September 2015 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

Proud new-used owner!
by John Schinnerer 14 Sep '15

14 Sep '15

Hi all, I am happy to post that I am now the (proud) new owner of "Pajarita," a 1974 Montgomery 17 previously owned by John Chalk. Woo hoo! One picture attached - former owner John Chalk to viewer's right, me to left. Red hull no less. Or maybe orange originally - there are some small rub spots where a sort of mid-70's-trendy orange appears to show through the redder (and faded here and there) color, and what appears to be a thin layer of gray (primer?) between the two. I'll have more questions soon for those of you who own, or have owned, a similar vintage M-17, as I sort out what is original and what is modified and what I might want to modify. And, she is ready to sail as-is! cheers, John S. -- John Schinnerer - M.A., Whole Systems Design -------------------------------------------- - Eco-Living - Whole Systems Design Services People - Place - Learning - Integration john(a)eco-living.net - 510.982.1334 http://eco-living.net http://sociocracyconsulting.com

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Re: M_Boats: montgomery_boats Digest, Vol 148, Issue 10
by Antonio Martinez 14 Sep '15

14 Sep '15

I *think* this has current listings... Good luck! http://msog.org/cfmods/M-boats4sail.cfm?stat=sell Message: 1 > Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2015 19:47:59 -0700 > From: Cliff Vaughan <cliff.vaughan(a)live.com> > To: "montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com" > <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: M_Boats: new member > Message-ID: <BLU179-W45AF6209416427F7774ADA89B80(a)phx.gbl> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Been sailing a long time. I have down sized from a 30' cat and looking to > get an M-15. > Located in Santee, ca > > > ------------------------------ > > Subject: Digest Footer > > > > -- *Antonio Martinez* *Middle River Studio* 540-248-3310 (h) 540-414-4782 (c)

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M-Boats: Motor shaft length on cut-out transom M17
by Thomas Buzzi 14 Sep '15

14 Sep '15

In my first M17 I found that as long as I was able to fit the ob within the cutout I could always steer the boat with the rudder adequately. I have seen the telltale gouges of propellers hitting the rudder on a number of occasions. I know with my 17 when I used both to turn the boat it would practically spin on a dime. I had a long shaft Volve (back in 1983) and it easily cleared the water when I tilted it up into the cockpit. Tom B, Mont 17 #258

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Some Montgomeries for sale
by Thomas Howe 14 Sep '15

14 Sep '15

I have no vested interest in these, just thought that it was interesting that 3 Montgomery boats ae for sale in the same place. http://www.spurgeonyachts.com/boats0-25.html Thomas Howe Mailto:Thomas@ThomasHoweOnline.com O --------(\ ---------- ~ (\ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ (\ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

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1974 M17 hull #14 for sale
by Jeremy Bowman 14 Sep '15

14 Sep '15

One of the original fixed keel M17s, Griselda, is now for sale. She's in good sailing condition, though some of the deck tackle should probably be replaced. Brand new vhf radio (1 week old) but I think there is an issue with the antenna cable, probably just the connection through the cabin top. Deep cycle battery 1 week old. keel professionally rebedded at the Boat Yard Channel Islands last week. Trailer in great shape, and outboard Evinrude 4hp 2 stroke engine runs well. full crisp sail inventory, including 100% jib, 150% jib, main sail, spinnaker (with pole), 2 storm jibs, and a tanbark jib and main from another boat that should fit great (I never used them, though). Needs some interior cosmetics and cabin top/cockpit gel coat buff/wax (I can have this done for $340). Also could use ask topside wood refinished. Registration good until 2017. Trailer is also registered properly. I can deliver in Southern California or potentially somewhere on the route from California to Texas for the price of gas to wherever it's delivered. I just moved to CA in August but it's not for me and I think it makes better sense to sell the boat than hauling it all the way back to Texas (unless I get the right price from a TX buyer). Email jeremybowman(a)my.unt.edu if you're interested and I'll send more pictures. Seeing prices listed on the website, I'd say anything approaching $4000 is fair, but make an offer. I want it sold immediately so I will consider it seriously. Thanks, Jeremy

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Capsized
by V Gates 12 Sep '15

12 Sep '15

Our Montgomery 15 is a good boat. We were sailing on Union Valley Reservoir in the Crystal basin near Kyburz off of Highway 50. We were stopped and then suddenly hit by a strong gust at an exact 90 degrees. It threw me to the down side and our boat capsized. Within seconds it righted itself. There was no water in the cabin or on the mainsail. We were fine.

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Re: M_Boats: Montgomery 15 Compass Options
by GILASAILR＠aol.com 11 Sep '15

11 Sep '15

One of the best solutions I have come across - used by many small boats and kayaks/canoes too. GO In a message dated 9/10/2015 6:08:34 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, doug1kelch(a)gmail.com writes: http://www.westmarine.com/buy/plastimo--iris-100-universal-compass--254666

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Roller Furling
by George Iemmolo 11 Sep '15

11 Sep '15

Wrinkle Boat Mates I am in the processing of researching a Harken Furler #434 Lo Load 500 lbs, @ $316 vs #435 Hi Load 950 lbs @ $365. Max wire size 1/8 inch on both Q 1. Is the Lo Load sufficient on a M15? Q 2. Is the extra $49 for a Hi Load worth it? George "We Can Not Control the Wind But We Can Adjust Our Sails"

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Montgomery 15 trailer question
by Karen & Smiley 10 Sep '15

10 Sep '15

Talking about the 2000 year vintages. What is the ideal height of the trailer ball from grade. New Outback and trying to see if I need to reverse the ball on my extension. So anybody that has a boat on trailer if you can confirm what is the tongue height off grade that makes it a nice straight connection to the hitch of the car. Thanks Smiley M15 #616 . Karen & Smiley Magoo252(a)comcast.net <mailto:Magoo252@comcast.net>

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Re: M_Boats: Motor shaft length on cut-out transom M17
by GILASAILR＠aol.com 07 Sep '15

07 Sep '15

20 inch is fine 25 would drag. GO In a message dated 9/6/2015 8:25:04 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, Bill_Ruth(a)whidbey.com writes: Plan on buying Tahatsu 5hp or 6hp long shaft (20") to use on the cut out transom of my newly acquired M17. Would a 25" shaft work better (Tahatsu 6hp SailPro)? Bill Ruth M17 1977 #277

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