John, I did exactly that on my 1977 vintage M-17, and it works fine. The traveller sits under the hatch at the forward end of the cockpit where the original was installed, but it would work the same farther back. I can send you a photo, but my boat is in winter storage for at least another month. Rich Makela M-17 #233 -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of John Davies Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2011 10:05 AM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: Replacing Main sheet system Speaking of mainsheets, has anyone replaced the stock mainsheet traveler (circa 2005) with a running car controlled by lines to each side of the cockpit? I'd like the traveler to stay on the cockpit floor, not mount it at seat level. I'd appreciate hardware and setup recommendations if anyone has tackled this. Thanks, Rick M17 #633 Lynne L -- Sent from my Palm Pre On Mar 8, 2011 10:54 AM, Chris Smith <chris.r.smith@gmail.com> wrote: Hi Daniel, When you get your new swivel stand in your M15, what will you do with the old one? If it's in good working condition, I'd be interesting in buying it from you. My M15 has been a salvage project and the swivel/cam cleat on my boat is pretty sad. Thanks! Chris Smith M15 #152 Persephone On Tue, Mar 8, 2011 at 12:10 AM, Daniel Rich <danielgrich@gmail.com> wrote: > Montypals: > > Getting M15 #208 just how I want her. I am going to replace the old main > sheet system that is currently on the wood board in front of the cabin with > a new Harken swivel stand and cam cleat, and Harken small ratchet block. I > had such a system on my old FJ, and just loved it. So, even though the > current one works, what can I say, I am replacing it! > > Now, it is screwed into the wood on that plank in front of the cabin where > the centerboard clam cleat is. You know the spot. So, I plan to remove it. > What is the best way to mount this? Should I fill the old holes with epoxy > or Marine tex, drill new holes, and bed it somehow with screws and bolts? > Thoughts here? > > Daniel > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats > > When posting, remember that there is no privacy on the Internet! > -- Chris _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats When posting, remember that there is no privacy on the Internet! _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats When posting, remember that there is no privacy on the Internet!