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Re: M_Boats: M-15 "Chimpanzee": First Sail
by Conbert H Benneck 30 Apr '02

30 Apr '02

Hi John, Thanks for that wonderful report on your M15 first sail experiences and impressions. May this just be the first of many more happy experiences to come. With all your great descriptions, maybe Bob Eeg will use you as his brochure writer for the new M15s! Have a great summer, and keep us posted on your M15 improvements and how they worked out. Connie ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/.

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Re: M_Boats: Electrical power source?
by IDCLLC＠aol.com 30 Apr '02

30 Apr '02

Harvey, It's a Minn Kota Endura 42, 42# thrust. Typically we operate it on 3 (power settings forward range from 0-5). I usually use it less than 20 minutes per outing, from which the 6 amp charger does its bulk charging in about an hour. I haven't tried to deplete the U-1 battery because complete discharge is said to severely shorten a wet cell's life. Steve Tyree, P-15 Amy Ann

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Re: M_Boats: Tongue Weight
by s.mcclellan＠attbi.com 30 Apr '02

30 Apr '02

I am overwhelmed by curiosity as to what the heck this person is talking about. Thanks for sharing, willow. (?) > i am overwhelmed by the shear number of emails by one individual > and with regret wish to unsubscribe after years of being on the montgomery > site > how can this be done > please > thank you > willow > > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats

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Electrical power source?
by Harvey Wilson 30 Apr '02

30 Apr '02

Hi Harvey and Deena Iuse one of the West Marine portable power packs similiar to what you describe, but mine also has a 300 watt inverter for AC use as well. Xpower, by Statpower, methinks. A bit pricey, but it enables you to run regular power tools, start cars, has a flourescent light that'll last all weekend, and you can prolong the time by connecting another battery with the jumper cables. I use it instead of a battery on Stargazer. Also as backup power for a PC, or anything else under 300 watts. Regards Harvey/Ga M-17 Stargazer #294

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Re: M_Boats: Electrical power source?
by Harvey Wilson 30 Apr '02

30 Apr '02

Hi Steve.. What type trolling motor (thrust) do you have, and how long will the little battery power it ?? Harvey/Ga M-17 Stargazer #294

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M17 Galley Model
by Howard Audsley 30 Apr '02

30 Apr '02

Not that I intend to do anything about it, but does anyone know the location and size of the water tanks that came with the older galley model 17's. Mine had been stripped out. Apparently, someone had left some water in the tank, and over time, that became a green slimy mess, impossible to clean up. But as for the location, I'm guessing it was under the cockpit? Maybe a 10 or 15 gallon plastic tank? This is just as a point of reference in case I ever wanted to restore the boat to how it was when new. For short trips, I'm sticking with jugs. Howard

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PAINTING THE HULL
by wayne yeargain 30 Apr '02

30 Apr '02

Has anyone painted their hull, if so can you tell me anything about the problems involved. My boat came from the previous owner with the hull painted to within a few inches of the waterline (topsides) & I need to finish it. The waterline stripe & bottom need to be painted. Any ideas or suggestions (particularly about masking the waterline) are appreciated. I plan to trailer the boat, still I'm not sure if there is a antifouling paint that would stand up to trailering, or whether I should just use the same type paint as used on the top. My only option for applying pain is with a brush. Regards Wayne M17 #204 Intrepid

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Re: M_Boats: M-15 "Chimpanzee": First Sail
by Harvey Hochstetter 30 Apr '02

30 Apr '02

Howard, A great big A M E N to your comment on Johns very well done story!! Harvey H >>> haudsley(a)tranquility.net 04/29/02 07:45PM >>> Great story John. It should be a sobering thought for the rest of us when someone of your talents admits that things they build or work on still go "Twang". Imagine the excitement all us rank amateurs have with our little projects! Howard _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats

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M15 hoisted to paint trailer
by Charless Fowlkes 29 Apr '02

29 Apr '02

I am a new M-15 owner. My boat came from Monterey, CA two weeks ago. Although the boat was in excellent condition, the trailer had rust and needed cleaning up. I bought a heavy duty ratchet strap on sale for $16.95 that was rated at around 4,000 to 10,000 pounds. I jacked the M-15 a few inches off the trailer using this strap as a sling. My garage has a substantial overhead beam to attach the sling to. Today I cleaned, sanded, wire brushed, primed and painted my M-15 trailer while the M-15 hung happily on the sling. The trailer looks much better and I hope I slowed the rust down. I will add new wiring, tires, and bearings is needed. I think I will take a look at the centerboard, pivot bolt, and its pendant while the boat is in my home-made sling. The little lake near my house is still frozen so I have time to work on the boat while the ice melts. Charless Fowlkes cwfowlkes(a)imt.net Bozeman, MT

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Re: M_Boats: M15 hoisted to paint trailer
by AirEvacLen＠aol.com 29 Apr '02

29 Apr '02

In a message dated 4/29/02 7:48:13 PM US Mountain Standard Time, cwfowlkes(a)imt.net writes: > The little lake near my house is still frozen so I have time to work on the > boat while the ice melts. > > Charles YOU are dedicated...................!! Lenny

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