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Re: M_Boats: rigging internal halyards
by GILASAILR＠aol.com 13 Apr '11

13 Apr '11

Will do.

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Re: M_Boats: rigging internal halyards
by GILASAILR＠aol.com 13 Apr '11

13 Apr '11

Nick, Are you handy with a Dremel and reinforced cut-off wheels? If you feel comfortable I can send you pictures of how I put my outhaul in my boom. It is VERY handy and easy to operate once it is done - a bit harder (little) and a bit more expensive as you need to use thru deck exit blocks (two of them) but not hard and really easy to operate once installed. If you are up for it, I will take pictures and can send them. Gary O. M-17 - all internal

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Re: M_Boats: Non Skid Wax - wwody wax
by Larry E Yake 13 Apr '11

13 Apr '11

I don't think it would build up. It's pretty thin so I reapply it a couple times a year. It's designed for non-skid applications and was the top rated product in a test review a couple years ago. On Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:23:35 -0700 (PDT) W David Scobie <wdscobie(a)yahoo.com> writes: > larry: > > do you think woody wax will build up in the non-skid on the Mboats > built after about 82/83? the non-skid on the 'classic'/original > M17s is different than the type on SWEET PEA and later 17s. > > > :: Dave Scobie > :: M17 #375 - SWEET PEA > :: Sage Marine - www.sagemarine.us > > > --- On Tue, 4/12/11, Larry E Yake <leyake(a)juno.com> wrote: > > > > Joe, > > > > Get Woody Wax. It's a spray on liquid wax that's simple to > > use and > > provides great traction when wet. It also provides a great > > shine on the > > entire cabin top and cockpit without making it slippery. > > www.woody-wax.com/ > > > > Larry Yake > > > > On Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:55:23 -0400 "Joe Murphy" > <seagray(a)embarqmail.com> > > writes: > > > Has anyone found a wax they like for the non-skid > > portions? > > > Something easy? > > > Joe > > > Seafrog M17 651 > > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats > > When posting, remember that there is no privacy on the Internet! > >

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Re: M_Boats: Non Skid Wax
by Larry E Yake 13 Apr '11

13 Apr '11

Joe, Get Woody Wax. It's a spray on liquid wax that's simple to use and provides great traction when wet. It also provides a great shine on the entire cabin top and cockpit without making it slippery. www.woody-wax.com/ Larry Yake On Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:55:23 -0400 "Joe Murphy" <seagray(a)embarqmail.com> writes: > Has anyone found a wax they like for the non-skid portions? > Something easy? > Joe > Seafrog M17 651 > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats > > When posting, remember that there is no privacy on the Internet! > >

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rigging internal halyards
by Nick Chappell 12 Apr '11

12 Apr '11

Thanks Jerry!! Really impressive to get a speedy reply from the builder -- one of the reasons this is such a great list! I was planning to drill my masthead holes well placed for fair leads, and polish them all. But if I follow your meaning, you don't use exit plates at the mast base but rather a smoothed hole with a little bend -- right? Good idea, and really economical. As for sorting the lines out, I will have good access: I can look down the open mast since I took off the masthead and base fittings to blast out all the spiders, mud daubers, etc. that took up residence there since 1975. Now for the internal outhaul... Nick C.

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rigging internal halyards
by Nick Chappell 12 Apr '11

12 Apr '11

Hi, all -- I have been lurking on the list and tinkering away on upgrades and fixes on my M-17. Thanks for all the good advice and info! I want to convert to rope halyards and have modified the sheaves of my old (1975) masthead to accommodate 1/4-inch line. The sharp bend at the masthead to get the line on the sheave is too much friction, so I am planning to rig internal halyards. Anyone done that? How best to proceed: one or more holes in the masthead base? There could be 4 lines (3 halyards and a topping lift) -- is that asking for trouble? Any advice or shared experience will be much appreciated! Nick C. M-17 #69 (one of them)

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main sail cover and boat lift modifications for M 15
by marthaekwurtzel＠aol.com 12 Apr '11

12 Apr '11

Hello Group, I have two requests for advice and information of my fellow Montgomery Owners; Main Sail Cover I inquired to an ad on the trailer-sailor website about the production of a main sail cover for my 2001 M-15 understanding they had many makes and models' measurements on record, and I might order one on spec. The kind gent informed me no such records are on file for an M 15, although he was certain such a cover had been produced previously. It will be a few weeks (months?) until I get my boat out of storage and rigged and be able to arrive at the correct measurements, and I was hoping to get a jump on ordering a cover before our short Midwest season. Any members had a good experience ordering a main sail cover, and possibly kept the measurements too? Any recommendations? What about prices paid for a Sunbrella/similar brand fabric mainsail cover? Boat Lift Modifications Sailing the M 15 on an inland shallow lake, I will have the benefit of keeping her on a boat lift set just off shore- in about three feet of water. The 1000 lb capacity Cantilever lift I will utilize previously was home to a fishing boat. I'll need to accommodate the keel/hull of my Monty with modifications to the current 2X4 bunks which are mounted upright on two cross supports. Any shallow lake sailors had experience with modifications of this sort? My intention is to use two "bunks" (one port, one starboard), replacing the 2X4's with four foot lengths of 2X8's up-righted and covered with indoor out door carpeting? Others done the same? Thank you for your comments, thoughts and experience. I appreciate this valuable and enjoyable resource. Martha Ekwurtzel ]M-15 # 601 Knot Head Edgerton Wisconsin

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Re: M_Boats: Whisker pole end
by Neil Dorf 12 Apr '11

12 Apr '11

I went the cheapo route and got a telescoping paint pole from home despot. At the end which has a plastic threaded piece to accommodate a paint roller, I drilled and screwed in a hangar bolt. Over the exposed threaded "spike" I put some shrink tubing to make the spike smooth for inserting in the sail grommet. At the other end I have a SS hook that goes onto a mast hound or to a shackle that is also used for the base of my boom vang. Not too pretty or elegant but it works fine and is lightweight and cheap. -----Original Message----- From: Bill Wickett <billwick(a)gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 10:03 AM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> Subject: M_Boats: Whisker pole end Adding a whisker pole this year, finally. Looking at Forespar adjustable. Which end do you use? Spike or Latch? Thanks. Bill M17 Makin' Time -- Sent from my mobile device _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats When posting, remember that there is no privacy on the Internet!

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Re: M_Boats: Damage to sole, surgery?
by bownez＠juno.com 12 Apr '11

12 Apr '11

Robbin, That is a real head scratcher. I can't seem to envision a scenario that could make this happen. You would think a hard grounding with the board down would simply push the drop keel back into her slot.Does it look like the force was transferred to the cabin mast support and to the top deck? Is there any signs of leaking?I don't know if I would dig into that or not if there in no water intrusion.Perhaps Jerry can chime in.The M23 is mighty beefy in that area. Bones ____________________________________________________________ Obama Urges Refinance If you owe under $729k you probably qualify for Obama's Refi Programs http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4da449574c21822f2efst06vuc

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Bottom paint and water line determination
by Karen and Smiley 12 Apr '11

12 Apr '11

THINKING, of painting a virgin Monty 15 bottom, where would I start to figure out a proper water line. If one was to poll the gallery could one find out how many keep your Monty's wet for the season? Thanks Smiley M 15, # 616. Very soon to arrive to its new home. Smiley magoo252(a)comcast.net

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