Larry Not sure if you mean my crane. If so I just used some scaffolding frames and put a wood beam across. I used ratchet cable pullers to lift the boat by the chain plates. Another way to do this without a crane is to jack up the boat and trailer to the height you want, support the boat in a cradle, and then drop the trailer down. I can't remember but someone on the list had some nice pics on this procedure. Glad to help you skipper anyway I can Captain James A Sadler skipper sailing vessel Pelican M-15 On Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 2:32 PM, <larrypegg@aol.com> wrote:
Nice crane can I get a little more info on that?? I need to work on Pilgrim's bottom. I have a nice high ceiling in my shop and your bridge crane looks like just the ticket.
At your service
Larry Pegg #55 M-17 208 249 0538
-----Original Message----- From: jim sadler <jimsadler@jascopacific.com> To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats < montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 2:02 pm Subject: Re: M_Boats: 'stuck' M-15 centerboard…
Steve
I have #162 and here is what I did. You need to be sure the well is not swelling. If it is it will just clamp you new lead CB
http://picasaweb.google.com/jascopacific/M15KeelRepair
You can email me at jimsadler@jascopacific.com
Capt'n James Albert Sadler Skipper M-15 Pelican
On Sat, Aug 23, 2008 at 9:31 PM, steve pearse <sspearse@whidbey.com> wrote:
Greetings! For the first time, I was unable to coax my centerboard down during a recent gentle sail. I hate the thought of having to have the boat attended to at a 'full-price' marina, so I'm hoping that some Monty sailors will have discovered ways to coax the CB down/ up without having to resort to major surgery. The boat is still relatively new to me, so I learn something new every time out. Thanks in advance for any advice you can offer.
Steve on Whidbey 1981 M-15 #163
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