Tom Thanks for the input and warnings. George -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Thomas Buzzi Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2013 4:29 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: Oars/Sweeps for M17? George, The model number is long gone. I just googled deck hatches and started snooping. Some of the cutrate supply houses like "Boater's surplus" usually have sales on hatches. I didn't even bother getting one that locked since there is really nothing of value beyond where I was installing it. I did choose a latching system that ended up being flush with the cockpit wall in deference to my ankles catching on any protrusions. It is water tight, of course. During the course of my inspections once the hole was cut I discovered a stout lifting bracket made of built up fiberglass resin and cloth. Possibly a relic from the days of the hull's manufacture. It is right exactly where I will be drilling holes for my third gudgeon so it will have to be removed. Although my 7x12 opening is adequate I would opt for as large a hatch as can be fit in the aft bulkhead. It is very cramped behind there anyway. You need to pay attention to the flange size, not the opening size of the hatch when ordering as the flange will determine how much room is needed to mount the hatch. I also placed the hinge side uppermost so the hatch tends to fall closed not open where it can be stepped on or allow a cockpit deluge to find its way below. This is one of the first improvements I made to the boat and it got me going in the right direction for several other projects. Good luck, Tom B. Mont 17, #258 On Tue, Dec 17, 2013 at 4:05 PM, George R. Iemmolo <griemmolo2@gmail.com>wrote:
Tom Makes sense will peruse this avenue of Installation. Do you have a model # for the Inspection port?
George Merry Helen II 96 M15 #602
-----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Thomas Buzzi Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2013 2:04 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: Oars/Sweeps for M17?
An inspection port on the aft wall of the cockpit is very handy. I cut mine in with a sabersaw. It is about 7inches x12 inches actual opening. Through it I plan to be able to through bolt my boarding ladder, install another gudgeon for the rudder and inspect the aft cockpit drain,hose and thru hull. All are handy to this area and do not involve child labor.
On Tue, Dec 17, 2013 at 10:47 AM, Larry Pegg <larrypegg@aol.com> wrote:
I have "paddled" Pilgrim about two miles back to the dock when the wind completely died and I had no motor. I have also paddled in an out of
our
slip just to see if I could. I sit on starboard side combing and just paddle like a canoe. worked for me. don't know if it would work in any wind though....?
At your service
Larry Pegg M17 # 55 Pilgrim
-----Original Message----- From: seable <seable@lava.net> To: montgomery_boats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Cc: Marie Kastensmith <kapuaent@lava.net> Sent: Mon, Dec 16, 2013 6:50 pm Subject: M_Boats: Oars/Sweeps for M17?
Howzit from Kaneohe Bay?
I'm dangerously close to splashing my restored '91 M17 and have options for AUX power; but must wonder if anyone has thought to / or successfully applied oars & locks to the cockpit combings. Or even a transom sweep??? Just checking! We just need to clear our lee shore reef, before we can sail to weather and beyond.
Best ideas will be rewarded with an invitation to come over and crew!
AloooHa! Mele Kalikimaka e Hauoli Makahiki Hou!
Philipp @ SE'ABLE 808- 247-8497
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