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Electric propulsion
by Jon Barber 11 May '21

11 May '21

Yet another trip to the mooring where I am smelling gasoline. I love the 2 hp Honda, but i realize in many situations I really only need a small push here and there. My thought was to buy a trolling motor, extra battery and a solar panel. There us plenty of sun where I live. The Honda leaks just enough to perfume my cabin with gas fumes. I will be making the necessary repairs; fuel lines and cap, but can anyone offer their wisdom re electric options? Torqueedo is out of the question as to the price. Thanks Jon Barber Monty17 Ol'44

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Montgomery's on Lake Powell 2020
by David Grah 10 May '21

10 May '21

In case anyone is looking for a way to waste several minutes I posted a video of our trip last year to Lake Powell in a Montgomery 15 and a Montgomery 17: https://youtu.be/hd2Mr19UF8A David GrahBishop California

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Monty 12 for sale Sea-Tac area
by John Schinnerer 09 May '21

09 May '21

https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/boa/d/seattle-montgomery-12-sailboat-row… Just stumbled over this... cheers, John -- John Schinnerer - M.A., Whole Systems Design -------------------------------------------- - Eco-Living - Whole Systems Design Services People - Place - Learning - Integration john(a)eco-living.net - 510.982.1334 http://eco-living.net http://sociocracyconsulting.com

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Re: Porta Potti for M15
by Dave Scobie 04 May '21

04 May '21

Brad: The base conforms to the size of the spot where the potti sits. Once it has been 'remolded' the potti lifts in/out fine, though it is a snug fit (which is actually a good thing IMO). If your potti is really old it may fit without modification. My '84 M15 had a potti, a old Thetford 235, that fit. (See attached picture.) :: Dave Scobie :: M6'8" #650 :: SV SWALLOW - sv-swallow.com :: former owner M17 #375 SWEET PEA - m17-375.com :: former owner M15 #288 SCRED - m15namedscred.wordpress.com <<-- new site! On Tue, Apr 27, 2021, 5:09 AM brad kurlancheek <bkurlancheek(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Dave, > I must confess to never even trying to fit my Thetford in the porta potty > space > in my 2009 M15. I only started using the Thetford two years ago in my > Swifty 13 and found > it to be more to my liking than the bucket. My Thetford came with an old > Catalina Capri I used to own many years ago, and I kept the Thetford, but > not the boat. > So now you've got my curiousity picqued. Going to have to see if that > Thetford > fits into the Monty today! Thanks for the words of caution. I gather the > boiling water > method means once you smush the Thetford into the M15's cavity, there's no > getting > it back out again, unless you put boiling water back in again during the > attempted excavation? > - Brad > > On Mon, Apr 26, 2021 at 9:40 PM Dave Scobie <scoobscobie(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Be very very careful in that the Thetford 135 currently sold, like at >> Cabela's, will not fit. The base is much larger than the 135 sold before >> the late 2000 and the hot water trick outlined below doesn't work. >> >> (Thetford actually originally marketed this new unit as the 260 in 2011 >> and stated it was a direct drop in replacement. IT IS NOT. A few years >> ago they changed the marketing for the 260 to 135.) >> >> A 135 from the 80s or 90s and early 2000s is the needed toilet. Look on >> Craigslist, eBay, etc. Then there is a trick to make the old 135s fit - >> heat up water to boiling, fill potti where #1&2 goes, and press, carefully, >> into the M15's potti space. >> >> >> :: Dave Scobie >> :: M6'8" #650 >> :: SV SWALLOW - sv-swallow.com >> :: former owner M17 #375 SWEET PEA - m17-375.com >> :: former owner M15 #288 SCRED - m15namedscred.wordpress.com <<-- new >> site! >> >> On Mon, Apr 26, 2021, 6:09 PM brad kurlancheek <bkurlancheek(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> I've used both the Thetford Porta Potti 135 >>> and the 5 gallon bucket Wag bag method, >>> and found I much prefer the Porta Potti. >>> Lots easier to use, and it hides odors just fine. >>> It's faster, tons more comfortable, and requires less prep. >>> You set it up one time and you're good for 5 days. With the >>> bucket you got to do a setup and dispose, after each use - a real pain. >>> One half bottle of odor goop will keep it odor free for 5 days for one >>> person. Don't use it for No. 1 - you'll get more days out of it that >>> way. >>> :) >>> To empty, clean and re-use all you need is a bathroom with a toilet and >>> running water. There's lots of how-to videos on youtube >>> for it, and it's really quite simple. Here's a link for the >>> Thetford 135 on sale at Cabela's, and I've attached >>> the operating manual for it as well, and it should be available >>> online, too. https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/thetford-porta-potti-135 >>> I ordered a custom vinyl square cover for it, and keep it covered while >>> not >>> in use. >>> After having used the porta potti, i'll not be going back to using the >>> bucket. >>> A good way to test it out and get used to it is to use the porta potti at >>> home for 5 days. >>> Then use the bucket at home for 5 days. I think you'll quickly notice >>> obvious differences. >>> Walmart sells the odor goop - I use 4 oz. Thetford Aqua-Chem at a time. >>> So >>> one 8 oz. >>> bottle should last one person 10 days. Good luck and good pooping. :) >>> >>

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WTB Montgomery 15
by Steve Parsons 29 Apr '21

29 Apr '21

Good morning Montgomery Owners, We survived our move to NE Oregon, and out first winter with snow (lots of snow) and I am resuming my search for a Montgomery 15. I regret selling my 1981. I would prefer a boat with lead ballast versus steel. I also might possibly go for a M17. If you have or know of a boat for sale, in good condition, please send me a note or call Five Zero Three - 7 Zero Five- 3063. Regards to all! Steve Sent from my iPad

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Porta Potti for M15
by brad kurlancheek 26 Apr '21

26 Apr '21

I've used both the Thetford Porta Potti 135 and the 5 gallon bucket Wag bag method, and found I much prefer the Porta Potti. Lots easier to use, and it hides odors just fine. It's faster, tons more comfortable, and requires less prep. You set it up one time and you're good for 5 days. With the bucket you got to do a setup and dispose, after each use - a real pain. One half bottle of odor goop will keep it odor free for 5 days for one person. Don't use it for No. 1 - you'll get more days out of it that way. :) To empty, clean and re-use all you need is a bathroom with a toilet and running water. There's lots of how-to videos on youtube for it, and it's really quite simple. Here's a link for the Thetford 135 on sale at Cabela's, and I've attached the operating manual for it as well, and it should be available online, too. https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/thetford-porta-potti-135 I ordered a custom vinyl square cover for it, and keep it covered while not in use. After having used the porta potti, i'll not be going back to using the bucket. A good way to test it out and get used to it is to use the porta potti at home for 5 days. Then use the bucket at home for 5 days. I think you'll quickly notice obvious differences. Walmart sells the odor goop - I use 4 oz. Thetford Aqua-Chem at a time. So one 8 oz. bottle should last one person 10 days. Good luck and good pooping. :) > > > End of montgomery_boats Digest, Vol 218, Issue 24 > ************************************************* >

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Porta-potti for M-15/Name for M-15 #164
by Charles Matthews 26 Apr '21

26 Apr '21

What brand/model porta-potti have owners found to fit in the v-berth space in the M-15? Has anyone ever named M-15 #164? We recently purchased a 1981 M-15 that lacks a porta-potti; looks like one was never installed. I seem to recall a post stating that the Thetford Model 135 was intended to fill that space. Can someone confirm that, please? These model is apparently oiut of production, but a few still seem to be available online through EBay. Experience with other self-contained brands/models/solutions without thru-hull/seacock, etc.? Thanks, Charles Decatur, GA M-15 #164

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Panama canal
by Jim Sadler 26 Apr '21

26 Apr '21

Have any of u skippers taken M15 thru the canal? Where is the launch ramp? What is the cost? Just asking for a friend of mine Capt Jim SV Pelican Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>

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Panama Canal
by brad kurlancheek 25 Apr '21

25 Apr '21

The cost is what would sway me. $10k? Even $3k would make me think long and long that there has to be another way. Heck, getting thru the canal would cost more than your boat's worth! - Brad

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Tillerpilot
by Charles Adams 23 Apr '21

23 Apr '21

Installing a Simrad TP10 on M17. It looks a simple project but I always like advice from experience. If anyone can give me advice it would be appreciated. Especially a picture. My reason is I only sail singlehanded and it will be a big assist for me. Had a 33’ with auto pilot and always sailed it alone. Little experience with my M17 and now use a Tiller Tamer but still a hand full with any wind. Need more assistance. Won’t use age as a excuse. Charlie Sent from my iPhone

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