March 2011 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

Purchase 2hp Honda
by Hale Irwin 07 Mar '11

07 Mar '11

I ordered my 2 HP Honda long shaft from Go2Marine..on line... It was the best deal I could find last Fall when I was preparing for my new M-15 "Tun Taven" which Bob will be shipping in a monthor so! SEMPER FI ........ Hale cell: 802-917-4132

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Antenna thru Haul
by jim sadler 07 Mar '11

07 Mar '11

Ahoy skippers Anyone have suggestion to bring UNF antenna line from the mast into the cabin on my M15? I want to use my ham radio at sea Thanks Captain Jim Skipper vessel Pelican (M-15)

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Where To Buy a Motor?
by David Grah 07 Mar '11

07 Mar '11

I appreciate all the information and discussion on motors. I have a Tohatsu 2.5 horsepower 2 stoke motor for my Montgomery 15 which pushes the boat along fine, but is messy, isn't allowed on Lake Tahoe, and is sometimes finicky (or maybe it is the operator). What I have been using most often is a small trolling motor which actually pushes the boat along fine, especially on the little lakes I usually sail. I was envious of all the Honda 2 horsepower 4 strokes I saw on boats at Lake Havasu and this discussion has helped me understand motor things a lot better all around. The one thing I don't see anything about is where to buy a motor. New or, ideally, used. I live out in the middle of nowhere so there isn't a local outboard motor dealer around here and I haven't found obvious sources online. Since it may not be practical to ship a motor, I realize I will probably need to pick one up when I travel to a city like Reno, San Francisco, or Los Angeles. Any advice on where to find a motor new or used? Thanks! David Grah Bishop California

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WANTED Montgomery 15 or even maybe a 17
by Karen and Smiley 07 Mar '11

07 Mar '11

Built in the 2000 model years. Will pick up east of the Mississippi. Thanks Smiley who is currently boatless J Smiley and Karen magoo252(a)comcast.net

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Re: M_Boats: Where To Buy a Motor?
by mesch73＠juno.com 06 Mar '11

06 Mar '11

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M 15 transcom heights
by Karen and Smiley 06 Mar '11

06 Mar '11

Would one be better off using a shaft length of 22 inches as found on the Tohatsu 3.5 hp outboard as opposed to the 20 inch high shaft lengths of most long shaft outboards. Additionally from what I am used to on my P21 which I had driven using a 8 hp 2 stroke I felt that I never could get most of the power out of that engine to making Hull speed at about ¾ throttle. So I assumed that 2.5-3.5 hp would be just right for the M15 with 2 hp being maybe a bit shy for those BAD days when you need to boogie from a storm. Thanks What is the trick to re-fueling when youre out in bumpy waters BTW Smiley magoo252(a)comcast.net

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McGregor rescue
by bownez＠juno.com 05 Mar '11

05 Mar '11

Hi sailing buddies, Here is a video of a McGregor 25 that happen to lose his forestay in Newfound Channel right in front of the home we are renting in the lower Keys. I quickly threw on my trunks and water socks and waded out to assist. Apparently the roller jib unfurled on its own and popped out the quickpin at the base of the drum. Then, they fouled the Avon dingy painter in the outboard prop. Then, they drop the danforth but it wouldn’t grab. It was blowing about 15 to 20 in the channel. These guys were from Georgia, and great fellows. They never panicked or raised their voices. Although they bent a bunch of hardware, we got the mast raised with the gin pole and they were on their way. Stressful start to a sailing trip!! It added fun to my afternoon. Bones Link = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WetA6l8Vvk ____________________________________________________________ Wall Streets Secrets Revealed The secrets that Wall Street Traders Don't want the public to know http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4d7240373a0355f1a57st06vuc

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Re: M_Boats: M 15 outboard and filling the fuel tank
by GILASAILR＠aol.com 05 Mar '11

05 Mar '11

That is one esssspensive fuel pump - ! So is this one, _http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370311874833… 9312d0a02652903690ffef0636&hlp=false&rvr_id=215317080995&ua=WXI8&itemid=3703 11874833_ (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370311874833&… a02652903690ffef0636&hlp=false&rvr_id=215317080995&ua=WXI8&itemid=3703118748 33) but quite a bit less even at $85. Wow -I am looking at my Shaw & Tenney's when my motor conks ! Or go for the 'on the rocks' option. I know somebody that paddled with the whisker pole once - that is making lemonade with lemons, thinkin on the fly or on a poorly equipped boat ! (mine) I must be getting old ...................and still a cheapskate. GO M-17 #316 "Air Powered"

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Re: M_Boats: 2 hp Honda (Kevin Wood)
by jaredprindle 04 Mar '11

04 Mar '11

I have that same clutchless motor. I've taken it off the in the last year and don't sail with a motor anymore. It's somewhat liberating. For now I'll say something foolish and proud like "what's all this motor talk, aren't we sailing"? Maybe in a few months when I get stuck on the rocks due to no wind, I'll be back asking questions on how to clean a carb on old honda 2hp that's been lying in the garage. Maybe some hull patching questions too.

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2 hp Honda
by beowulf2＠cox.net 04 Mar '11

04 Mar '11

Hello Monty owners. I have an M15 with the original engine bracket on the transom. Has anyone mounted a 2 hp 4 stroke Honda motor on the original bracket? If so, did it operate ok from there? Also, what length shaft, 15 or 20 inches, would you recommend? Thanks Mike Hall So Cal Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

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