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fin keel repair
by Rimantas Aukstuolis 13 Apr '24

13 Apr '24

I own a 1983 Montgomery 15. Last summer was my first time using the boat due to the pandemic and some other health issues but I did manage to launch and keep at a dock on Lake Pymatuning (OH/PA border) from August to September. Apparently the boat was always dry sailed, and never had anti fouling paint applied as the bottom was clean when I bought it almost three years ago. When I hauled it out (dumb me) there was algae on the bottom. I was able to get it pretty clean using a marine algae cleaner and powerwasher but I'll give it another hit in the spring. As I was powerwashing, I seem to have removed a 3" section of fiberglass from the fin keel, forward on the port side. Looks like exposed metal. Is this lead or steel? Can't see well in there. How should it be fixed/patched? I really don't want to apply anti-fouling paint and will dry sail after I modify the trailer with keel guides and slicker beds to make launch and recovery easier. Any suggestions on repair and trailer mods are appreciated. Thanks Rimantas "Ray" Aukstuolis

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Erasing Age Lines
by wcampion＠aol.com 14 Mar '23

14 Mar '23

Well, it was a long time in coming but it was definitely worth the wait. Ten years ago I stumbled across a rare M-5’8”. It was severely abused and needed lots of love. I had visions of restoring this little gem and came to the conclusion this project was going to be challenging. If I were to be successful with this restoration, I would need to use my ultimate multi-purpose tool. It can fix anything with ease. So I broke out my checkbook and took the little pram to a professional. This past weekend I picked up my renewed boat! The only problem I discovered..….the Chesapeake Bay and it's tributaries are so dirty, I’m not sure I want to place my new boat in such murky water! It would be an absolute shame to get this little gem dirty. 🤣 I’ve attached a few before and after pictures. My goal was to restored the pram to match my M-15. I plan to tow the pram behind me when I’m out for long weekends. I’m sure there’ll be a learning curve figuring out how best to tow the pram and transitioning between the two. But this will have to wait until spring. Skip Campion M-15 “Wild Guppy” 1982 #201 M-5’8” “Lil’ Guppy” 1972 #028

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Monty 15 Craigslist
by Jon Barber 17 Dec '22

17 Dec '22

I was unable to find the 15 for sale in Tustin CA Can the person who mentioned it for sale psst a link to the Craigslist listing? Thanks

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Montgomery 15 For Sale
by Jim Ellsworth 17 Dec '22

17 Dec '22

There is a one owner Monty 15 for sale in Tustin CA (Orange County CA Craigslist. The owner passed away and the son is selling the boat. I don't think the boat has been sailed for a long time. He also had a Kent Ranger 26 that he kept at Dana Point Marina. I was a Facebook friend of his but never got a chance to meet him or sail with him. Jim M17 Grace #603

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Re: Looking for M 17
by bownez＠juno.com 09 Dec '22

09 Dec '22

Jon, Maine would be a perfect place for the mighty M17. I visited for the first time last August and loved it. Sailed on the Louis French windjammer. I could live in Maine. Good luck finding a wrinkle boat! Mr. Bones Mpls Ex M17, M23, and M6.8

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Looking for M 17
by Jon Kuhl 09 Dec '22

09 Dec '22

We live in Maine, and M’s are rare. Please contact me if you are considering selling or know someone who is. Thanks Jon

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