The original water tank and hoses were discarded. The original tank looks like it was installed under the cockpit sole. Someone said it may have been a 3 gallon tank. Based on how the boat balances, I think I will put the tank under the vee berth to move the weight forward. I have installed the filler, pump, and vent hoses. I have a 5 gallon tank from a former Windrose 22 that I will temporarily mount under the vee berth next weekend. I may add a larger tank later if I find that I need the capacity. Steve -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces+slsail=cox.net@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces+slsail=cox.net@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Howard Audsley Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 9:18 AM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: Yellow plaid upholstry It looks like you also have new hoses to your water tank. Did you put a new one in or revive the old one? If new...what did you use? On 1/8/06 9:38 AM, "Steve Shenkel" <slsail@cox.net> wrote:
Does anyone know where you can get some more of the original yellow plaid upholstery?
JUST Kidding!
I got tired of looking at the worn, but "delightfully modern" yellow plaid upholstery and bought an $8.88 Walmart blanket and wrapped the cushions in them. Filed under "a stitch instead of nine saves time"; it is not a permanent fix, but it is much easier on my eyes.
http://members.cox.net/slsail/PoorMansUpholstry.jpg
I also added what I call PMP (poor man's pinrail) to replace the teak edging that are on the shelves. Not that I am constantly healing, but I like to have something more substantial to keep things from falling off the shelf when you tip. The PMP is made from scrap hardwood and dowel rods stained "teak color" and varnished.
http://members.cox.net/slsail/StoveInstall.jpg
My keel situation may go much the route of Sean's restoration. My plan was to free the keel up so that it was functional and then do the keel job later in the year when it is too hot to sail. That may come sooner that I thought.
I floated the boat back on the trailer with the mast down and carefully trailered the boat up the dry storage spot. Through alternated means of torture I was only able to get the keel down about halfway and there it froze up hard; almost impossible to winch backup. It seamed to favor the starboard side. Although the exposed portion does not look that rusty, but I have scrapped a lot of rust from within the trunk when the keel is up.
Boat positioned on trailer:
http://members.cox.net/slsail/BoatPositionforKeelDrop.jpg
Keel exposed:
http://members.cox.net/slsail/Keel.jpg
Recently two M17's have sold at the local dealer (both '77 models). A yellow one with Dilly trailer and 4.5 motor went for $3900 and a white and gray one with the Trailrite trailer and no motor went for $3200. For those keeping track-FYI.
Steve Shenkel <>< _/)
M17 #263
Glendale, AZ
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