September 2012 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

M 6-8
by Bill Wickett 13 Oct '12

13 Oct '12

Has been a relatively quiet list lately. Hope everyone is getting lots of stick time out on the water. Can any list members comment on the "rowability" of the Montgomery 6-8? We have an inflatable now, but like the idea of a hard dinghy. Would it load upside down into the cockpit for trailering? Thanks in advance. Bill Wickett Makin' Time M17 #622

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M15. Air circulation in cabin
by Tim Erwin 03 Oct '12

03 Oct '12

I would appreciate any feedback on the subject of getting air moving in the cabin. Thanks. Tim Sent from my iPad

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Asymmetrical spinnakers/gennakers
by Beowulf 03 Oct '12

03 Oct '12

Hello All: Wondering if any of you use asymmetrical spinnakers/gennakers on your M15s or M17s? I am thinking of installing one on my M15 and wanted to get as much info as I can before I make a decision. My M15 is masthead rigged, which might make rigging a little different. Curious if going to all the trouble and cost buys much. They do look like fun to fly though. Thanks, Mike Hall M15 #167 "Dreki"

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Ladder for Montgomery 15
by David Grah 01 Oct '12

01 Oct '12

After using a removable ladder for a few years I think I'd like to install a permanent ladder on my boat. I know there have been discussions about good ones here before and thought I would bring the topic up again and ask the question: what is a good permanent ladder for a Montgomery 15? Thanks! David Grah Bishop California Sent from my iPhone

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Weight of boat and Pacific trailer
by Daniel Rich 30 Sep '12

30 Sep '12

Montypals: I have posted to this forum before with regards to the tongue weight of my Pacific trailer with my M15 on it. It weighs in at 180 pounds at the ball. So, I figured I would move the chassis relative to the trailer. First I needed an accurate weight of the two for a good estimate. So, today I went to a local truck scale and weight the boat and trailer without the car. Hard to believe, but the M15 plus trailer came in at 1620 pounds! That means my trailer must weigh close to 800 pounds. I can't believe it. The boat does not particularly have any extra weight from stock. It has a bow and stern pulpit, and a few odd and ends in the cockpit and cabin. I have a small anchor, some rode, sails, boom, a few cushions, boat hook, etc. All incidentals. I'm shocked by this. I will not need to change the tongue weight obviously, but it calls into question my tow vehicles. I have been towing the boat quite successfully for 2 years with my Honda Accord. Anybody else weigh one of these things? Somebody had one shipped east, and I gotta figure they had a weight of the boat and trailer? Daniel Rich M15 #208 "Kestrel" danielgrich(a)gmail.com

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varnish
by Tom Jenkins 30 Sep '12

30 Sep '12

Hate to get off the interesting thread about teeny motors, but I have another question; what resists UV best on a boat in the sun: standard spar varnish, or urethane spar varnish? Additionallly, I now have numerous coats of regular varnish in good shape, and I wonder if the urethane would go over the regular without sanding to bare wood (which I ain't doing). Thanks, Tom Jenkins

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List serve access
by V Gates 29 Sep '12

29 Sep '12

Kerry and I are members of the list serve via our email fairoaksca8139(a)gmail.com. We haven't posted anything in almost two years. How do we go about posting questions or comments. regards, Valerie Gates

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Re: M_Boats: Talk about tiny outboards....seagull advice?
by bownez＠juno.com 29 Sep '12

29 Sep '12

Connie, As usual, great advise on the mighty Seagull and carb cleaning. I have never owner a Seagull, but, I do own old British Triumph motorbikes, which used all Whitworth fasteners. Please, if you need to replace a bolt or nut on an old Seagull, keep in mind they are NOT metric or SAE. You will need the real deal, a true Whitworth threaded fastener. They are available from your oldie British bike shop (Triumph, BSA, Norton etc....) Bones ____________________________________________________________ Woman is 53 But Looks 25 Mom reveals 1 simple wrinkle trick that has angered doctors... http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/506664f3a488b64f31057st04vuc

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Talk about tiny outboards....
by Neil Dorf 29 Sep '12

29 Sep '12

http://www.smalloutboardengines.com anyone ever heard of these before? Air cooled, but they as small as the Seagulls. -Neil

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Re: M_Boats: 2011 MONTGOMERY-15 FOR SALE - PLEASE REMOVE THIS POSTING!
by Hale Irwin 28 Sep '12

28 Sep '12

Please remove the posting on Montgomery -15 I sent earlier. I should have not posted this on this forum. I apologize! Hale 802-917-4132 ----- Original Message ----- From: Hale Irwin To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 9:45 AM Subject: 2011 MONTGOMERY-15 FOR SALE I am selling my Beautiful 2011 Montgomery-15 for personal reasons. This boat has barely been used. Most of the equipment is brand new and never been used! The boat was built in 2011 and is totally outfitted and is in better than new condition. Includes 2011 Pacific Trailer and 2011 Honda 2HP Outboard and an Equipment list to die for! If you wanted a new one it would take almost a year to have it built in California plus $3,000+ for shipping to East Coast! The options and equipment list itself would cost you at least $8,500. This is a great boat at a great price. I am having it sold by Bruce Hill Yacht Sales in Shelburne, VT. Please contact Jeff Hill directly at 802-985-3336 Please check out their listing: http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/pl_boat_full_detail.jsp?slim=broker&… SEMPER FI! Hale 802-917-4132

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