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Montgomery 15's in Puget Sound Area?
by Marty Loken 15 Apr '17

15 Apr '17

Hello - I recently acquired an M-15 project boat and would like to connect with any other Montgomery 15 owners in the Puget Sound area. Any any members help? Thanks, and best, Marty Loken Nordland, WA 98358 (near Port Townsend) email Norseboater22(a)gmail.com

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greetings from nm
by matthew bowers 15 Apr '17

15 Apr '17

hi, live in pena blanca 4 miles from cochitii lake, 2nd largest backfill dam in the world. just below los alamos if you know a-bomb history. the lake has unusual and changing winds. sailing in small boats since a young lad in the Adirondacks and finger lakes since single digits. just bought a laser as well. 1982. my question is best way to repair the leading edge of the centerboard before it has been dropped. i have some kevlar, what should i seal the inch chip with before? ww canoe as well. as i have been sailing a laser for a bit my tipping factor is minimal with this boat, as it is still cold, what are the tell tale of the Montgomery 15 when it is about to go over, and any explanation of how it self rights would be appreciated. nice to have contacts about such an excellent boat. matthew

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Re: M_Boats: M15 vang and loose foot main - M17 vang specs?
by GILASAILR＠aol.com 13 Apr '17

13 Apr '17

In a message dated 4/13/2017 1:23:54 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, jerry(a)jerrymontgomery.org writes: (Gary 'Boom Vang' Oberbeck feel free to jump in!) You know what they say "DON'T Encourage him!!!" Vang is essential race or cruise - Upwind the vang should be tensioned to pull the second (if you have four battens on a 17) or top batten parallel to the boom when sighted up the sail from directly below the boom - It can be a bit open if it is breezy (less vang and a bit more twist). In light air it can be pulled on such that the upper batten (or second from top) is angled slightly to weather or hooked - not too much or the sail will stall VERY quickly. The vang also bends the mast down low when applied _ check the rig out some day before you bend on the sails - adjust the vang - on hard and then off - sight up the mast as you adjust the vang and you will see bend down low in the mast - this flattens the mainsail - boat heels less ! ++ (and as a consequence makes the headsail FULLER!) darn ! we didn't want that - More headsail halyard tension is then required - ... Easy to make your 3:1 or 4:1 very powerful by adding one bullet block to the boom bail and a piece of line - 'cascade' - search online or look at Ronstan or Harken sites for examples - makes it almost twice as powerful and easier to use. If you can keep the batten parallel to the boom (or slightly 'open') you should see your upwind performance improve - both angle and speed. Easy. Downwind for another rant. Have Fun Go Sail 'em! GO PS - Personally I like a powerful vang, because 'I' am not so powerful anymore, as rotator cuff / biceps tendon surgery in both shoulders ask me to be 'careful'. - vang is 4:1 with 'cascade'.

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M15 vang and loose foot main.
by Paul McAleavy 13 Apr '17

13 Apr '17

I have read opinions both for and against a boom vang for the M15. The argument for is that it is an essential sail control, the argument against is usually that it is unnecessary and just complicates a delightfully simple rig. I have also been advised to fly the main loose footed for better performance but have never seen a photo of an M15 rigged so. Anyone add a vang and love/hate it? Anyone sail loose footed? Notice a difference? Paul McAleavy M15 #471 Callisto -- Paul McAleavy 608-576-9006 Contract Customizing

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headroom in M-23
by Robbin Roddewig 13 Apr '17

13 Apr '17

Hi folks can you please tell me what the headroom is in the cabin of the M-23? I have some inquiries about this and I do not have ready access to measure the floor to ceiling span. Thanks Robbin M-23 Pinch Me Marshall 22 Otter Robbin Roddewig robbin.roddewig(a)verizon.net

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Re: M_Boats: headroom in M-23
by bownez＠juno.com 13 Apr '17

13 Apr '17

Hi Robbin, I seem to recall the figure is 5' 7". But my M23 has a different interior. Mr. Bones Former owner of Dhana #75 ____________________________________________________________ 1 Simple Trick Removes Eye Bags & Lip Lines in Seconds Fit Mom Daily http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/58ef6f8f7e0276f8f04adst03vuc

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Re: M_Boats: headroom in M-23
by Lenny 12 Apr '17

12 Apr '17

Robbin I'm 5'10 and can stand upright in the cabin, another inch taller and I would be out of luck. Lol Lenny Smith > On Apr 12, 2017, at 7:37 AM, Robbin Roddewig <robbin.roddewig(a)verizon.net> wrote: > > > Hi folks > can you please tell me what the headroom is in the cabin of the M-23? I have some inquiries about this and I do not have ready access to measure the floor to ceiling span. > > Thanks > Robbin > M-23 Pinch Me > Marshall 22 Otter > > > > Robbin Roddewig > robbin.roddewig(a)verizon.net >

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Doug King contact
by Bob Eeg 11 Apr '17

11 Apr '17

Does anyone know Doug Kings phone number.? I had it but it's disconnected. Message me on the backside Thanks Bob Sent from my iPad

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Estimate of Value for 2006 Pacific Trailer for M17
by Gail Russell 11 Apr '17

11 Apr '17

I have to separate the value of the boat and trailer I bought from Gary Hyde last fall. If I can guess at the value of the trailer, that would help. Gail

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Sink drain thru-hull
by Henry Rodriguez 08 Apr '17

08 Apr '17

I have noticed lots of discussion about checking/replacing the cockpit drain thru-hull because of possible corrosion. What about the sink drain thru-hull, on older M17s so equipped? I'm guessing this has not been a problem because it is slightly above the waterline and is therefore not constantly wet. Anyone have any issues with theirs? -- Henry https://picasaweb.google.com/heinzir

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