August 2011 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

Re: M_Boats: Question on wiring up a tiller pilot
by bownez＠juno.com 03 Aug '11

03 Aug '11

Hello Bill and Randy, Randy offered a very concise explanation on how to wire in an accessory like the tillerpilot. I would use the accessory position in your panel. I like the ability to isolate branch circuits.If the tillerpilot was going to be a temp install, you could go the ring terminal/fuse/battery post method.For neatness, I try to avoid adding a load of tacked on connections to the battery posts. I see this in fishing boats all the time, and it turns into quite a clutter.I have added fused, DC parallel connections to the battery switch which is connected to a DC jack in the cockpit. This is used for remote charging, as in a solar panel or an alternator on the outboard motor. Speaking of solar, check out the fabulous line of products from Goal Zero. I purchased their 30 watt briefcase model solar panel. Later, Bones ____________________________________________________________ 57 Year Old Mom Looks 27! Mom Reveals $5 Wrinkle Trick That Has Angered Doctors! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4e394134b691f38f66ast03vuc

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Re: M_Boats: moving on
by bownez＠juno.com 01 Aug '11

01 Aug '11

Hi Nick, Congrats on retiring and the purchase of a Nonsuch. Dick Lane bought a Nonsuch 26 after he sold his M23 (which I own).He remarks the big cat rig is very easy to sail. The Flying Scot is quite the little rod rod, they have survived the test of time..... May the wind be at your back...... Bones ____________________________________________________________ Penny Stock Jumping 3000% Sign up to the #1 voted penny stock newsletter for free today! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4e36a4bbdbff431c40est04vuc

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Refinishing Rudder M 15 - How do I do it?
by Sandra Anton 01 Aug '11

01 Aug '11

the rudder has lost its varnish on the bottom edge from hitting the soft sandy bottom of Barnegat Bay one too many times. How can I tough it up or refinish the whole piece of wood. What Products do I use to strip or sand or add new coats?

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Re: M_Boats: Refinishing Rudder M 15 - How do I do it?
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 01 Aug '11

01 Aug '11

Sandy, Sure don't want to imply this is THE way, The only Way, or necessarily The right way, as there is always room for debate and different techniques and products...however....I'll post the link of the way that I happened to repair and refinish the rudder on our M23 "Dauntless". it has served me well for about 5 years. I am just to the point now that it's about time to refinish it. Hope this helps. _http://havasumontgomerys.piczo.com/?g=20991177&cr=1_ (http://havasumontgomerys.piczo.com/?g=20991177&cr=1) and by the way....My Uncle lives on one of the lagoons just South of Barneget Light...I think the town is Harvey Cedars???. Or at least he did, I haven't seen him in 20+ years. But if you know Pete or Pat Mulligan say Hi for me. They'll probably say ...Who??? lol small world Sean :-) _www.havasumontgomerys.piczo.com_ (http://www.havasumontgomerys.piczo.com) www.sailhavasu.com

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Sailing with the genoa on my M15
by Daniel Rich 01 Aug '11

01 Aug '11

Montypals: I rigged and sailed with my 120 genoa (I think that is the size) for the first time while on vacation recently. It was really interesting. First, because it goes beyond the mast, I rigged the sheets outside the shrouds, inside the lifeline stanchions, and to the fairlead track and cam cleat I have on my cowlings. They are fairly aft. This seems like the right way to rig this. This genoa is made of very light fabric, possibly nylon, and has wonderful brass hanks. They are much nicer than the plastic hanks. I was sailing in a lake that had light, but gusty winds. It took a bit of time to figure out how to sail with it, but I finally was able to tack well with it. The trick was to let the sheets loose when tacking, and let the wind pull the thing well over so it didn't hang up, and then trim it in. Now, one thing I noticed was that with big gusts of 10-12 knots, I had so much less weather helm, and much more control. More head sail would naturally reduce weather helm, but I figured it would just increase heeling. The Monty heels so nicely, that more sail forward actually seems to help! Any thoughts on this? I will have some video of the genoa, and of my new TillerClutch posted soon. Daniel M15 #208 Kestrel

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