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Irish Announcer describing an Olympic sailing regatta
by Conbert Benneck 12 Sep '12

12 Sep '12

Hi gang, If you can't go sailing; or if you are just drifting aimlessly waiting for the breeze to pick up again; or your beer is warm; fire up your laptop and watch this. The Irish announcer might be able to do a creditable job with a steeple chase horse race, but a sailing regatta seems way beyond his ken. Go look at: http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=510_1344196881 and have a good laugh. Connie

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Small Craft Skills Academy
by Daniel Rich 07 Sep '12

07 Sep '12

I just got back last night from the academy. Here is a blog post about it for those interested. http://danielsailingandcycling.wordpress.com/2012/09/06/small-craft-skills-… Daniel Rich M15 #208 "Kestrel" danielgrich(a)gmail.com

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Coast to coast
by Linda Cummings 06 Sep '12

06 Sep '12

*Which Washington? The State or the City? There are many Montgomery sailboats in Washington State, great sailing waters on Puget Sound and the many lakes.* *Steve*

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Re: M_Boats: M-23 expected price?
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 05 Sep '12

05 Sep '12

Bones.... I think you were even onboard Dauntless in a couple of clips in this video! :-) _http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXUemPSBYiU&feature=plcp_ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXUemPSBYiU&feature=plcp)

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Re: M_Boats: M-23 expected price?
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 05 Sep '12

05 Sep '12

Hey Bones! Thanks for the compliment. :-) It turns out, through some help here on the forum,.....and then through a friend who understands websites much better than me....we were able to salvage MOST of the old "Havasumontgomerys" site, including the majority of web pages depicting Dauntless' rebuild.... I now have control of the pages again and have them moved onto my server space I get from Godaddy....so they are safe. Thanks to everyone that helped me save all that stuff. So ...the home page works and most of the links are good.... The NEW web address is _www.saildauntless.com_ (http://www.saildauntless.com) I plan on reworking the home page and start building some new pages with updates of projects and trips we have done since that original website went down. With respect to "What is an M23 worth???" Well here's my opinion (and that's all it is). It truly is whatever someone is willing to pay for it. A LOT has to do with how much of a refurb (if any) it needs, and how much has already been done by the current owner....AND...how comfortable you are with the current owners work. For instance... I performed MAJOR surgery to Dauntless on her keel, and she at one time also had a MAJOR blister problem. That was close to seven years ago now and we have never had a recurrence of a single blister or problem with any of the work. I have no worries about her and as you know we've sailed her in some pretty ambitious conditions and trips. However,.....when most people look at what I did to her, and consider that it was not done by a "Professional"...they would shy way. I would too, or at least give it a real good lookover. After all, only I really know the materials, process, time, effort, care, etc that went into refurbing her. One thing I have in my favor is that it has been 7 years of documented sailing and we have had no problems....but many folks would still be skittish to purchase my work. I surely can't blame them for that. Jo and I have even recently again discussed selling Dauntless and stepping down to the M17. However, I have every bit of $25K+ invested in her, and I don't even want to think about the hours and hours of "free labor". I would be hard pressed to find anyone willing to part with that kind of $$ to take her off my hands. And thus ...the story of "classsic" sailboats!! LOL So I guess she will keep Lake Havasu as her home port for many years to come. I have seen M23's sell from $7K to well over $20....and new ones for well beyond that. With only 20 of the boats out there it truly is a seller's market.....but the buyer ultimately sets the value. I don't think you could find a boat that better defines a "cult boat", as the people that buy these....buy these because they have already decided that an M23 is THE boat they want. They are usually not shopping for anything BUT and M23. I will say this about the boat. If/when the day comes that I part ways with Dauntless....there will be a lot of second guessing. I know of no trailerable production 23' boat that sails as well, or that I trust as much. I have stood her on her ear 15 miles offshore, without hesitation. In fact, it usually brings a grin to my face. Lyle Hess did an incredible job designing the M-line and I feel privileged to be allowed to maintain custody of this one for a while. Knowing that (if I do eventually send her to a new home), if I change my mind I can't just go out and buy another one will make parting difficult. Sean _www.saildauntless.com_ (http://www.saildauntless.com) Youtube Channel : _http://www.youtube.com/user/nebwest2_ (http://www.youtube.com/user/nebwest2)

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Re: M_Boats: Cruise report
by bownez＠juno.com 05 Sep '12

05 Sep '12

Great area Bill, thanks for posting the pictures. I was there in 2007 with 5 other Monty Men. I'd love to return. Bones ____________________________________________________________ Woman is 57 But Looks 27 Mom publishes simple facelift trick that angered doctors... http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/50479958ac8e319586c24st02vuc

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Cruise report
by Bill Wickett 05 Sep '12

05 Sep '12

I believe some of you have sailed the North Channel of Lake Huron in Ontario. We got back on the weekend from 2 weeks cruising there on Makin' Time. Everything went well; boat, weather, water conditions, food, company. Only downside was coming home. 13 nights on the anchor, 1 at a slip (night before hauling out). GPS shows 116 nm sailed. Straight line from launch to farthest point is 40 miles. Stayed at 3 anchorages for 2 nights. Re-anchored twice. Once due to a 180 degree wind shift, and once due to 2 boats that rafted up kind of close to us. One one anchor and one 3/8" line ashore, that soon came loose, so they were swinging towards us. They didn't seem to understand about swing radius (ours) when they first arrived. So just at dusk we made the decision to move away. Slept well that night. Used all sails aboard. Main, genoa, working jib, A-spin. I posted some pics here on the Montgomery forum of TSBB http://bbs.trailersailor.com/forums/montgomery/index.cgi/read/5121 Bill Wickett Makin' Time, M17 #622

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Re: M_Boats: Fw: How sailing is a HUGE part of my life, worth reading!
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 05 Sep '12

05 Sep '12

This thread has been stagnant a while. I was going to reply and share my own experiences and reasons as I thoroughly enjoyed everyone's stories. I tried a couple of times to put my thoughts to paper.....but they just didn't convey what I wanted to share. Actually they sounded like dribble. Eventually I decided I could "Show" my "Why I sail" story and how sailing has been a huge part of my life, better than I could write about it. OK...so....the music. Get ready....cause some of you aint gonna like it. LOL and that's OK. It's my slide show! LOL I am not offended at all if the music is not of your taste but for me....I thought the song was perfect (for me) and lent itself well to a fairly fast paced slide show. Keep in mind where the volume decrease button is....and also the "back" button so when you bore of this dribble you can exit rapidly and get back to some REAL web surfing. :-) (Please don't unload on me in an email about how I ruined sailing for you with my music choice.....like before. hahaha) This is a collection of photos (many of which we've been given by great friends)....that I keep in a screensaver file. I add to it whenever I get a photo that "takes me there". If you wish, you're welcome to join me in the journey. ;-) _http://youtu.be/8J9pGMNhPRA_ (http://youtu.be/8J9pGMNhPRA) :-) Sean

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Re: M_Boats: M-23 expected price?
by bownez＠juno.com 05 Sep '12

05 Sep '12

Hi Todd, As you know, the M23s are as rare as hen's teeth. (19 made) Most of us M-boaters would agree that restoring a tired example is worth the time and effort . Sean Mulligan's M23 had been moored in warm Florida waters for an extended period of time. He had to repair a swollen centerboard trunk and replace the ballast. This is no small undertaking. He did have all of this info documented, but, due to some internet issue, it is no longer view able. If you do decide to purchase this M23, take a real close look at the bottom and trunk. As yourself how big of a project you are willing to swallow. Sean's M23 turned out VERY nice, I have seen and sailed his boat. Bones in Mpls ____________________________________________________________ Woman is 53 But Looks 25 Mom reveals 1 simple wrinkle trick that has angered doctors... http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/50475074315d45073641est04vuc

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by Helga Berliner via LinkedIn 05 Sep '12

05 Sep '12

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