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This round's on me
by David Rifkind 18 Mar '16

18 Mar '16

Even I have to admit my boat is basically done. So I’m declaring victory, opening a bottle of ginger ale, and christening her “Tycho Blue”. Thanks for the help, encouragement, and the wise words, “go sailing”. Our goal is to spend some time cruising in Baja. Since most of my sailing skills have atrophied, or more likely been imaginary in the first place, I want to put in as much time on the water before it gets too hot here as the long drive will permit. — David Rifkind M17 #402 “Tycho Blue"

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North Carolina Sailing_Invitation to the Albemarle Sound
by Michael Murphy 18 Mar '16

18 Mar '16

Only 20 miles south of the Virginia border the Albemarle Sound area offers some of the best small boat cruising in the North Carolina. I am planning a 2-3 day shake-down cruise there in mid-May and invite Monty owners to explore the area with me. Distance sailed each day would be between 12 and 18 nautical miles. Trip would include a stop at one of 3 historic sea-towns that offer free dockage for small boats. Final route would be contingent on wind direction. With three North-South rivers to choose from and the East-West orientation of the Albemarle a trip for all conditions can be planned. See the following web-site for an overview of the area: http://albemarleloop.com/gallery.html

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Searching for 'dusty rudder gudgeons'
by GILASAILR＠aol.com 16 Mar '16

16 Mar '16

maybe sitting on a shelf or on an old beat up rudder you no longer use or..?? See attached photo - old style lifting rudder gudgeons that are attached to the rudder blade. A friend is participating in an Adventure Race (yeah - THAT one) and is in need of these for a new rudder that is being built for the boat. Any help is appreciated! Thanks in advance, GO

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Rudder gudgeons needed
by GILASAILR＠aol.com 15 Mar '16

15 Mar '16

Looking for 3 rudder gudgeons for an M-17 - 1/2" pin and 1.5" to 1.75" rudder blade thickness. These are for a friend that is embarking on an adventure race - your help is appreciated. Any out there sitting in the garage or on that old rudder you no longer use?? Thanks in advance - GO

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Re: M_Boats: Tiller at anchor
by GILASAILR＠aol.com 15 Mar '16

15 Mar '16

Same as Dave says - http://www.wavefrontmarine.com/ nice piece of work on this one. NFIW but I use one. In a message dated 3/14/2016 5:55:12 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, jsheintz(a)gmail.com writes: What are you supposed to do with the rudder while at anchor or a mooring? Do you do anything differently for a short stop vs overnight? How about when rough conditions are expected?

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Wind comfort
by Jazzy 15 Mar '16

15 Mar '16

Hi all, I know this has mostly to do with experience and such, but what kind of wind are you all comfortable in with your Monty. Had a nice day today but was blowing 20+ and I wasn't sure. So better on the driveway wishing I was sailing than vice versa! Beer

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El Nino Rides!
by Jazzy 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

Hi All! I took your advice and went sailing! It was looking dark and gloomy and I was ready for weather, but it turned out to be a beautiful day! It was pretty windy for my first time really sailing El Nino, but it was fine. There was water splashing everywhere outside the boat, but hardly a drop hit me. Very dry, very impressive. You'll see how the sail went with the link below. The video doesn't do the wind justice at all. I'd say it would have been right on the edge of what the Snipe could handle single handed. But really not that big a deal on the Monty. After getting back in, I spent a little time tooling around the harbor and practicing some boat handling. Some one on here told me it was quite dinghy like earlier... I have to agree! No problem. Also, on the way in, I put the rudder in its up position ( as in old school up, 2 pintles) and started hugging the coast line very slowly. The bottom was RIGHT there, but on I went. Probably 2 ft. The depth finder wasn't registering any depth at all. Would have been easy peasy to hop out and wade to shore. I was like 6-7 feet away. All in all a cool day. Enjoy the video, I just cobbled it together really fast, so don't expect any short film awards! Give it a minute to load, its a much bigger file than a picture. https://www.dropbox.com/s/upwvj9py95lzrit/El%20Nino%20Rides.mp4?dl=0 - Cpt. Jazz :)

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Tiller at anchor
by Josh ua 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

What are you supposed to do with the rudder while at anchor or a mooring? Do you do anything differently for a short stop vs overnight? How about when rough conditions are expected?

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Re: M_Boats: Wind comfort
by bownez＠juno.com 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

After just reading Michael Manns book about sailing his M15 to Hawaii, I just can't imagine what it would be like being below in an M15 and having angry swells, confused seas and high winds making a punching bag of the boat. Good thing he was in his early 20's and the bones still bend and not shatter! I have had trouble punching through some big swells and waves under certain conditions on Lake Superior with my M17. You get your speed up only to be slowed by nosing into the next big wave. I guess there is something to be said about heavy displacement. Wind speeds above 20 get pretty nerve wracking to me. I like 10 to 15. Mr. Bones ____________________________________________________________ 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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Error!!!
by Jazzy 11 Mar '16

11 Mar '16

I accidentally filled my stove with the mineral spirits instead of the alchohol... advise please. Can I just burn it off? Is it ruined? Jazz

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