Hi Honshells
Not to detract from the excellent
sailing characteristics, and salty beauty of the M boats, I admit to
also owning another brand.
I didn't choose the Omega
particularly, rather it choose me when the previous owner, decided
after two unsucessful attempts
to sail, he didn't like sailing and
offrered it very cheap. I couldn't afford not to buy it.
Its a nice little boat east to tow,
easy to rig, and easy to sail, there are lots of daysailers that
fit this catagory, go out and find
one that speaks to you.
Wayne
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Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2003 12:04 PM
Subject: M_Boats: Omega 14
I'm looking for small, open, but very stable sailboat,
incredibly simple to rig and easy to singlehand, to sail on small
inland lakes . . . My M17 is more suitable for Lake Michigan sailing,
and I dry-sail it (store it mast-up on the trailer) to avoid the
hassles of trailering and rigging . . . Anyway, could the Omega 14' be
the small-lake boat I want?
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Sent: Friday, October 31, 2003 9:38 AM
Subject: Omega 14
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Hi Wayne,
I've tried to find other Omega 14 owners on the internet . . . not much
luck, so it's nice to find another owner who's willing to communicate.
My boat is from '82 I believe. We bought it from an old fellow who
moved into an assisted living facility. He hadn't sailed it for quite a
few years and the part to hold the centerboard in place is missing.
I've jerry-rigged something with a dowl and a rope around the mast to
keep the centerboard in place, but it is less then ideal. I was
wondering if you could give me the measurements of that part and
perhaps a picture of what it looks like. We love the little boat, we
can fit all 5 of us (2 adults, 3 children) and had a lot of fun with
it already (bought it in Sept. this year). We still have a Banshee
(~12ft, cat-rigged), which is not nearly as roomy, dry or forgiving for
family sailing.
Looking forward to your reply. Regards,
Jan
wayne@ev1.net
wrote:
Hi Jan
Glad to hear you have
a Omega, I have one also, great little boat mines a '78, also have a
Sunfish of indeterminate age, and a '76 M17.
Sometimes if i'm going to a
place where I know there is little wind (most state parks for example)
I'll take the Omega, it does well in light winds.
Regards
Wayne
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Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2003 9:26 AM
Subject: Gas filling..
We have one of those gas cans described below. It is wonderful! Never,
ever spilled gas anymore! The only downside is that it doesn't work on
cars, only on lawnmowers or other similar gas tanks.
Jan Paul Debaene
Capri Omega 14 (dreaming of a Montgomery)
the_tentmakers@hotmail.com
wrote:
Hi. We're new to the list ... own a 1974 Montgomery
17 that has been restored and has some improvements. I noted the item
about filling tanks on small motors: Briggs and Stratton makes [or
made] a one gallon can with a patented fill tube that shut off
automatically when the receiving tank was full. No muss .. no fuss ..
no bother. I think they are still available at good lawnmower shops
etc.
H. Dale
and Gloria L. Lilly
San Carlos Community
Church
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