emphasized their mistrust in roller furling systems (although this was so long ago that I'm sure they've improved but it is consistent with KISS principle)... After the presentation I hoped to have a signed copy of my very worn copy of "Cruising in Seraffyn", at the last minute I also took along a pic of "Spoonful"..;.. Well, I think 90% of the audience had the same intentions in the packed auditorium. So many people that Lin & Larry had to split up and sign copies of their newest book and two separate, long lines. Luckily, I had sat close to the back and was able to be about the 20th or so person in Larry's line. When I did walk up to Larry I presented him with my book and the pic was on the title page. When he saw the photo of my Montgomery 17 he immediately stopped, called Lin over and Larry said "Remember Jerry Montgomery?" and her face showed almost instant recognition (amazing to me when you consider the thousands of people they've met around the world). He showed the pic and said "this is one of Jerry Montgomery's boat's". They both smiled and looked at it together, making nice comments here and there... During the probably 30 sec. this occured (to me I was in heaven) I was very aware of the all the sailors in line wondering what could this guy have to be a show stopper for Lin & Larry Pardey....I haven't told this to too many people because only Montgomery sailor's could appreciate the significance of what the Pardey's attention to a Montgomery sailboat means...Also, I'm not sure where I heard this, but I understand Jerry gave them an anchor when they first took off in "Seraffyn".... Greg Hann M17 "Spoonful" .

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Re: M_Boats: Desolation Sound
by SALGLESSER＠aol.com 05 Aug '10

05 Aug '10

Hi Connie, I agree with Gary. Keep writing. I spoke with a writer last week that had one copy of his book published. It was an on line publishing company as Gary mentioned. Let me know if you are interested and I'll chase it down. sal M15 - "Justus" - 1986 - #361 M23 - #2 - still being built In a message dated 7/11/2010 4:37:15 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time, gmhyde1(a)mac.com writes: Connie: I'm no expert, but self-publishing on the web is now a possibility. There also is a web-based company that publishes and provides you some software--can't remember their name. Gary ☺ On Jul 11, 2010, at 10:48 AM, Conbert H. Benneck wrote: > Gary M Hyde wrote: > > Hi Gary, > > Thanks for the encouragement. So far I get a few pages a day written. > One of my first big problems was to find my real old log books so that I could get times, places and the details correct. After lots of searching, and turning the house upside-down I finally found them. Its amazing what you find in there. > > Old Yugoslavian Port Payment receipts; Crew Lists (needed whenever you enter a new country); Duty Free purchases, and the costs of things in Iron Curtain Countries when you pay with hard currency; labels from wines and beers consumed during the voyages; the 8 hour exam I had to take to get my German Captains License that covered, celestial navigation, radio usage, maritime law, boat maintenance and engine maintenance, boat safety, and precautions for heavy weather sailing. > > Its coming along, but when its done, I open the next can of worms: what are the mechanics of getting it published? ..by whom? > > But, first things first.... Let's get the text finished. > > Have a great sailing summer, > > Connie >> Hey Connie, keep at that writing. I'm sure interested in reading it, and I've followed you for years on this list. >> >> --Gary Hyde >> 2005 M17 #637 sailboat 'Hydeaway 2' >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On Jul 1, 2010, at 7:22 AM, Conbert H. Benneck wrote: >> >> >>> bownez(a)juno.com wrote: >>> >>> Hi Bones, >>> >>> Thanks for the kind words. I'm still monitoring the M-Boat list, to at least enjoy M15 goings-on and sailing from my computer screen. >>> >>> Years ago someone on the List made the suggestion that I write up my experiences. I've finally started doing that. About the first 120 pages are complete. >>> >>> As all good sailing yarns need a beginning, mine starts in the bathtub, and progressed to model sailboats, row boats / canoes, and then on to real sailboats. >>> >>> I write about buying a Norwegian fishing boat at the Amsterdam Boat Show in 1963; taking delivery of the boat in Rotterdam and then going from Rotterdam through inland waterways back to Paris, where we lived at that time. Dutch, Belgian and a few French locks were power operated. The remainder of the French ones were hand operated - about 152 of them.... Lots of fun, .... and work. >>> >>> Have a super time sailing on Lake Vermillion, and tell us all about it so that we can properly envy you. >>> >>> Connie >>> >>> >>> >>>> Hi Connie, >>>> >>>> Glad to see you are still monitoring the M-Boat list! We have always enjoyed hearing about your past experiences, and now we will be pleased to entertain you with our cruising tales. >>>> Time waits for no one, get out there on the water as much as you can. >>>> I think I'll be returning to one on Minnesota's crown jewels, Lake Vermillion, with my M17 come mid July. >>>> >>>> Keep the stories active my friends. >>>> >>>> Bones >>>> ____________________________________________________________ >>>> Refinance Now 4.0% FIXED! >>>> $160,000 Mortgage for $633/mo. Free. No Obligation. Get 4 Quotes! >>>> http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4c2be4359b36c7263bst03vuc >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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! _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats Remember, there is no privacy on the Internet!

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Re: M_Boats: bottom paint question
by seagray＠embarqmail.com 04 Aug '10

04 Aug '10

Ablative is normally for sailboats. This type of bottom coating is designed to flake off thus shedding the marine growth. Power boats use the hard paint becausethe higher speeds on a power boat will take the bottom paint off. Bottom paint is critical if you leave the boat in water for long periods of time. If this is the first time bottom painting you might think seriously about putting on some coats of epoxy barrier paint before putting on the bottom paint. The epoxy barrier paint will keep the hull from getting osmosis blisters. Contrary to some beliefs, gel coat is permeable. I'm sure some other folks have some views and additional advice on this fairly critical topic. Good luck. Joe M17 Seafrog -----Original Message----- From: robbin roddewig <robbin.roddewig(a)verizon.net> Subj: M_Boats: bottom paint question Date: Wed Aug 4, 2010 12:40 pm Size: 554 bytes To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com I am sure this is common knowledge but I cannot find advice of ablative versus hard bottom paint. The article I read in Practical sailor presents both as if the choice was personal taste. Went to the Interlux site and spent some time looking but came up empty. Can you all help me out with this? Thanks Robbin M-23 hull 72, M-10 Tonka _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats Remember, there is no privacy on the Internet! --- message truncated ---

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Video - Havasu Pocket Cruisers Convention 2011
by M23 "Daunltess" 04 Aug '10

04 Aug '10

The Hi resolution version of the video is uploaded and working at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ct0Gb5mvRPg You need to select what resolution level you wish to watch it in based on your internet connection speed. There are 4 resolutions available with the selection of 1080 being the best, but the slowest to load if you have a slow connection. If anyone needs a DVD copy of the video in order to show it to a club, group, or potential sponsor, let me know. We can probably make that happen. Help us Fulfill the Dream in 2011.....100+ boats!

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Kentucky Lake cruise
by Steve R. 04 Aug '10

04 Aug '10

Mike, The area of course is a popular hunting destination. From the dates you mentioned I would suggest either the weekends of October 30 and 31 or November 6 and 7. I might be able to get away for a few days between November 1 through November 12. I have never done it but I would suggest as Howard says: Day 1) Launch from the dam, overnight near or at Kenlake State Resort Park. Day 2) Kenlake to KY/TN line. There are several marinas nearby. Day 3) Back to Kenlake Day 4) Back to the dam. At the dam there is Lighthouse Landing like Tony mentioned and KY Dam Village State Resort Park on the other shore. An alternative would be to launch from Kenlake and have the option for either a two day or four day cruise. steve r. M-15#119 Lexington, KY

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Clarence?
by htmills＠zoominternet.net 04 Aug '10

04 Aug '10

Is Clarence still on the list? His comcast e-mail address has apparently been hijacked, as I've been getting spammed from it several times a day. Now back to your regularly scheduled topic; sorry for the interruption. Tod

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Suggestions for inflatable kayak
by Andrei Caldararu 03 Aug '10

03 Aug '10

Hi all, last year when I went to the Apostle Islands I towed a hard-shell, sit on top kayak behind my M-17, and used it to explore around the islands (and I could've used it as a dinghy to go to shore if I wanted to). This year I may take my son with me, so I need something which seats two. I was looking at inflatable kayaks, like the Sea Eagle 330. Does anyone have experience with inflatable kayaks, how well they tow, and recommendations for which one to buy? Thanks, Andrei.

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Mast head sheave replacement Older M15
by Leighton Smith 03 Aug '10

03 Aug '10

Just in case anyone else needs to replace the mast head sheaves on their older M15. I finally found that Ronstan makes a 1.5" x 3/8" sheave w/ .25" axle hole for Nacra catamarans made of acetal plastic. They are designed for 5/16" line so they are great for anyone converting to dacron from the cable halyards. They may also be ok with the cable halyards as well. They are pretty cheap at $3 to $4 each. Salty Dog marine has them for $3 and change. Smitty

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Considering an M 15
by Daniel Rich 02 Aug '10

02 Aug '10

Hello, all! I just joined, but do not own a M 15. I currently sail a Vagabond 14 dinghy. Nice little boat, and for a dinghy, pretty stable with her chined hull and wide beam. I have her rigged nicely to single hand, and she is easy to launch and sail. But... My wife just doesn't feel too safe in it when I sail in good wind, such as Tomales Bay in California. So, I am considering a pocket cruiser, and the M 15 looks terrific. So, a few questions: 1) Why the M 15 over the WW Potter 15? The M 15 looks much better to me, but gotta ask. 2) Anybody in Northern California near Santa Rosa willing to show me their boat, or better yet, take me out for a demo? I will supply snacks and premium wine as I live in Sonoma County! I would really like to see one of these boats before considering buying one. I am a 50 year old ophthalmologist in good shape, and like to think I would be good company... 3) I figure finding a used one will be tough. So, I would consider buying a new one. Had a few emails with Bob Eeg of NorSea, and he seems very nice and straightforward. Any words of wisdom when dealing with buying a new one? Thanks so much for your help! Daniel Rich

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