August 2012 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

How close to the wind
by Klaas 10 Aug '12

10 Aug '12

Hi I know all I'll be showing is how little I know about these boats, But how close can you sail a 1985 15 , I'm finding that I'm having a hard time at about mid fifty degrees . Is this just a first year sailor's lack of experience . Or I'm I doing something wrong . I know there is probably a thread on this list about it but I can't find it Thanks in advance you all are a great resource KLaas

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Solo stepping the mast
by Linda Cummings 10 Aug '12

10 Aug '12

* * * * *** After many years of having help to do all the tasks to prepare my boat to sail, including stepping the mast on my M -15, I now find that I would like to accomplish those tasks solo. Does anyone have any ideas on stepping the mast solo? * * Steve* * M-15 # 335 *

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M17
by Mack Warner 09 Aug '12

09 Aug '12

Just saw a M17 on Oahu. It was on Kamama road just north of kanehoe, sitting on its trailer. No time for pctures. So how it made it to the islands. Sent from my iPad

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Pictures
by Mack Warner 08 Aug '12

08 Aug '12

If you go on the Montgomery facebook group, you will see pictures ans videos in the photo section. https://www.facebook.com/groups/330782353662726/ Sent from my iPad

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M Boats Tiller locker
by Bruce King 06 Aug '12

06 Aug '12

Interesting subject for creativity! I use a rigging style from my old "duck boat". I tie a line from the tiller and run it around the stern safety rail mounts and then forward to 2 blocks (pulleys) on the bow ( attached to base of bow pulpit) and back the same way ending at the tiller. THIS ALLOWS ME TO GO ON DECK AND STILL MAINTAIN RUDDER CONTROL. Don't call me RUBE, just a Monty owner. Give it a try, it's pretty low cost and has kept me out trouble. In the past, I have had to hustle back to the tiller due to changing winds, because I was "adjusting" something on deck. Bruce King Fair Oaks M15 484

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Tongue Weight
by Daniel Rich 06 Aug '12

06 Aug '12

Montypals: OK, so I decided to try to move my boat relative to the axle to help with the high tongue weight. Dave Scobie as well as Pacific Trailer had the right idea. All you have to do is loosen the 4 u-bolts per side that hold the axle spring assembly to the frame. Then the thing should slide easily between them. I tried to get a local trailer shop to do it. No dice. Nobody wants to take the time to weigh it etc. So, I figured, how hard could it be?! So, armed with a brand new cheap propane torch (15 bucks including the propane…), I brushed off one of the nuts with a wire brush, and heated it up. Figured I would give it a quick try that way before putting on the penetrating oil. I don't know much about these things. Lots of corrosion anyway. I heated it, and then quickly put on the 3/4 inch ratchet wrench, and gave it a slow tug. Sheared the son of a gun right off! Busted. Figures. So, I emailed Pacific Trailer, and I'll get some replacement parts! First, I'll just replace the only broken one so I can continue sailing. My brother comes in to town in two weeks, and we want to sail. Then, when feeling ambitious, I will break all the rest and replace with new ones. Nothing is simple, is it? Daniel Rich M15 #208 "Kestrel" danielgrich(a)gmail.com

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I want to ride on a Montgomery 15 or 17 please
by Eric Sarratt 06 Aug '12

06 Aug '12

Hi All, I have a NACRA 5.2 and sail on Lake Julian near Asheville, NC. I am looking for a more trailerable boat that I can put a bimini on and campout occasionally. The Montgomery caught my eye. I was wondering if any of you that are local to me (Western NC/Upstate SC/North GA/East TN) would be willing to take me on as crew for a few hours. I'll buy lunch/dinner. I live in Sylva, NC about an hour West of Asheville. Thanks, Eric Sarratt Ph 828-333-4586

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tiller locker
by mack warner 02 Aug '12

02 Aug '12

I guess I just don't get it. Any time I wanted to lock the tiller down I used a clover hitch around the tiller and cleated off each end. Easy to adjust on the fly and holds firm.

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Re: M_Boats: tiller locker
by SALGLESSER＠aol.com 01 Aug '12

01 Aug '12

Perhaps it's just preference? You can walk to town, take the bus or drive. All ways get to town. The tiller clutch is very convenient for some. just lift a finger. All good, just different. sal In a message dated 8/1/2012 7:13:04 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time, mackwarner007(a)gmail.com writes: I guess I just don't get it. Any time I wanted to lock the tiller down I used a clover hitch around the tiller and cleated off each end. Easy to adjust on the fly and holds firm.

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