I sailed as a kid on Barnegat Bay. Also clammed, crabbed and fished the bay to make a living as a kid. Worked on the docks at Carl’s Boat Service for several summers. An old salty stuck in the sagebrush. Bummed. I sail now in the San Juan Islands. Got a Montgomery 15 been doing 100 mile sails in the islands the last few years. Love the boat but wondering about upgrading to a M17. Mine is 377 1985, excellent condition. Since I sail once a week year around, don’t know if going to an M17 would be worth it. M15 easy 30 minute set up. Only 7 days out of year would need the extra room of a 17. Perplexed. Pete WinterSky (Zimowsky) San Juan Islander lost inland - an old salty stuck in the sagebrush outdoors writer and photographer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pzimowsky Twitter: @zimosoutdoors The Northwest Outdoors Journey: https://outdoorsnorthwest.home.blog/2019/03/13/the-journey-begins/ "We Can Not Control the Wind But We Can Adjust Our Sails"
On Aug 3, 2021, at 5:17 PM, Charles Adams via montgomery_boats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> wrote:
I just replaced winches on my M17 with self tailing. $1000 for both. Have arthritis in my right shoulder and only sail single-hand so decided a little help would make things more enjoyable. Need I say, I like you, felt the original were not to my liking. Of course boat was build to sail with a crew. Also did an autopilot for more help. Best crew I could find. No arguing except a lecture to myself if doesn’t go as I want. I always hate to use age as an excuse for anything but at 81 I will take the help.
Really haven’t sailed with them enough to give a report on how it all works together. Presently working on another boat project. Drascombe Lugger I’ve had 40 years.
Charlie.
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On Aug 3, 2021, at 5:16 PM, swwheatley@comcast.net wrote:
For a 150, the block needs to be well aft of the winch.
I'm assuming your 150 has tell-tales and you know how to use them to adjust twist.
-----Original Message----- From: Robert Goodyear <rbgoodyear@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 3, 2021 3:30 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Subject: M_Boats: Winches on my M17
I have a M17 Hull #502 built in 1993. I sailed her for a number of years and could never figure out why the winches are canted out. My wife and I barrel race on Barnegat Bay in NJ and have a difficult time trimming the 150 jib as the line is always crossed over. Any comments on crew positioning are welcome. Thanks
-- Best Regards,
Bob Goodyear rbgoodyear@gmail.com 732.684.1738 c