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Re: M_Boats: M15 Tiller Extension
by GILASAILR＠aol.com 27 Jun '12

27 Jun '12

[ I am currently] syntax error. Tiller Clutch - superb piece. Nice people too.

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Re: M_Boats: M15 Tiller Extension
by GILASAILR＠aol.com 27 Jun '12

27 Jun '12

I currently am replacing a ForeSpar 24" adjustable as it has become a bit 'unreliable' in its extension abilities. Great universal for a non plastic mechanical type. The units are not really serviceable and I will be recycling the universal and building a new one from a graphite golf shaft or try some woven fiber tube building exercises. I am of the belief retractable extensions are -A) not reliable - B) cumbersome - C) an oxymoron - I have the moron thing covered, additional exposure is not necessary at this time. Craig P and I once needed an extension years ago and used an awl on a Leatherman - a paint stirring stick and a piece of 3/16 line to 'fake it' while we raced a 50 miler in brutally cold weather - extension was needed to get helmsman near companionway and the HeatPal ! That one just disintegrated recently in the laz. go M-17tall

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How much wind
by Klaas 27 Jun '12

27 Jun '12

can someone tell me how much wind it takes to move a Monty 15 . Where I sail there is always a tide , so I can't tell what is making me move , the wind or the tide . But Im wondering how much wind does it take Thanks KLaas

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Ruddercraft rudder for M15
by Karen and Smiley 25 Jun '12

25 Jun '12

Will all due apologies to Bob Eeg as well famous designer Jerry Montgomery but the first upgrade I did on my M15 was to upgrade to a IDA Rudder for the following reasons: Trailerability (I can leave the rudder on all the time when towing) saves me TIME at the ramp both ways J I can mount my mast crutch on the rudder assembly (which I do again for time) I love the blade shape and how easy it is to raise and lower In 20 knots of wind and +2 ft Chesapeake bay chop the steering as been spectacular with the IDA assembly. Now I am not knocking the stock blade and assembly but point #1 was my top priority. Smiley and Karen magoo252(a)comcast.net

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Alberg 30 to Montgomery 15
by Tim Erwin 25 Jun '12

25 Jun '12

Hello fellow Monty owners. After many years at the helm of Sonsy, my beautiful 1966 Alberg 30 I decided to sell her. I'm 64 and have MS, she became too much for me to keep up. I'm not finished sailing so I started looking at micro cruisers that I can keep it on a trailer. I started researching. The Montgomery 15 won out. I recently purchased a 2007 hull # 641. She is a beautiful boat with a black hull. The boat didn't Have a name on her so Dark Star is her new name. I'm in Rockport, Texas where the wind blows nearly all the time. I'm really looking forward to getting to know this beautiful little girl. Tim Erwin #641 Dark Star Rockport, Texas

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Some video fun -
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 24 Jun '12

24 Jun '12

My Buddies Don Boyko and Howie Goldbrandsen of the Catalina 22 "Y-knot"..(I them the Y-nuts)) and myself and the Yakester aboard "Dauntless" will duke it out in the 87 mile long "Border Run II" on the Friday the 29th. Should have tracking on the sailhavasu webiste....we've been poking at each other (just in fun) for weeks now......here you can view the latest salvo.....rest assured their will be realtiation......and fun will be had by all. :-) Time to end the trash talk....and get to sailin.......almost! LOL _http://youtu.be/6-VvA8xnveA_ (http://youtu.be/6-VvA8xnveA) Sean

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Safety: M.O.B. towing a line
by Bruce King 23 Jun '12

23 Jun '12

I have been considering toeing a line while sailing solo. Has anyone been overboard while sailing? Assuming that a 100 foot floating line is visible, have you been able to swim to it before it passes you? Issues: 1. Any Coast Guard guidelines? 2. It is a hazard to vessels moving across the stern. 3. Low chance of survival in cold No. Cal waters. 4. Don't "tie the tiller" when sailing alone. Better chance to get back to boat. 5. Attach it to starboard stern cleat above folding ladder. I would really appreciate hearing views, considering the vast amount of knowledge available from all of you. Bruce King '84 M15

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Rudder Craft Uni foil kick up rudder opinions??? m15 owner
by Sandra Anton 22 Jun '12

22 Jun '12

I was wondering if anyone had any experience retrofitting a Montgomery sailboat with this rudder? I own an 2006 M15. Sail in Barnegat Bay NJ. I Am refinishing mine as well as the tillereplaces sibyl replacing the companionway boards. Sent from my iPad

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Re: M_Boats: Safety: M.O.B. towing a line
by W David Scobie 22 Jun '12

22 Jun '12

i recommend installing a very strong padeye, with an good sized and strong backing plate, just aft of the centerboard pendent hole in the cockpit. to this you can tether yourself to the boat. this location is also easily reached from inside the cabin to 'snap on' with your tether and is not too difficult a location install the backing plate. lots of debate on the length. i would have a short tether that would be long enough to allow me to move about the cockpit. if i wished to go forward have a second tether long enough allow you to reach the foredeck to do headsail work. a long tether allows your body to build up velocity. more velocity = more force when the tether stops your movement ... and a greater likelihood you brake the tether and/or the harness and/or the padeye and/or yourself. attached picture shows my recommendation. the padeye shown is a Harken 688 (working load of 3800# vertical to 5000# at 45deg.). :: Dave Scobie :: former M15 owner - www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred :: M17 #375 SWEET PEA - www.m17-375.webs.com --- On Fri, 6/22/12, Bruce King <hillking7(a)comcast.net> wrote: > > I have been considering toeing a line > while sailing solo. Has anyone been overboard while sailing? > Assuming that a 100 foot floating line > is visible, have you been able to swim to it before it > passes you? > Issues: > 1. Any Coast Guard guidelines? > 2. It is a hazard to vessels moving across the stern. > 3. Low chance of survival in cold No. Cal waters. > 4. Don't "tie the tiller" when sailing alone. Better chance > to get back to boat. > 5. Attach it to starboard stern cleat above folding ladder. > > I would really appreciate hearing views, considering the > vast amount of knowledge available from all of you. > > Bruce King > '84 M15 > >

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keeping a hard dinghy /montgomery 6'8"
by Flickasf 20 Jun '12

20 Jun '12

I have a Mongomery 6'8" and it rows fairly well. If you are rowing by yourself, put a little weight in the stern. Another solution at anchor is: 1. set up your spinnaker pole on your stay, just above the deck 2. suspended it from a topping lift or haylard 3. tie a line to the part extended over the water (one runs forward, the other aft) 4. attach a block to the part that extends over the water and run a long line from it to the bow of your dinghy and then back to the boat 5. attach a line aft on the dinghy 6. by adjusting the two lines you can keep the dinghy out from the boat and pull it in when you want. 7. the 6'8" works great with this set up. (I have done this many times while anchored on my Flicka. Bert Felton

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