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Re: M_Boats: Old Rope
by Thomas Buzzi 26 Jan '16

26 Jan '16

Thin lines aloft help deal with windage (drag and making the hull roll off to leeward). I have found that going to something like 3/8 on the main sheet helps my hands grip the line more comfortably though. <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> This email has been sent from a virus-free computer protected by Avast. 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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Re: M_Boats: Where to post Pictures to the Group?
by Bruce Ward 26 Jan '16

26 Jan '16

Thanks for your continuing efforts Dave Scobie and Sage boats with the Mboatphotosite. My two Mongomeries went through quite a metamorphosis and I have pictures to share. Our current boat is the M23 Clarity which we got from Jeff a couple of years ago. Sent from my iPad

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Old Rope
by David Rifkind 26 Jan '16

26 Jan '16

Need to replace all the rotted rope on what is becoming my M17. (By “all the rotted rope” I mean _all_ the rope.) The pieces that are left measure 5/16”. That looks right for the halyards and incidentals, but the sheet blocks and cleats look like they were intended for something larger. What is (are) the usual sizes? About the only piece that isn’t coming apart is the centerboard pendant. It’s tempting to leave it alone as I don’t really have a plan for getting at the centerboard.

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Tom Buzzi
by Bob Eeg 26 Jan '16

26 Jan '16

I have apologized to Tom for my Smart Ass Reply the other day. Sorry Tom. I built Strawanza in 2007 for a mid winter crossing of the Pacific Ocean. She did well and he made it just fine. She's in New Zealand now.........she still looks great. Be well Bob Eeg 949/489-8227

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M15 VW Golf Tow Vehicle Review
by Tyler Backman 25 Jan '16

25 Jan '16

I recently towed my M15 to the Wrinkleboat Ran-Tan with my diesel VW Golf, and posted a detailed review of my experience on the TDI Club forum (see link below). I got a lot of comments that the car looked undersized for the boat, however the car seems to barely notice the load even up and down steep grades- the factory rated tow capacity of the Golf is 3086 lbs. Average fuel economy for the trip was 28 mpg at a cruising speed of 70mph. http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?p=4987841#post4987841 Sincerely, Tyler Davis, CA M15 #157 "Defiant"

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Re: M_Boats: Strawanza rudder
by GILASAILR＠aol.com 25 Jan '16

25 Jan '16

Excellent job of 're-purposing' boat parts! In a message dated 1/24/2016 2:12:54 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, thomaspbuzzi(a)gmail.com writes: Yeah, my next project will be turning all the extra rudders into a windmill to pump water on the back lawn.😩🤔

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Introduction and question for David Grah
by David Grah 24 Jan '16

24 Jan '16

Thanks, Blair! There is not really that much of a story, but I think you picked up on it pretty well from the video. As far as sailing goes, Lake Maligne was pretty typical of lakes with some gusts and shifts. My son, who is the other person on the video is not a huge fan of sailing and had just spent a week on the Great Slave Lake on the boat where is was pretty cool temperature-wise. He was napping in the warm sun and looked pretty content and comfortable so I took the picture of him that you saw in the video. Soon after a pretty good gust came through that I hadn't seen coming. It heeled the boat over enough that about 5 gallons of water came into the cockpit, right over my napping son! No big deal but it couldn't have been pleasant and his demeanor the rest of the sail was not quite so upbeat. In the 6 years or so I have had the boat, this has happened about 4 times, with the 5 gallons dumped on my son being the most water we have shipped. It was only because my son got wet that this wasn't good this time. The boat always rounds up just fine and flattens out. I always seem to be on the high side when it happens so it is mostly be a fun little thing for me. I hope that explains it. If not, feel free to ask more questions on the group or directly. And welcome to the group! It is a great resource. David Grah Message: 4 Date: Sun, 24 Jan 2016 08:34:35 -0800 From: Blair Ashworth <blairashworth(a)gmail.com> To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: Introduction and question for David Grah Message-ID: <CAO418sMvBf6bpN1KNxCnue4UBqzFbx5HRRJaDsNmfzgQ9XrhxA(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Hello Monty owners! I purchased a 1981 Monty 15 Hull #126 last year. I'm also new to this email list and the trailersailor.com forum as well. I live in southern California and sail out of Newport Beach and Long Beach mostly. I have many years of sailing experience, but mostly on dinghies and the Lido 14. The Monty 15 is my first "keel" boat so I'm getting used to the feeling of having some ballast under my feet. First of all, thank you to all the long-term members who contribute such a wealth of information. It is great to have this email list along with the trailersailor forum as well. Anyway, I have a question for David Grah - I really like your videos on YouTube. I just saw the one you posted a couple weeks ago sailing at Maligne Lake in Canada - at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCAuhg9vBHw My question is that at the 2:45 mark in the video you say "It was warm before the little knockdown..." then all of a sudden your son is wrapped in a towel. Is there a story there? What happened? You don't elaborate on the video so I thought I would ask and see if I can learn something. I've been used to getting knocked down on my Sunfish and also on my Lido 14 on occasion, but with the Monty 15 I was hoping to avoid this scenario. Thanks for you insight. I'd love to ask you some more questions as well about your trips to the channel islands. I've been a little hesitant to go that far off shore until I feel comfortable with the Monty 15, but really inspired by your trips to Anacapa and Santa Cruz Island as well as to Mexico. You really use that trailer and boat to the fullest. I learn a lot just watching your YouTube videos and seeing you enjoy your boat with your family. Anyway, this is getting long, but want to say hello to everyone and thanks again. Blair Monty 15 #126

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Introduction and question for David Grah
by Blair Ashworth 24 Jan '16

24 Jan '16

Hello Monty owners! I purchased a 1981 Monty 15 Hull #126 last year. I'm also new to this email list and the trailersailor.com forum as well. I live in southern California and sail out of Newport Beach and Long Beach mostly. I have many years of sailing experience, but mostly on dinghies and the Lido 14. The Monty 15 is my first "keel" boat so I'm getting used to the feeling of having some ballast under my feet. First of all, thank you to all the long-term members who contribute such a wealth of information. It is great to have this email list along with the trailersailor forum as well. Anyway, I have a question for David Grah - I really like your videos on YouTube. I just saw the one you posted a couple weeks ago sailing at Maligne Lake in Canada - at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCAuhg9vBHw My question is that at the 2:45 mark in the video you say "It was warm before the little knockdown..." then all of a sudden your son is wrapped in a towel. Is there a story there? What happened? You don't elaborate on the video so I thought I would ask and see if I can learn something. I've been used to getting knocked down on my Sunfish and also on my Lido 14 on occasion, but with the Monty 15 I was hoping to avoid this scenario. Thanks for you insight. I'd love to ask you some more questions as well about your trips to the channel islands. I've been a little hesitant to go that far off shore until I feel comfortable with the Monty 15, but really inspired by your trips to Anacapa and Santa Cruz Island as well as to Mexico. You really use that trailer and boat to the fullest. I learn a lot just watching your YouTube videos and seeing you enjoy your boat with your family. Anyway, this is getting long, but want to say hello to everyone and thanks again. Blair Monty 15 #126

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Re: M_Boats: Strawanza rudder
by GILASAILR＠aol.com 24 Jan '16

24 Jan '16

According to the photo of the Tres Rudders provided by Bob E. - there is a substantial difference in size, weight, plan and foil shape between the blades and mechanisms. Certainly not a 'one-design' concern nor standardization to the rudders over the years. FWIW - Personal rudder history of Hull # 316 - Royce wood lifting blade - (2 of them) - Catalina 250 fixed blade (head modified to accommodate M-17 tiller casting and M-17 lifting rod) - current rudder blade is fiberglass and epoxy (he put some black stuff in there) over foam core, delrin bushings, no metal hardware on lifting blade. Deflection Test Photo attached. Latest one requires bungee as downhaul - yep - it floats up on the rod with tiller attached! Weighs <12 # w/o paint. Never going back to wood ones after the last two composite ones. GO In a message dated 1/22/2016 10:47:05 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, montgomeryboats(a)hotmail.com writes: Jazz The rudder has a hole (see photo) that a fixed line from an eyestrap on the top of the transome, runs down, thru the hole and back up to a Cam Cleat. Pull the line and the rudder slides up About 12 inches or so. Cleat it off. Here's a photo of the normal wood rudder and 2 generations of the Ida Sailor rudder that Gary Hyde provided. (Thanks Gary) New wood rudders are available at Royce Boat Shop in Newport Beach. His number is (949) 280-8849. Yes, JO boat works in Texas does excellent work as well. Bob (949) 489-8227

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Re: M_Boats: Strawanza rudder
by bownez＠juno.com 24 Jan '16

24 Jan '16

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