I would like to see your trailer extension also. I cobbled one together using square u-bolts but would like to get it better integrated and properly welded. With the added metal for the extension and sleeve, and the motor mount at the front of the trailer, I believe the tongue weight is well over 300lb. I am worried about towing my M17 from Minneapolis to Puget Sound this summer with my 2019 Honda Odyssey. It is rated for 3000lb max tow weight with 300lb tongue weight. This is lower than previous years Odysseys. I may have to do some weight redistribution and possibly scrap the add on tongue extension. Henry M17 #310 “Monita” On Tue, Jan 14, 2020 at 8:32 AM Edward Epifani <edepifani@hotmail.com> wrote:
Thanks Alex, I’ll take some pictures as soon as it gets above freezing. Does anyone know the tongue weight on a loaded m17 trailer? It requires a stout jack. I replaced the hard wheel with two pneumatic ones. My loaded M15 trailer has 160 lbs of tongue weight, so I used two rated at 300lbs with a longer axle. Ed
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On Jan 14, 2020, at 4:15 AM, Thomas Buzzi <thomaspbuzzi@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Rob, I have a Monty 17, 1977 #258. They are fine boats. Check to see if your centerboard retracts and extends. I have done a load of upgrades on mine. It is worth the effort. If you go to the MSOG sailboat owners photo site and look up the boat name AS-IS you will see a couple dozen pictures of my craft. If you have any questions about how I did and why let me know her on the site. Fair winds, Tom Buzzi
On Mon, Jan 13, 2020 at 7:42 PM Rob Bultman <rob.bultman@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi,
My name is Rob and I live in Louisville, KY. I learned to sail on the Ohio river about 10 years ago but haven't sailed a ton. I just recently purchase a 1977 M17, hull number 231. The boat can be sailed now, but needs a little work and updating. The previous owner put some effort into fixing leaks, repairing the electrical, and adding LED lights. I'm looking forward to sailing on the Ohio as well as taking the boat to other lakes in the area. I have family that lives on the Potomac and I'm looking forward to sailing there too.
Regards, Rob
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