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Little Breeze M15
by Michael Mann 18 Nov '15

18 Nov '15

Hi, My name is Michael Mann and in 1982, I sailed the Montgomery 15, Little Breeze from CA to Hawaii. I see on the web site that she has been rescued by new owners in Hawaii and I would love to correspond with them. I am currently sailing on a container ship headed for Honolulu and would welcome the chance to make contact. Thanks for any info. Michael Mann

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New group member...
by Alec McCandless 02 Apr '14

02 Apr '14

Hello all! I'm new to this group, but not new to sailing. I'd love to see a member's 15 or 17 in the New England area. I'm in CT now, but will be in northern VT later in the summer. I have a Capri 22 now, but am thinking of downsizing to a Monty 17 or maybe 15... Can one of you who has cruised the 15, even just for weekends, shoot me a note about it's ability to do this in (relative) comfort? I've done so on the 22, without difficulty, so have some clue what I'm in for... Much thanks, and the boats seem excellent! -Alec

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Re: M_Boats: New group member...
by Dave Scobie 30 Mar '14

30 Mar '14

The M15 is like having a very comfortable tent. The vberth is very very comfortable. No sitting headroom. The Porta Potty is about as close as you can get to setting up. The 15 is much more comfortable to sleep, and use the head then the montgomery 17 (damned that compression post). More than enough storage for the weekend. Longest I went on my 15 for a trip was 9 days. My 15 had a bit more storage as the cockpit lockers were cut out. significantly increases the amount of storage but you need to be careful not to overload the boat. The 17 is just generally larger, having sitting head room and the marginally functional galley space (some models). I would rather sleep in a montgomery 15 over a montgomery 17 because of the compression post in the montgomery 17. Montgomery's are hard to find up in the Northeast. You will likely need to travel to find a good used one. If you would like to ask me more about the boats, give me a call at 800-621-1065. This is a good number to reach me from 8 a.m. Till around 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. :: Dave Scobie :: www.m17-375.webs.com :: www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred Alec McCandless <alecmccandless(a)gmail.com> wrote: >Hello all! >I'm new to this group, but not new to sailing. > >I'd love to see a member's 15 or 17 in the New England area. I'm in CT >now, but will be in northern VT later in the summer. I have a Capri 22 >now, but am thinking of downsizing to a Monty 17 or maybe 15... > >Can one of you who has cruised the 15, even just for weekends, shoot me a >note about it's ability to do this in (relative) comfort? I've done so on >the 22, without difficulty, so have some clue what I'm in for... > >Much thanks, and the boats seem excellent! >-Alec

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sails & slab jiffy reefing
by Bonnie Kostka 25 Mar '14

25 Mar '14

After reading some of your comments about the sails bagging - I figure I need new sails. Besides the main sail , I wanted to buy 2 jibs. But as I was reading some old articles written by Jerry, I noticed he talks about slab reefing & said the jib has reefing. I don't have any reefing on the jib. Also, is there an attachment that should be on the gooseneck? I do not have a boom vang. What do I need besides new sails? Bonnie Kostka Moonbeam - M15

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M10
by Tom Smith 25 Mar '14

25 Mar '14

I recently acquired an older M10. There's some work to be done. I'd like to communicate off-list with anyone else who has one to double check details/measurements?etc. Any other owners out there? Thanks. Tom

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Mast step leak
by Rick Davies 25 Mar '14

25 Mar '14

Hi all, I'd like to solicit the experts for some advice. I've attached some pictures of damage to the cabin overhead below the mast step that I just found today when I was getting the boat ready for spring sailing. It looks as if there's a leak around the step which has deposited some crud into the light dome, and I found a few drops of dried rusty water on the V berth directly underneath. In the past I have sometimes found a little water in the well below the compression post next to the battery, but thought it came through the post along the wire bundle coming from the mast. I don't quite understand how the fittings around the step are attached to the compression post, nor how the weight is distributed. My questions are: Is the boat safe to sail? How serious is the apparent damage? How can I assess it in more detail? How can I find out if there's water in the balsa core? There doesn't seem to be any sponginess yet. I've never done fiberglass work myself, so I'd need a yard if this is going to involve major reconstruction. Does any one know a yard in the DC - Annapolis area they'd recommend for this type of work? Sure would appreciate any advice and help I can get. Thanks, Rick M17 #633 Lynne L

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M-17 for $2000
by GILASAILR＠aol.com 24 Mar '14

24 Mar '14

We have a M-17 fixed keel shell available here in Phoenix.Was acquired to finish a project - alas - a different keel was found for Craig's Frankengomery-17 'Tuna Edition'. Fiberglass shell for fixed keel built by Mr.M. -unused and ready to install on a boat like this one. See MSOG - 'Motu Iti' for photos of M-17 fixed with this type keel. Eldor and Dorothy Eisen's beautiful boat. Yeah - this is blatant advertising - have part/don't need it - need funds to 'complete' project. PM me if interested - the boat on CL shows possible decent+ trailer , an OMC (Johnson 4hp yachtwin?) and who knows what else? Make them an offer - I have seen FAR worse come back to life! ! GO _gilasailr(a)aol.com_ (mailto:gilasailr@aol.com)

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Re: M_Boats: M-17 for $2000
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 24 Mar '14

24 Mar '14

With respect to the 17 on Craigslist in Morro Bay... I have been in contact with Kathryn who owns the boat and been set to pick it up since before it went up on this board. This Saturday I am scheduled to head over there to get it. That being said...it's a project boat. If someone wants to contact her and give her a better deal to grab it...go for it, but do it soon. I was loading the camper on the truck today in preparation for the trip over there to get it on Sat. Just know that you are looking what appears to be a complete ballast replacement. Yes, you could cut off the keel and go down that road....but ...uh....wow....it's been done and done very successfully by Stan the Man ...but that is not a job for the faint of heart! That would for sure be over and above my job qualifications, or frankly, desire to get involved with. LOL Sean

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Re: M_Boats: M17 for $2000 in CA
by Dave Scobie 24 Mar '14

24 Mar '14

That looks like the steel keel punchings are rusted along with the centerboard. Henry Rodriguez <heinzir(a)gmail.com> wrote: >http://slo.craigslist.org/boa/4383206699.html > > >Looks like it's in rough shape, but so is mine. > > > > >-- >Henry >https://picasaweb.google.com/heinzir

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Re: M_Boats: Mast step leak
by Dave Scobie 24 Mar '14

24 Mar '14

Rick. Yes , my opinion of your photos is, you have balsa damage. I suggest you do not sail the boat. You can see where the compression post has pushed up into the cabin top because the balsa core has become saturated, rotted, and compressed. Give me a call tomorrow, Monday, at 800 - 621 - 1064. When we talk we can discuss things you can look at to further evaluate the situation and talk you through how to go about a repair. I am at the number listed after 8 a.m. Mountain time until 5 or 6 p.m. Mountain time. :: Dave Scobie Rick Davies <jdavies104(a)gmail.com> wrote: >Hi all, > >I'd like to solicit the experts for some advice. I've attached some >pictures of damage to the cabin overhead below the mast step that I just >found today when I was getting the boat ready for spring sailing. It looks >as if there's a leak around the step which has deposited some crud into the >light dome, and I found a few drops of dried rusty water on the V berth >directly underneath. In the past I have sometimes found a little water in >the well below the compression post next to the battery, but thought it >came through the post along the wire bundle coming from the mast. I don't >quite understand how the fittings around the step are attached to the >compression post, nor how the weight is distributed. > >My questions are: > >Is the boat safe to sail? > >How serious is the apparent damage? How can I assess it in more detail? > >How can I find out if there's water in the balsa core? There doesn't seem >to be any sponginess yet. > >I've never done fiberglass work myself, so I'd need a yard if this is going >to involve major reconstruction. Does any one know a yard in the DC - >Annapolis area they'd recommend for this type of work? > >Sure would appreciate any advice and help I can get. > >Thanks, > >Rick >M17 #633 >Lynne L

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