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Stern pulpits
by David Rifkind 28 Jun '16

28 Jun '16

Would anyone like a set of stern pulpits off an ’85 M17? Mine came with them; I took them off because they’re constantly in the way and don’t seem to serve any purpose. If you disagree you can have them for whatever it costs to ship them to you.

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M15 cover for mast up storage
by Jim Sadler 27 Jun '16

27 Jun '16

Do any of you skippers know of a M15 cover for mast up storage on trailer? Thanks Capt Jim Sadler Skipper sailing vessel Pelican

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Fwd: Responding to your message
by George Iemmolo 26 Jun '16

26 Jun '16

Seems as if H.R. 704 will take care of the issue. Make sure your Representative is encouraged to support the bill. " Rep. Goodlatte has introduced H.R. 704, the RFS Reform Act, which would decrease the volume of renewable fuel that is required by P.L. 110-140 through 2022, and would eliminate the separate advanced biofuel volume requirements for those years. Additionally, the measure would cap the amount of ethanol that can be blended into conventional gasoline at 10 percent by volume." George "We Can Not Control the Wind But We Can Adjust Our Sails" ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Representative Peter J. Visclosky <in01ima(a)mail.house.gov> Date: Thu, Jun 23, 2016 at 11:45 AM Subject: Responding to your message To: griemmolo2(a)gmail.com [image: Congressman Visclosky letterhead] Dear George: Thank you for contacting me to express your concerns regarding the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). I appreciate hearing from you. As you may know, Congress first established the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) with the enactment of P.L. 109-58, the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The RFS seeks to foster greater use of fuels made from plants by establishing minimum volumes of various types of renewable biofuels, including ethanol, which must be included in the national supply of fuel used for transportation. The initial RFS established by P.L. 109-58 mandated that a minimum of 4 billion gallons of renewable fuel be used in 2006, with an increase to 7.5 billion gallons by 2012. However, in 2007, Congress approved and the President signed into law P.L. 110-140, the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. This law greatly expanded the renewable biofuel mandate volumes and prolonged the increase through 2022. This expanded RFS required the annual use of 9 billion gallons of renewable biofuels in 2008, with an increase to 36 billion gallons in 2022, including at least 16 billion gallons from cellulosic biofuels, and a cap of 15 billion gallons for corn-starch ethanol. Subsequently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which is responsible for administering the RFS, recognized that full compliance with the RFS mandate, as outlined in P.L. 110-140, poses significant challenges due to the recent fall in demand for gasoline. You should know that P.L. 110-140 permits the EPA to waive or modify the RFS mandate if certain economic conditions prevail. Accordingly, the EPA finalized a rule to decrease the target volume of renewable fuels used in gasoline and diesel fuel produced or imported in 2014, 2015, and 2016 to 16.28 billion, 16.93 billion, and 18.11 billion gallons respectively. This is compared to the respective levels of 18.15 billion, 20.5 billion, and 22.25 billion gallons, which were originally required by P.L. 110-140 for gasoline and diesel fuel produced or imported in 2014, 2015, and 2016. Additionally, in response to this situation, there have been several measures introduced in the 114th Congress that would modify the RFS. For example, Rep. Goodlatte has introduced H.R. 704, the RFS Reform Act, which would decrease the volume of renewable fuel that is required by P.L. 110-140 through 2022, and would eliminate the separate advanced biofuel volume requirements for those years. Additionally, the measure would cap the amount of ethanol that can be blended into conventional gasoline at 10 percent by volume. H.R. 704 was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, where it is currently pending consideration. The measure has 61 cosponsors and a companion measure has not been introduced in the Senate. Thank you again for contacting me. Be assured that I will continue to monitor all measures regarding the RFS with your views in mind. Do not hesitate to let me know if you have any other questions or concerns. Sincerely, Peter J. Visclosky Member of Congress <https://iqconnect.lmhostediq.com/iqextranet/iqClickTrk.aspx?&cid=IN01PV&cro…> <https://iqconnect.lmhostediq.com/iqextranet/iqClickTrk.aspx?&cid=IN01PV&cro…> <https://iqconnect.lmhostediq.com/iqextranet/iqClickTrk.aspx?&cid=IN01PV&cro…> <https://iqconnect.lmhostediq.com/iqextranet/iqClickTrk.aspx?&cid=IN01PV&cro…> You have received this email in response to an inquiry you submitted to Congressman Visclosky. If you would like to receive periodic updates from Congressman Visclosky, please send an email to pjv.newsletter(a)mail.house.gov <pjv.newsletter(a)mail.house.gov?subject=Subscribe> with "subscribe" in the subject line, or go to www.house.gov/visclosky <https://iqconnect.lmhostediq.com/iqextranet/iqClickTrk.aspx?&cid=IN01PV&cro…> and join the e-newsletter.

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Team Excellent Adventure/ Montgomery 17 / Race to Alaska R2AK
by Becky Belding 25 Jun '16

25 Jun '16

Here's the buzzzzz on "Team Excellent Adventure" Good luck Captain Bill & Ted!! Website https://r2ak.com/ Video 2016 https://vimeo.com/139254375 Video 2015 https://vimeo.com/102808926 R2AK 2016 http://r2ak.com/registered-participants/#toggle-id-6 Team Excellent Adventure https://www.facebook.com/billandtedr2ak/ FYI... R2AK relive 2015 https://r2ak.com/2015-race-updates/june-28/ Becky M17 "Grace" #393 Port Townsend, WA Sent from my iPad

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Flag Halyards on Montgomery 15
by David Grah 23 Jun '16

23 Jun '16

Hi there, Connie. How did you rig flag halyards on your Montgomery 15? As I understand, courtesy flags are supposed to be flown below the spreader on the starboard side, but without spreaders, I wasn't sure of a good way to set this up on my Montgomery 15. David GrahBishop CaliforniaMontgomery 15 - Sky Message: 1 Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2016 10:50:50 -0500 From: Conbert Benneck <chbenneck(a)gmail.com> To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> Subject: Re: M_Boats: Dinghies Message-ID: <ffece291-a579-6e57-57f9-564e72806d26(a)gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed On 6/21/2016 11:33 AM, Thomas Buzzi wrote: Tom, You're right about the fun in messing about in boats. As soon as you have bought a new boat, or a used boat, you start a process to adapt it to your sailing area's requirements; to how you use the boat - day sail or longer, overnight trips - and how you like to live on a boat; minimum facilities with just basic camping equipment; or something more elaborate. If you wear eyeglasses, do you have a built-in shelf next to the companionway where they can reside, and can be swapped instantly with your sun glasses? What about cockpit cushions? ... or do you prefer to sit on hard seats all day long? Where can you put your navigation gear so that it is in a safe place but instantly reachable when you need it? (GPS; VHF radio; binocular; compass) What about entertainment? How about a small pancake CD player and small speakers for the cockpit or the cabin? ....and a small radio for news? Did your new/used boat come equipped with flag halyards? If not, how can you raise the pig-stick with your Club pennant? Do you have a flag staff at the stern? Can you fly the Union Jack at anchor on Sunday? (Proper yachting etiquette) These and many more small changes and modifications turn a generic boat into "your" boat that suits your requirements, and that makes sailing life that much more enjoyable. Half the fun of owning a boat is solving all these little problems and coming up with clever solutions. Owning a boat changes your thinking process, and you will find that the same ideas you applied to your boat can also be applied to you regular house, and in particular, the kitchen. Another big enjoyment for me is the necessity to keep learning something new; fancy rope work; nautical history - which is the reason why Brazil speaks Portuguese and the rest of South America speaks Spanish. Spain and Portugal were at each others throats about who owns the oceans. The Pope finally got it settled with the Treaty of Tordesillas in 1467 that divided the World into the eastern half owned by Portugal, and the western part owned by Spain. The dividing line ran through what is today Brazil; ....or the art of anchoring. Build yourself a fender board. A great tool to have on board when you want to moor against a barnacle encrusted piling. You hang your fenders then hang the fender board outside the fenders. Now you can moor against a piling, and the fender board gets the scratches and dings, not your hull. Never a dull moment when you own a boat. Ciao, Connie

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Re: M_Boats: Genoa size...Lake Huron
by bownez＠juno.com 19 Jun '16

19 Jun '16

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Re: M_Boats: Genoa size...Lake Huron
by bownez＠juno.com 18 Jun '16

18 Jun '16

Hello Tim, In your camping adventures with your M17, do you ever make it up to the North Channel of Lake Huron? I've been there once with mine, and would certainly love to return. I launched out of Spanish Harbor. Mr. Bones Mpls ____________________________________________________________ Affordable Wireless Plans Set up is easy. Get online in minutes. Starting at only $9.95 per month! www.netzero.net?refcd=nzmem0216

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Dinghy arrives...
by Jazzy 18 Jun '16

18 Jun '16

Hi all, for anyone that's interested here's a short 3 min video of the inflatable I bought in case you're looking.. sorry I forgot to shoot the motor mount. It also comes with 2 seats and the paddles and pump. No bag! Luckily I have a handy dandy laundry bag it goes right in... https://www.dropbox.com/s/o7xh9nlx9vp13yu/miniyacht.mp4?dl=0 Jazz

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FYI
by Thomas Buzzi 17 Jun '16

17 Jun '16

Here is a website I use to vicariously satisfy my urge to go sailing when I can't as well as find out how to do stuff. It costs about $35 a year but it is worth it! Their tutorial on fiberglassing and fastener selection alone is worth the money. Check it out, there is a lot for small boater enthusiasts to identify with and enjoy. I have no connection to this website except as a subscriber. http://www.offcenterharbor.com/tour/ Fair winds, Tom B <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> Virus-free. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> <#DDB4FAA8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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Centerboard hole fix attempt #1
by Jazzy 17 Jun '16

17 Jun '16

Made a home Depot run and found a product and a gadget. Attached is the product, and the picture of the gadget, oops...forgot! But, if you can picture a tiny top hat made of pvc, that's it, plumbing aisle. I had to drill and round the edges of what would be the top of the hat for the pendant. Of course it went in top hat top, down. I thought I'd try the water weld on account that's it's sandable. Cures in an hour... 6.00 fix if it holds. I'll report back when it doesn't. Hahah! Jazz

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