April 2012 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

Help wanted
by Rick Davies 19 Apr '12

19 Apr '12

I'm putting a 4:1 outhaul adjuster on my boom, following the Harken pattern, but I can't figure out how to mount the cam cleat, which has a flat base, on the curved surface of the boom. I'm using an existing horn cleat temporarily, but that partially defeats the purpose of quick adjustment. Has anyone solved this problem? Am I missing something obvious? It wouldn't be the first time. Thanks Rick M17 #633 Lynne L

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Re: M_Boats: Gordon Gilbert
by SALGLESSER＠aol.com 19 Apr '12

19 Apr '12

Sorry to hear that Andrei, A reminder to us all. Condolences to his family. salngail In a message dated 4/17/2012 9:25:57 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time, andreic(a)math.wisc.edu writes: Dear fellow M-sailors, I am sorry to write to you that our fellow M-boat sailor Gordon Gilbert passed away on April 15 after a fight with cancer. He was 58. I did not know him very well, but we sailed together a few times, and it was always great. I particularly remember our last trip together to Door County, WI, in September 2010. We sailed together during one day down from Sister Bay to Egg Harbor, he in his beautiful M-17, Sapphire, and me and my kids in mine. I am sure many of you have good memories of him. I attach a photo from this trip. Best regards, Andrei. 1982 M-17 Seaweed

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Re: M_Boats: Gordon Gilbert
by GILASAILR＠aol.com 19 Apr '12

19 Apr '12

Sorry to hear that. My condolences to his family and friends. Take Care, Have Fun, Go Sailing GO

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Re: M_Boats: Gordon Gilbert
by bownez＠juno.com 18 Apr '12

18 Apr '12

Andrei, That is very sad news.Gordon and I sailed our M17's to Isle Royale in Lake Superior a few years ago. I knew he was ill but I never thought it was life threatening.Only 58 years old. A wake up call, live your life to the fullest and go sailing as often as you can. Bones ____________________________________________________________ 53 Year Old Mom Looks 33 The Stunning Results of Her Wrinkle Trick Has Botox Doctors Worried http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4f8ecc50c469d61daefst06vuc

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Gordon Gilbert
by Andrei Caldararu 18 Apr '12

18 Apr '12

Dear fellow M-sailors, I am sorry to write to you that our fellow M-boat sailor Gordon Gilbert passed away on April 15 after a fight with cancer. He was 58. I did not know him very well, but we sailed together a few times, and it was always great. I particularly remember our last trip together to Door County, WI, in September 2010. We sailed together during one day down from Sister Bay to Egg Harbor, he in his beautiful M-17, Sapphire, and me and my kids in mine. I am sure many of you have good memories of him. I attach a photo from this trip. Best regards, Andrei. 1982 M-17 Seaweed

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Re: M_Boats: Video - Bring me to life
by SALGLESSER＠aol.com 17 Apr '12

17 Apr '12

Thanx much for the reminder as to what we're supposed to be doing. salngail In a message dated 4/13/2012 11:33:04 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time, Nebwest2(a)aol.com writes: Just havin fun tryin to show what sailing a great pocket cruiser does for me....hang on! _http://youtu.be/fdHnvI-y1Mw_ (http://youtu.be/fdHnvI-y1Mw) Sean, Jo, and yes...Bosun! (and a little bit of my sailing bud Larry too!)

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M17 in the air tomorrow (Sat)
by Bill Wickett 17 Apr '12

17 Apr '12

Lifting our 2003 M17 #622 tomorrow to replace the C/B pennant. 12,000 lb forklift with slings. Got the line, got tools to drift out the stopper pin if necessary, read all the recent posts on the job. Wish me luck. Bill

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Re: M_Boats: Electric brakes and water
by bownez＠juno.com 16 Apr '12

16 Apr '12

Makes sense to me Gary.Don't keep any brake under water too long. Dick Lane had rigged a hose flush system on the M23 Trailrite trailer.After launching in that salty stuff, he connects a garden hose which flushed the backing plates. A fellow should always buy a boat from a gifted engineer, then you simply wax the hull and sail her! Bones ____________________________________________________________ 53 Year Old Mom Looks 33 The Stunning Results of Her Wrinkle Trick Has Botox Doctors Worried http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4f8b96f6f095c5154dcst06vuc

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Re: M_Boats: Electric brakes and water
by bownez＠juno.com 16 Apr '12

16 Apr '12

Hi Robbin, I wonder how driving in a heavy rainstorm effects electric brakes?If you wish to simply rebuild the surge brakes on your original Trailrite trailer, all the assemblies are available, and all bolt up (once you get the original rusty bits free and out of the way). Bones ____________________________________________________________ 57 Year Old Looks 27 Local Woman Reveals Wrinkle Secret That Has Doctors Angry. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4f8aca18c8a444cfbf9st04vuc

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Re: M_Boats: Electric brakes and water
by GILASAILR＠aol.com 15 Apr '12

15 Apr '12

Bones, I believe it is the difference between 'Water Resistant' - and 'Immersible' that is the issue - automobile hydraulic brake cylinders are not really 'immersible' either - they just better tolerate the exposure- when cool. Electric solenoid - not so good submerged ;>) Don't forget to disconnect the trailer lights when launching - some of us have electronic control units for the trailer lights - this can get expensive at worst, and annoying at best,trying to find the 5A fuse inline (toyota) when dunking the lights! Take Care,Have Fun,Go Sailing GO

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