Hello All: thanks for responses. The reason for my inquiry is that I have a 31 year old Monty 15 that has a masthead rig, which was set-up by the original owner (without a compression post) and I have always like it. I have not used my boat in years but am restoring it and setting it up (the way I should have done years ago). I am not going to change the rig to the three point rig on a typical M15 so Jerry Montgomery suggested that I add a post. So now I am at the point in my boat restoration that I need to add this post and noticed that some M17s have a SS compression post that did not appear to have a very large diameter. My plan, now that I have received responses from my group question, is to get a compression post from Bob Eeg and modify it to fit in my M15. I really appreciate this group because when asked you always have good suggestions to help those of us that are in need of advice, etc. I hope to see you guys out at Havasu at the HPCC next February. PS: I have no idea if there is any kind of mechanical/sailing advantage to having a masthead rig versus the 3 point fractional rig on a M15. Just know that I like it. Thanks, Mike Hall M15 #167 "Dreki" Tustin, CA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe Murphy" <seagray@embarqmail.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2012 6:34 AM Subject: Re: M_Boats: M17 Compression Post Bob, What are you using in place of the compression post? Is your new solution something that can be retrofitted to a 2002 M17?? Joe SeaFrog #651 ----- Original Message ----- From: Bob Eeg To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2012 11:53 PM Subject: Re: M_Boats: M17 Compression Post Hi Mike I use a 7/8 stainless tube with a flange on each end. The Newest 17s have no compression post. I have some tubes if you need one. Bob Montgomery boats. (949) 489-8227
From: beowulf2@cox.net To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2012 18:15:40 -0700 Subject: M_Boats: M17 Compression Post
Hello All: Does anyone know what the pipe size is of the M17 Stainless steel compression post?
Mike Hall M15 #167 "Dreki" Tustin, CA