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by kdiehl 17 Apr '19

17 Apr '19

I just received this information regarding our archives not working. Looks like a fix is in the works but it's going to take a while -------- Original message --------From: XMission Support <support(a)xmission.com> Date: 4/16/19 3:07 PM (GMT-07:00) To: kdiehlSubject: Re:[## 62792 ##] Montgomery_boats Mailing List Archives Dear Keith,The version of mailman currently in use is quite old.We plan to upgrade it by end of year.In the meantime lurker is broken and will only be fixed when the upgrade takes place.Thank you for your understanding.Closing ticket.Warm regards, John W.XMissionVP Product - Email---- On Sat, 15 Dec 2018 11:13:51 -0800 kdiehl wrote ---- The published link to the montgomerty_boats archives, http://mailman.xmission.com/lurker/list/montgomery_boats.en.html/ redirects to https://mailman.xmission.com/lurker/list/montgomery_boats.en.html/ and leads to a blank page rather than the archives log-on page. Can you help? Thanks, -- Keith

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M15 rusting ballast
by Alex Conley 17 Apr '19

17 Apr '19

I finally opened up the fore peak on my new to me M15 and pulled out the flotation to look at the hump over the ballast, and found it to be rust stained and oozing some mix of rust, oil and water There is some rough glass roving over the hump, with some rusting ballast pellets tangled in it (see photo 1012). The centerboard is not binding, and there are no other signs of leaks/rust stains etc- the boat is otherwise in amazing shape. It does look like someone may have reworked the hull/trunk join in the past(photo 0999 attached) and pivot pin is not original . My questions for all of you: 1. Given that the board is not binding, how much should I worry about this? Is the rust causing other damage (other than the ballast getting lighter :)) 2. Are there steps that should be done to stabilize the situation? What are the options? 3. Is it critical that it be dealt with before I put her in the water (I think its been a few years since her last launch)? 4. Is the hump and the keel all one big connected space? Are there enough voids in the fill to inject an oil or other rust preventative? Are the pellets just loose, or in some kind of matrix (now I'm imagining cutting into the hump and using a magnet on a rod to remove pellets...) 5. If one were to drill a drain hole, what is the best location? 6. Any guides out there for resealing the hull/centerboard trunk join and the interior of the trunk? Other areas to look at re water entry to the ballast? I've heard people mentioning going whole hog and removing the steel and replacing it with lead. Can anyone point me to more info on what is involved in doing that for an m15? I tried searching the photo site but came up cold.. Many thanks for all your thoughts- Alex Conley

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M23 Cockpit Cushions
by Theo Petron 11 Apr '19

11 Apr '19

Do any of the few 23 owners have cockpit cushions? I'm having a set custom made but am stumped as to a sound method for securing the cushions as not to move while heeling/getting to the lazerettes. Thanks. Theo M23 Sails Increase

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Re: M_Boats: M23 Cockpit Cushions
by Robbin Roddewig 11 Apr '19

11 Apr '19

Hi TheoI had them custom made for my former M-23. But they move if you put her on her side or really heel. They were still a great thing to have even under weigh. CheersRobbin -----Original Message----- From: Theo Petron <lapstrake1979(a)gmail.com> To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Wed, Apr 10, 2019 10:02 am Subject: M_Boats: M23 Cockpit Cushions Do any of the few 23 owners have cockpit cushions? I'm having a set custom made but am stumped as to a sound method for securing the cushions as not to move while heeling/getting to the lazerettes. Thanks. Theo M23 Sails Increase

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Centerboard stop pin/bolt?
by Gerry Lempicki 10 Apr '19

10 Apr '19

I think I asked this before, but it was probably buried in a long post. What was the original centerboard stop pin? Mine is missing. Everything else looks good; maybe a 5/16 hole through the port side of the trunk/stub keel, and a shallow hole inside the starboard side. I don't see any signs of threads in there. Was it a smooth pin that slid in and was secured with a sealer? Or were there threads originally? I'm going to put fuel tubing over mine, so maybe that will help hold it in place too?Gerry

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M17 centerboard stop pin question
by claritysailingadventures＠yahoo.com 10 Apr '19

10 Apr '19

I'm in the middle of restoring a neglected M17. Where is the centerboard stop pin, and it it's function to stop the board from being lowered too far, or raised too far?

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Re: M_Boats: San Juan Islands?
by Chuck 08 Apr '19

08 Apr '19

I would certainly be interested in a San Jual sail.Chuck HillM-15Joy Toy 3 -----Original Message----- From: Peter Zimowsky via montgomery_boats <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Mon, Apr 8, 2019 2:40 pm Subject: Re: M_Boats: San Juan Islands? I’d love to do an M15 group sail in the San Juans. keep me posted. Pete Winter Sky (Zimowsky) M15 377 Chinook Breeze outdoors writer and photographer www.getoutdoorsnorthwest.com <http://www.getoutdoorsnorthwest.com/> Twitter: @zimosoutdoors "Be with Tahlequah" Tahlequah, you did this. From the day you lost your baby in the summer of 2018, then your 17-day tour of grief, you've brought the KEY crucial issues to the world to help us save your Orca family. > On Apr 8, 2019, at 11:12 AM, becky(a)beckybelding.com wrote: > > Hi Larry, > I'd be interested in participating in a "new chapter" of Montgomery San Juan's adventure. > Maybe we could stir the pot of interest? Maybe a call for interest on the Montgomery Facebook page also? > Becky > > M17 Grace > Hull #393 > Port Townsend, WA > > -----Original Message----- > From: montgomery_boats <montgomery_boats-bounces(a)mailman.xmission.com> On Behalf Of Larry Yake > Sent: Sunday, April 7, 2019 8:31 PM > To: Peter Zimowsky <rapidz(a)mac.com>; For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: Re: M_Boats: San Juan Islands? > > Becky, I retired from leading the Montgomery San Juan cruises a few years ago. So far there haven't been any more organized trips. Hopefully some day someone will start it up again. It was always a great time with a great group of people. I still sail the islands a couple of times a year with a few friends. I'll be there in late May this year. If any other Monty's are going to be there at that time we could possibly plan to cross paths at some point. > > Larry Yake > M17 CornDog > > On Sun, Apr 7, 2019 at 7:17 PM Peter Zimowsky via montgomery_boats < montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> wrote: > >> I’ll be sailing the islands the first week of August. I would like to >> meet some fellow boaters in Sidney but don’t want to make the crossing alone. >> >> Pete Winter Sky >> (Zimowsky) >> >> outdoors writer and photographer >> www.getoutdoorsnorthwest.com <http://www.getoutdoorsnorthwest.com/> >> Twitter: @zimosoutdoors >> >> >> "Be with Tahlequah" >> Tahlequah, you did this. From the day you lost your baby in the summer >> of 2018, then your 17-day tour of grief, you've brought the KEY >> crucial issues to the world to help us save your Orca family. >> >> >> >> >>> On Apr 7, 2019, at 6:12 PM, Dave Scobie <scoobscobie(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Becky. >>> >>> I'll be around the islands this spring, summer and fall. Nothing >>> formal though. >>> >>> >>> :: Dave Scobie >>> :: M17 #375 SWEET PEA - m17-375.com >>> :: M6'8" #650 >>> :: SV SWALLOW - sv-swallow.com >>> >>> On Sun, Apr 7, 2019, 4:58 PM Becky Belding <becky(a)beckybelding.com> >> wrote: >>> >>>> Does anyone know if a Montgomery San Juan islands trip is upcoming >>>> his year? >>>> >>>> Becky >>>> >>>> M17 Grace >>>> Hull #393 >>>> Port Townsend, WA >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>> >> >> > >

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Mooring an M15 long term in saltwater
by casioqv＠usermail.com 08 Apr '19

08 Apr '19

Does anyone have information on mooring an M15 long term in seawater? Is it feasible or will it cause major damage? My boat has a lead centerboard, but iron in the keel. I have added epoxy, cloth, and gelcoat to the trunk liner-hull seam to hopefully seal it better. I suppose if I were to moor it, I would pull the centerboard to put anti-fouling inside the trunk, and on the centerboard. Sincerely, Tyler '81 M15 S/V Defiant #157

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San Juan Islands?
by Becky Belding 08 Apr '19

08 Apr '19

Does anyone know if a Montgomery San Juan islands trip is upcoming his year? Becky M17 Grace Hull #393 Port Townsend, WA Sent from my iPhone

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"Little Breeze" sails on...
by John Schinnerer 08 Apr '19

08 Apr '19

For those who like to track various trivia in Monty-land...today I met the current owner/skipper of 'Little Breeze' (the Monty 15 that Michael Mann sailed to Hawai'i long ago). I'm over in Hawai'i briefly, in Hilo on Hawai'i Island, and was out for a sail this afternoon with some other Hilo sailing club members on another member's boat. As we were cruising around, I overheard a guy I'd just met named Andy tell someone else he had a Montgomery 15. I remembered that Little Breeze was on the island in years past, I saw her for sale on craigslist once even, so I asked him what her name was...you can guess the answer by now. He's very happy with her, though when he heard I had a 17 he did say he really really wants a 17. So if anyone wants to sell a 17 to someone in Hawai'i...here's your chance! aloha, 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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