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M23 Sling Launch
by Gerald Wyatt 09 Aug '23

09 Aug '23

Hello, We are trailing our M23 Dhana to the San Juan Islands next week. Larry was very kind to help us with planning and suggested sling launching the boat at Cap Sante Marina. We plan to follow his suggestion, but we have never stepped the mast on the water. The steps we take will be the same, but if any M23 owners have any suggestions or experiences, it would be helpful. It would be a shame to not take advantage of all the experience out there. At the very least, we plan to do as much as possible while the boat is on the trailer to avoid dropping stuff in the water.... Thank you, Gerry

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Re: M-10 Hull number 1
by jerry montgomery 05 Aug '23

05 Aug '23

That's got to be the boat I took to the trials put on by One-design and Offshore Racing magazine (later called Yacht Racing) and won all the races and got the only perfect score in quality. This was in 1970 and is what got my business started. Up until then I was a one-man shop. Great memories. I'd buy it for old time's sake except I don't want to drive to San Diego. Thanks, Gary. I take back all I've said about you! ________________________________ From: Gary H.Oberbeck <fairandsquare1(a)gmail.com> Sent: Friday, August 4, 2023 9:01 PM To: jerry montgomery <jmbn1(a)outlook.com>; stansusman(a)gmail.com <stansusman(a)gmail.com> Subject: M-10 Hull number 1 https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/boa/d/san-diego-1971-montgomery-10-sail…

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M12 is pretty great!
by Lawrence Winiarski 05 Aug '23

05 Aug '23

Took the new-to-me M12 sailing at the local lake. I like it! It's super responsive and big enough for 2 adults. Pulls with the Priusno problem. All in all a fantastic little boat! It's still got one problem. Apparently there is a problem with the seal on the top of the centerboard trunk towards the stern. It leaks at the joint between the fiberglass and the wood lid and there is a visible crack. I flipped it upside down (Try that on the M15 or M17 :-) and looked up where the centerboard sits and I can see the seal. Any suggestions on a permanent and or temporary fix would be highly appreciated.

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Cover ideas for M15?
by Lawrence Winiarski 04 Aug '23

04 Aug '23

I'm kind of thinking about a cover for the M15. I've been using a tarp over the mast, but I'd kind of like a custom cover. Any ideas? Vendors? Prices?

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Spinnaker
by Dale Nummi 03 Aug '23

03 Aug '23

I happen to be in MT Vernon WA for a few days and thought I might look for a spinnaker while I’m out here for my M17. I does not have to be new, I could use any advice and help Dale NummiLentokala Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS

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Telescoping mast crutch pictures - M17
by John Schinnerer 02 Aug '23

02 Aug '23

Hi all, Here's a few pics from first use of the telescoping mast crutch I made. This idea came from a video someone posted quite a while back showing this concept implemented for mast raising/lowering on a Catalina 22. For mast raising: Crutch is extended before sliding mast base back to mast step. Spreaders remain in front of crutch the whole time. Improved starting angle for raising line - mast is already as high or higher than even a tall guy like me could lift it, especially lifting with one hand, since the other is managing the raising line. Lowering will be the reverse. Mast will lower down to be resting on crutch while there's still adequate angle on the lowering line. Then unfasten base from step, slide it forward, lower crutch to traveling height. -- 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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Thinking of selling my M-15, East coast (Maryland)
by John Tyner 01 Aug '23

01 Aug '23

I have a move coming up in the next year (hopefully), and I'm thinking of maybe selling my '88 M-15, #412. Though I'll be moving to coastal NC, I haven't sailed it since 2012. Would I when I get there? Who knows. It's been garage stored since 2003 when I bought it from John Harris (Chesapeake Light Craft). Talk me out of it, or into it. Untitled trailer, which has been a hassle, but the Honda 2 HP has a new carburetor from this past winter. John Tyner M-15 #412 "Chimpanzee"

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Re: M23 launched
by bownez＠juno.com 01 Aug '23

01 Aug '23

Good work Sal! Keep us updated as to your sailing adventures..... All good things go to those who wait..... Mr. Bones Ex M23 and M17 Mpls

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