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Re: M_Boats: Reefing while under sail
by ndorf＠surfbest.net 10 Sep '10

10 Sep '10

Daniel, yes it is possible to do both. My mainsail and boom is setup for jiffy reefing. Here is Judy Blumhorst's web page that shows some photos of how the rigging would be setup (I only have one line, the photo shows two.) http://www.blumhorst.com/potterpages/potter_19_jiffy_reefing.htm If you need to reef in a hurry, put the boat in irons, then cinch in the jiffy reefing line, which will raise the boom up at an angle. Then lower the main, cinch in the cunningham or adjust the downhaul accordingly or and tie up the reefing lines on each opposing side of the main to each other under the boom. I'm not sure this is totally "textbook" but it's how I do it. Better still, if I have any doubt I need to reef, I start out sailing that way and then shake out the reef later if I feel it wasn't needed. With a little practice it is easy to make the M15 heave to, and I'm still a relative newbie. On the subject of heaving to and reefing line, M15 sailor Doug Kelch ("Seas the Day") explained it very well in a posting back in 2005. I don't know how to find the link (other than Google) but I'm sure he wouldn't mind my pasting it for you below: * * * * * "With the Montgomery boats there should not be a problem heaving to regardless of where the weight is. Heaving to is somewhat of a balancing act/art form but the basics should work all of the time. 1)cleat off the jib tight to the fairlead, 2)Tack leaving the jib cleated 3) hold the heading head to wind for a few seconds during the tack to take the speed off of the boat. 4) ease the mainsheet so that the boom is a foot or two off of the stern quarter and comlete the tack. 5) push the tiller as far to leward as possible on the new tack and tie it off. It is critical that the rudder be all the way to leward so that it acts as a brake and lets the boat burn any off any new energy trying to tack back when it has no momentum. The boat will creep forward makeing small attempts to come up to windward but not succeeding due the tiller braking action and the backwinded jib. My jiffy reefing is set up inboard of the end of the boom just so I can reach the reefing lines while hove to. Thanks Doug Kelch" * * * * * Doug: Safe travels to the Northwest and Fair Winds! Neil

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by firevetmx＠aol.com 09 Sep '10

09 Sep '10

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Planing
by Daniel Rich 09 Sep '10

09 Sep '10

Montypals: I was imagining away on the photo site, and was looking at "Storm Petrol." One photo shows the boat seemingly planing, as there appears to be a bow wave, but no stern wave. Have many of you experienced this in an M15? Daniel

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Kentucky Lake
by Saltm17 08 Sep '10

08 Sep '10

Doug mentioned that a trip to Kentucky Lake in October. Somehow I missed that thread. Would someone bring me up to speed? I was planning a trip to the Chesapeake around that time but Kentucky Lake sounds interesting. Thanks John M Miss T M17 # 372

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M23 pins
by bownez＠juno.com 08 Sep '10

08 Sep '10

Robbin, Jerry, Bob, I had my swing keel serviced by Hooper's in Afton, Mn. I had a slow leak into the bilge of my M23, caused by either the pivot or stop pin, we never determined which. David, their Kiwi fiberglass guru, constructed a "sleeve" of epoxy and graphite using the pins as a reference. He glassed them into the hull and reused the pins. Thus, the pins have a bearing surface, not the fiberglass hull, that they reside into. David stated you could fire a .45 into the sleeve and not hurt them....(Hmmm). End result, no leaks. This was performed about 4 years ago. For what it's worth. Bones ____________________________________________________________ Mortgage Rates Hit 3.25% If you owe under $729k you probably qualify for Obama's Refi Program http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4c878c82e40e7182de1st05vuc

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Re: M_Boats: SCA give aways
by GILASAILR＠aol.com 06 Sep '10

06 Sep '10

Life used to be so hard.................now everything is easy cuz..............you have a M-23! Nice work on the boat - I need to tidy up the CB slot in my 17 but it has recently been put into duty cycle here and I would rather sail than grind and glue for the moment. Sean will be a 'well' of info as he has been there/done that/etc. Good luck. GO

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Re: M_Boats: espresso aboard...
by ndorf＠surfbest.net 06 Sep '10

06 Sep '10

OK, so while we're on the subject, I use a 7 cup aluminum camping percolator, and it makes coffee just fine, as long as you start with -good- coffee (duh!) There's a trick to getting the coffee measurement just right in the basket. It's hard to find them anymore (one here on ebay cheap) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120588775779&rvr_id =134314852873&crlp=1_263602_263622&UA=L*F%3F&GUID=056d1c3f11e0a09c1446 3006ffcfbe4f&itemid=120588775779&ff4=263602_263622 But 9 cup newer models are plentiful. The downside to the percolator approach that I see is the energy consumption. I use one of those 8000 btu single burner butane stoves and it does OK, bringing a full pot to percolating in about 8-9 minutes. However, then you turn down the heat some and still run the stove to percolate for another 5-10 minutes. So aside from taste, a big advantage to the french presses (or instant) is that you only use energy to boil the water--that's it. It's not so much the cost of the fuel, but if your storage space on your pocket cruiser is limited--especially on longer cruises--then you'll want to make coffee with a press. I only stay on my boat for a night or two so a non issue. I tasted some coffee out of a french press this summer and found there were more grounds in the coffee than I would prefer. I don't know if that's just how it is or if the press was over full or other form of "operator error." One more option is to buy Melitta coffee and get a Melitta funnel, filters and caraffe or travel mug: https://shop.melitta.com/itemdy00.asp?T1=64+013&Cat= Welcome to SparBucks :-)

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Re: M_Boats: rowing an m15
by Randy Watkins 04 Sep '10

04 Sep '10

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

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Pocket Cruiser Convention Growing - Come Join Us!
by M23 "Daunltess" 04 Sep '10

04 Sep '10

The Feb Havasu Pocket Cruisers Convention 2011 is booking up and we want you to attend. Right now, we already have right at 70 boats registered from 14 states as well as numerous from Canada. Crews/boats will be converging on Lake Havasu from as far away as Ontario, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Lousiana, Washington, Idaho, and everywhere in between! We still have room between our two waterfront host resorts to handle more! Come join us in Feb. Get that trailer sailor out of the snow and come spend a week with us in the Southwest. The best thing about this event are the friendships that are formed. It's awesome. Check out the website. See a list of who and what boats are coming in "Who's Attending?". See a google map of where all the participants are coming from, and hear from some of the participants themselves in the "Meet the Sailors" section. Check out the continually growing list of seminar presenters including Harry Pattison of Elliot Pattison Sailmakers, Stan Sussman from Interlux/Awlgrip, Steve Hamber from Simrad/Lowrance, and Don Guillette from Sailtrim. It's going to be a week long festival of sail in a lake front town that will welcome you with open arms. Join us for YOUR event! You Won't be stuffed behind an Island Packet 40, or in the shadow of a 60 foot "Sea Slug"....This event is for YOU, about YOU, and put on by people that understand What you sail and WHY you sail. If you've ever thought about attending...DO IT! This is the year! I promise you that we will do everything within our power to make your trip to Lake Havasu City, AZ one that you will never forget. You are guaranteed to meet one of the most diverse, interesting, and friendly groups of sailors you could ever imagine. We've been waiting for you to join us! Make this year, ... THE YEAR!

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Re: M_Boats: espresso aboard...
by bownez＠juno.com 04 Sep '10

04 Sep '10

Very fancy Todd, Would this make one a "yuppie sailor"?? I'm still quite pleased with my Jetboil. Hope you have had a grand summer sailing. Bones ____________________________________________________________ EXPOSED: Make $99/hr Online BREAKING NEWS: People are beating the recession by working at home. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4c81c7e42e3419f4755st03vuc

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