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Bow pulpit. My boat did not come with a bow pulpit. Is there any resource for getting one made or used.
by Doug 14 Aug '22

14 Aug '22

New member here from Bend, OR. just bought a Montgomery 15. ⁣Sent from BlueMail

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Discoveries in the forepeak
by Alex Conley 26 May '20

26 May '20

Today I launched into a deep clean on my m15, and as I scrubbed away in the forepeak, made 3 discoveries I’m trying to make sense of. Any insights/advice welcome! 1) when I crawl way up in the bow and press on the foremost 18” square area of the hull liner on the port side, it moves, and is not bonded to the outer hull. Everywhere else the liner feels solid, with at most the tiniest crinkling sound and no give. Is this normal, and if not, what’s the best repair and how urgent is it? 2) in the very bow, under the forestay fitting/bow eye, there is a crack right where the stem meets to deck, on both interior and exterior. I’m assuming this is due to past overcranking on the trailer winch, and that I should be fixing it. Any advice on the best repair is welcome! 3) last, a curiosity more than a concern. way up on the inside of the stem in the cabin, there is a thin chalky layer over the gelcoat that scrapes off like paint. It’s the exact color of the gelcoat, so I don’t think it’s a previous owners work. Can the surface layer of gelcoat peel, or is it perchance some 34 year old mold release? When I scrape it off w a popsicle stick, it reveals nice glossy gelcoat. Thanks for any insight- looking forward to getting on the water! Alex

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Furling Line
by Robert Goodyear 25 May '20

25 May '20

Need to replace the furling line on a CDI furler. Any comments on line type? -- Best Regards, Bob Goodyear rbgoodyear(a)gmail.com 732.684.1738 c

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Honda 2 & 2.3
by Jon Barber 25 May '20

25 May '20

Both motors swivel in the notch, just. You have to cut the fuel lever flush with the case. When rotated to the reverse position I get the same thrust as when going forward, which is much better than turning a propeller backward. I can direct the thrust by rotating the motor in sync with the rudder and have become adept at "parking" dockside. I recommend you borrow one and experiment. Reliable, Reliable, Reliable! At 27 # it's the best motor for my needs. I would not hang one of those adjustable mounts on the transom. It puts the motor further aft increasing the effective weight on the transom. It neatly stows under the cockpit sole when not needed. Out of sight, out of mind. Jon Barber Monty17 Ol'44

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M15 Genoa sheet
by Jim Sadler 24 May '20

24 May '20

How to rig Genoa sheet so you don’t need to turn around and face the stern when adjusting it? Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>

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Re: M_Boats: Test results - Honda 2.3 and M17
by ejenkins1953＠gmail.com 24 May '20

24 May '20

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by ken webb 23 May '20

23 May '20

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Trailer brakes
by Jon Barber 23 May '20

23 May '20

My thanks to everyone who chimed in on this subject. I have come to a deal with my local trailer guy to wit; New 3500 # axle Dacromet coated disc rotors Stainless steel calipers New bearings and bearing seals New springs New brake accuator with reverse lockout All for around $1000.00 This setup was about &400.00 more than the drum system he originally recommended but with fewer moving parts I feel more confident about the serviceability of the disc system. The last thing I want to deal with after a physically daunting sail and retrieval is mechanical problems, stuck brakes. The disc brake option also allows for excellent access to the mechanicals. I think Salt Away in a sprayer should suffice to clean things after launch retrieval. I realize trailer brakes do not give carte blanche to blaze down mountain grades. The same slow cautious approach to highway safety still applies. In California, certain rules apply to towed vehicles and I think the Toyota owners manual also emphasises towing weight limits with and without brakes. Woe to those who, while towing, rearends another motorist. With insufficient equipment, you are in jeopardy not only from the authorities, but also from your insurance company. Just my opinion! Jon Barber Monty17 Ol'44

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Trailer brakes
by David Grah 22 May '20

22 May '20

We mostly sail lakes in the high Sierra and also have interest in the downhill parts of the trip. We tow our Montgomery 15 with a Toyota Tacoma and before that a 4 cylinder Toyota pickup. Those vehicles always towed the boat fine but long downhills always have had my attention because I never feel like there was a whole lot of extra braking capacity with those tow vehicles. I am always surprised when I hear of people towing with passenger cars and having no problem with braking. I'm not pursuing trailer brakes but I try to go slow enough that the manual transmission will hold us back on most grades. David GrahBishop California Message: 17 Date: Wed, 20 May 2020 21:05:43 -0700 From: Jon Barber <brbrbarber(a)gmail.com> To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: Trailer brakes Message-ID: <CAFwAWQtjq2mEjbvh5t5ncpPrxfyMofvxJJP+X_k=ujq1nyYtHg(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" I am trying to figure out what brakes are right for my Pacific galvanized trailer. I experienced some scary downhill moments returning to the valley from a high Sierra lake. I thought someone was burning up their brakes, it turned out to be me! After a cooling off period we continued in low gear and kept the speed low. I'd like to return to the mountain lakes with confidence while on the road. Can anyone offer any enlightenment in this subject? I'm dealing with a guy who means well but doesn't know boat trailers. I wanted disc brakes because of fewer moving parts and the fact that the entire brake is accessable for washing after launch and retrieval.He sold me a drum brake surge system but when I started to install I realized the cast iron rotors would not fare well in salt water. Now we're trying to source galvanized drum/hubs. To install a disc system requires replacing the axle as well. I'm not that worried about the cost, within reason and will likely install new springs, too. Any help would be appreciated. I tow with a late model 6 cylinder Tacoma. Thanks, Jon Barber Monty17 Ol'44

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Trailer brakes
by Jon Barber 22 May '20

22 May '20

I am trying to figure out what brakes are right for my Pacific galvanized trailer. I experienced some scary downhill moments returning to the valley from a high Sierra lake. I thought someone was burning up their brakes, it turned out to be me! After a cooling off period we continued in low gear and kept the speed low. I'd like to return to the mountain lakes with confidence while on the road. Can anyone offer any enlightenment in this subject? I'm dealing with a guy who means well but doesn't know boat trailers. I wanted disc brakes because of fewer moving parts and the fact that the entire brake is accessable for washing after launch and retrieval.He sold me a drum brake surge system but when I started to install I realized the cast iron rotors would not fare well in salt water. Now we're trying to source galvanized drum/hubs. To install a disc system requires replacing the axle as well. I'm not that worried about the cost, within reason and will likely install new springs, too. Any help would be appreciated. I tow with a late model 6 cylinder Tacoma. Thanks, Jon Barber Monty17 Ol'44

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