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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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Aviation Fuel
by David Grah 17 Jul '14

17 Jul '14

I ran out of gas in my 1963 Triumph TR4 and the airport when there flying my 1950 Cessna 170. I put some 100 low lead aviation fuel in the car to get home. It smelled like a plane and ran fine but by the time I got home the gasket on the fuel bowl had swelled, warped, and allowed the gas to leak out profusely. This suggests to me that aviation gas is not always harmless. David Grah Bishop California Montgomery 15 Serial 369 Sky Sent from my iPhone

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Sealant
by Rick Davies 02 Jun '14

02 Jun '14

I'm rebedding the mast tabernacle in my M17 and wondered what is the best sealant to use around the electrical cable where it goes through the base of the tabernacle. I've used Boatlife before, but it doesn't seem to hold up. Would a silicone sealant work better? Thanks, Rick M17 #633 Lynne L

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For sale M-17 2004
by Cliff 02 Jun '14

02 Jun '14

I'm selling my M-17 purchased from the factory in 2004 hull#627. It comes with a pacific trailer, four brass opening ports, yamaha 4, and tan bark sails. I will provide a full list and pictures to those interested. This boat has been kept inside an airplane hangar and warm all it's life and so shows as new. It has been sailed (fresh water only) about 15 times and never in the water longer than a week. The boat is located 20 miles south of Portland Oregon. Please feel free to contact me at this email address if interested.

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Centerboard pivot bolt hole weeping
by Thomas Buzzi 30 May '14

30 May '14

Is this a problem?? Noticed when I pulled the boat out of the water and drove home some water seeped out of the hole for the centerboard pivot bolt. Remember reading somewhere that there could be water in the centerboard housing if it finds its way out of this bolt aperture. Any ideas about this would be appreciated. Tom B, M17, #258

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M7-11 sailing dinghy
by Becky Belding 29 May '14

29 May '14

I recently acquired a 1986 M7-11 sailing dinghy. I smile every time I say this :) I am in the process of refinishing the teak...I am a little nervous about removing the teak slats on the seats for refurbishing as I am not sure how/what they are screwed into. Advice? Becky M 17 "Grace" Sent from my iPad

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A-frame mast raiser
by Rick Davies 27 May '14

27 May '14

Is anyone familiar with the A-frame mast raising and lowering hardware sold by ezmastlift.com? It looks like a simple setup, and the hardware (heavy duty) looks pretty sturdy. the frame feet could be shackled to the genoa car, pushed to the very front end of the genoa track. Any thoughts? Thanks, Rick M17 #633 Lynne L

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M-17 #44 on hold for a bit...Texas 200 prep in High Gear...update
by Sean Mulligan 27 May '14

27 May '14

Gotta put the work on 44 on hold till I return from the Texas 200 sailing the Paradox. Now that I am less than 2 weeks from departure for this trip I will start blogging the prep and trip on http://www.fullnby.com This trip is part of the Texas Ducks Livestrong Cancer Fundraiser. Our goal as a team. Is to raise $10,000 for the Livestrong Foundation....and we are getting close with over $7k raised so far! If you want to be a part of this worthwhile cause...read this blog post for the what, why, and how to join in. We are even taking loved ones affected by cancer along with us. http://fullnby.com/?p=1155 When we start the trip I will activate a Shared Spot Tracker page so those that want to follow along in real time can, and will be blogging the trip as much as possible along the way. The link to the page will be posted on the blog. Sailing starts on the 9th from Port Mansfield. Sent from my iPad

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1976 M17 Craigslist
by Becky Belding 27 May '14

27 May '14

Hi All, Just saw this post in Chicago area for a M17 for sale. Becky http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/boa/4483154601.html

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Re: M_Boats: 1976 M17 Craigslist
by Bruce Ward 27 May '14

27 May '14

I have hull number 32 from June of 1974 . cerulea is 40 next week Sent from my iPad

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