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Re: M_Boats: Teak what do u do
by SALGLESSER＠aol.com 26 May '14

26 May '14

I've used the Star-Brite system (cleaner, brighterner and oil) with success. sal In a message dated 5/25/2014 2:28:23 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time, magoo252(a)comcast.net writes: To keep it up to snuff. Sanding and then taping off the edges and what treatment would you use?? Smiley M 15 # 616 Thanks Smiley magoo252(a)comcast.net

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Re: M_Boats: Teak what do u do
by bownez＠juno.com 26 May '14

26 May '14

I'm quite fond of Penofin Marine Oil for my teak. It's the only oil I have found that doesn't darken over time. Bones ____________________________________________________________ Fast, Secure, NetZero 4G Mobile Broadband. Try it. http://www.netzero.net/?refcd=NZINTISP0512T4GOUT2

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Teak what do u do
by Karen and Smiley 26 May '14

26 May '14

To keep it up to snuff. Sanding and then taping off the edges and what treatment would you use?? Smiley M 15 # 616 Thanks Smiley magoo252(a)comcast.net

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Teak what do u do
by Karen and Smiley 26 May '14

26 May '14

To keep it up to snuff. Sanding and then taping off the edges and what treatment would you use?? Smiley M 15 # 616 Thanks Smiley magoo252(a)comcast.net

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Re: M_Boats: embarrassment of riches
by SALGLESSER＠aol.com 25 May '14

25 May '14

Looking for a used M17 can be challenging. Just about any that you buy used will need some work, unless someone has completely gone through the boat recently, which is possible, but then you'll pay a lot more. Hard to beat, especially if you can sail her now. sal '86 M15 "Justus" In a message dated 5/20/2014 11:14:50 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time, csugg(a)mindspring.com writes: I have a wonderful 1981 M-15 down at my sailing club that I have had for about a year. Recently, a 1982 M-17 came up for sale, $2500. She's in ok but not great shape. No major problems that I can find. Centerboard has been dropped, sanded and epoxied. Boat is dirty and has some cushions but they really don't fit. She comes with a ok trailer, new lights and bearings. Boat has electric system missing. 4 hp 2-stroke johnson. Am I a idiot for buying her? I just want to find out if it suits me better that my 15. Thanks, Ches

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Re: M_Boats: embarrassment of riches
by SALGLESSER＠aol.com 25 May '14

25 May '14

Looking for a used M17 can be challenging. Just about any that you buy used will need some work, unless someone has completely gone through the boat recently, which is possible, but then you'll pay a lot more. Hard to beat, especially if you can sail her now. sal '86 M15 "Justus" In a message dated 5/20/2014 11:14:50 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time, csugg(a)mindspring.com writes: I have a wonderful 1981 M-15 down at my sailing club that I have had for about a year. Recently, a 1982 M-17 came up for sale, $2500. She's in ok but not great shape. No major problems that I can find. Centerboard has been dropped, sanded and epoxied. Boat is dirty and has some cushions but they really don't fit. She comes with a ok trailer, new lights and bearings. Boat has electric system missing. 4 hp 2-stroke johnson. Am I a idiot for buying her? I just want to find out if it suits me better that my 15. Thanks, Ches

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Mast lowering
by Rick Davies 25 May '14

25 May '14

Hi all, I'm trying to figure out a simple (meaning without a gin pole) way to lower the mast on my M17 single-handed without having to walk it down the hard way in the cockpit. I thought of attaching one end of the main sheet to the front mast support on the trailer and the other end to the jib halyard. I think someone on the forum described something like this quite a while ago, but I can't find it. I plan on using a line tied around the mast as high as I can reach and secured to the chainplates on each side for lateral support. I'd plan to lower the mast until I can reach it easily from the cockpit, then lower it the rest of the way by hand, so the tension in the support line doesn't get too big as the mast approaches horizontal. Has anyone tried anything like this? Hate it find out it doesn't work the hard way. Thanks, Rick M17 #633 Lynne L

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Re: M_Boats: 1976 M17 Craigslist
by bownez＠juno.com 25 May '14

25 May '14

I use the Honda BF100 on my M23...... Bones ____________________________________________________________ The #1 Worst Carb Ever? Click to Learn #1 Carb that Kills Your Blood Sugar (Don't Eat This!) http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/5381463a5fe68463a4781st04vuc

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M-15 opening ports
by stevetrapp 23 May '14

23 May '14

I too like the look and functionality of opening ports, but were not included on M-15s of the vintage of mine (#335), so I bought an opening port and had it installed on the front of the M-15 cabin. Helps the ventilations of the cabin a bunch. Check the photo. Steve M-15 # 335 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Jenkins" <tjenk(a)gte.net> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Friday, May 23, 2014 12:59 PM Subject: M_Boats: Bronze portlights on a 17 Tom, I have hull 626, and also have the bronze port lights. I like the classic green from light corrosion, but I'm sure there are numerous products that will restore the original bronze color with ample elbow grease. For the glass, I imagine Windex would suffice. Incidentally, I love the look and functionality of opening ports, and would not have purchased the boat without them. Tom The message is ready to be sent with the following file or link attachments: sailcover 008 Note: To protect against computer viruses, e-mail programs may prevent sending or receiving certain types of file attachments. Check your e-mail security settings to determine how attachments are handled.

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Bronze portlights on a 17
by Tom Jenkins 23 May '14

23 May '14

Tom, I have hull 626, and also have the bronze port lights. I like the classic green from light corrosion, but I’m sure there are numerous products that will restore the original bronze color with ample elbow grease. For the glass, I imagine Windex would suffice. Incidentally, I love the look and functionality of opening ports, and would not have purchased the boat without them. Tom

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