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Re: M_Boats: Anchoring
by Saltm17＠aol.com 29 Apr '02

29 Apr '02

There is another benefit from anchoring by the stern. I leave the hatch boards out and any small breeze blows into the cabin. It sure beats a small wind scoup in the forward hatch. Also, I leave the anchor line tied to the stern clean, and then run the rest of the line forward, outside of everything, and tie it off on the bow cleat just as I would if I were anchoring "normally". That way, if the wind does blow up during the night, all I have to do is remove the line from the stern cleat, and the boat swings around quickly and the rode is instantly 17 feet longer. No fumbling in the dark with lines, shrouds etc. John Miss 7 M17 # 372

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Re: M_Boats: M-15 "Chimpanzee": First Sail
by Steve R 29 Apr '02

29 Apr '02

I enjoyed it greatly. Thank you John. Steve R. M-15 #119 Lexington, KY

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Epoxy Question
by s.mcclellan＠attbi.com 29 Apr '02

29 Apr '02

Anybody know: Does epoxy bond well enough to pvc to use it for underwater applications on a boat? ie: does epoxy make a good permanent waterproof bond with PVC? Does anyone have any particular tips with regard to epoxying PVC pipe? -- Steve McClellan M15 #152 Chicago Area

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Re: M_Boats: Electrical power source?
by IDCLLC＠aol.com 29 Apr '02

29 Apr '02

While I could have saved $10-15 online by going with an unknown discount battery supplier, I decided to pay the premium and get mine at West Marine for $80. For my money I got a high quality battery in excellent condition. With proper care it should last several years. Steve Tyree, P-15 Amy Ann > I have been considering an AGM battery for my Minnekota trolling motor > rather than use the 16Ah Costco emergency starter battery that I already > have since a dedicated AGM might be happier in the very salty environment > of an old Zodiac inflatable. Where do you find them and how much are they? > Dick Nonsuch 26 "Swoose"

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M-boats: tongue weight/towing
by Harvey Hochstetter 29 Apr '02

29 Apr '02

Hi Joe, Thanks for the comments. Now I do have to go home and weigh that landing gear. I have heard of the 10% before but just didn't apply it here. I need the boat forward on the trailer about 1 - 11/2". I'm sure that will be easier to achieve with the trailer farther into the water, when the tongue extension is finished :-). At this point I am backing down until the water is just at the tailpipe level. Don't think I want to go back any farther. With the tongue extension comes a spare tire mount and tire. Maybe that with the boat forward will make up my 140 pounds. I like that idea better than trying to shake it all into place in the parking lot. Harvey H M-15 #348 Pelican Walla Walla, WA

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Re: M_Boats: Electrical power source?
by Wilsometer＠aol.com 29 Apr '02

29 Apr '02

In a message dated 4/28/02 10:02:08 PM, rqlhgl(a)wt.net writes: << I have been considering an AGM battery for my Minnekota trolling motor rather than use the 16Ah Costco emergency starter battery that I already have since a dedicated AGM might be happier in the very salty environment of an old Zodiac inflatable. Where do you find them and how much are they? Dick Nonsuch 26 "Swoose" >> Hi Dick, West Marine has a full line of AGM batteries from the tiny group U-1 up through the 8D. I am guessing that you would want something more like a group 24, 27, or 31 for anything more than light intermitant use. Here are the respective West prices: Group U-1: (32 AH): $79.99 Group 24 (79AH): $169.99 Group 27 (92AH): $189.99 Group 31 (105AH): $219.99 Good luck! Scott Grometer M15 #478 "bebe"

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Re: M_Boats: Electrical power source?
by IDCLLC＠aol.com 28 Apr '02

28 Apr '02

We don't have a portable power source for our Potter 15, but have found that an AGM sized U-1 battery takes up little room and provides 32 aH of power. I use it to power a trolling motor (very handy, that) and recharge the battery through the trolling motor's power outlet. It all works very well. Steve Tyree, P-15 #2098 Amy Ann

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transducer position
by Lexi Gulbranson 28 Apr '02

28 Apr '02

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Re:RE: M_Boats: m-15 pivot pin
by chbenneck＠juno.com 28 Apr '02

28 Apr '02

Hi Giles, The reason you have difficulty finding technical items in Washington DC is because the place is only filled with politicians and lawyers. According to an enginering friend in DC he tells me that most of them don't even know which end of a screwwdriver is the active end. He keeps trying to teach them, but has now given up. He just retrieves things like the shop vacs they throw away because they don't know enough to clean the filter; so just throw it away and buy another one..... 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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Electrical power source?
by Harvey Hochstetter 28 Apr '02

28 Apr '02

Just wondering if anyone has considered or is using for a 12 volt DC power source, one of the many "jump start" type of battery, jumper cable, and lighter plug kits that are available. West Marine has one listed for marine use, Prestone has one available, Road Pro, Sears and there are probably many more. It's a 12 VDC power pack with jumper cables, a lighter plug, and some have a built in light, available power gauge, air compressor or some other accessories that is rechargeable from 110 AC house current, or maybe 12 VDC from your vehicle cigarette lighter plug while you are driving to the launch site. They are a sealed (not gel ) type, and are rated in the neighborhood of 12 - 17 amp hours, depending on the specific company. They are to be used generally in an upright position, however they are capable of withstanding non-upright orientation for short periods. I'm wondering if this might be a viable source for power for GPS, Fishfinder, Spotlight, and running/anchor lights, or the electric hair dryer for my admirable. Any thoughts? Thanks for the ideas, expertise, and input ;-) in advance. Harvey & Deena H M-15 #348 Pelican Walla Walla, WA Just seemed to me that this might be a good power source for serving a multipurpose use.

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