If it's one of my boats, it's almost certainly 1/2". I don't remember the length but stick something thru the hole and you can measure it accurately. Use bronze if you can find it, otherwise stainless is OK if you change it every 80 years or so. ________________________________ From: Deane Atherton <deanathe@hotmail.com> Sent: Sunday, May 8, 2022 5:22 AM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Subject: M_Boats: Centreboard pin dimensions Hey folks, Does anybody know the dimensions of the stainless pin that holds the centreboard. Unfortunately, I misplaced mine while doing a foil repair. Cheers, Deane Atherton Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: montgomery_boats-request@mailman.xmission.com <montgomery_boats-request@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Saturday, May 7, 2022 7:03:05 PM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Subject: montgomery_boats Digest, Vol 231, Issue 3 Send montgomery_boats mailing list submissions to montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to montgomery_boats-request@mailman.xmission.com You can reach the person managing the list at montgomery_boats-owner@mailman.xmission.com When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of montgomery_boats digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: M15 standing rigging (Jim Sadler) 2. Registration (Jon Barber) 3. Re: Registration (Dave Scobie) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 6 May 2022 22:32:53 +0000 From: Jim Sadler <jimsadler@jascopacific.com> Subject: M_Boats: Re: M15 standing rigging To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Message-ID: <BY5PR13MB38594415C5C12628D91DEEB2D5C59@BY5PR13MB3859.nam prd13.prod.outlook.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" Thanks skippers Good advice j Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: Jim Sadler <jimsadler@jascopacific.com> Sent: Friday, May 6, 2022 3:31:20 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Subject: Re: M_Boats: Re: M15 standing rigging Thanks Skipper …..good advice! Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: Dave Scobie <scoobscobie@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, May 6, 2022 1:15:46 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Subject: M_Boats: Re: M15 standing rigging Jim: Jerry and his crew built near 450 M15s that have the Nicopress eyes and the thru bolt at the hounds. I can't remember when I've read/heard one of these failing (I've read/seen the M15 shroud chainplates at the hull joint failing - one of the bolts because of crevice corrosion). The lower machine swag fitting I've also done - using the same tool, meaning the tool Jerry actually used, to attach the fitting to the wire. I've built many M15 standing rigs myself. The work is easy and nothing complicated for an competent shop. The West Marine Rigging locations have trained staff. Same goes for smaller rigging shops. The M15 rig is simple and strong. Folks have bent their masts after hitting trees and the shrouds survive with no obvious damage (though I would recommend replacing as they have obviously been stressed). :: Dave Scobie :: M6'8" #650 :: Baba 30 #233 DEJA VU :: SV SWALLOW - sv-swallow.com :: former owner M17 #375 SWEET PEA - m17-375.com :: former owner M15 #288 SCRED - m15namedscred.wordpress.com <<-- new site! On Fri, May 6, 2022, 12:18 PM Jim Sadler <jimsadler@jascopacific.com> wrote:
That’s the problem
How do you know if it was done right until you have lost your mast.
On my M15 the top of the shroud has a mickeymouse crimped fitting with a thimble and a thru bolt in the mast. It has served me well for the 40 yr I have owned the Pelican. It seem like a similar rigging would work just as well at the bottom of the shroud only with "hardware store" cable clamps.
As I am rounding the west end of Catalina I would at least not be wondering about the workman ship and experience of the technician at West Marine.
Does anyone ever load test these? They do this with crane rigging as a requirement.
Thanx Dave for your incite on this and everything else you have helped me with
I am on a mission to rig the Pelican to sail in the "real ocean" and be able to respond to those who ask "Does this cute little boat really go into the ocean?"
Capt Jim SV. Pelican
-----Original Message----- From: Dave Scobie <scoobscobie@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, May 6, 2022 11:04 AM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats < montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Subject: M_Boats: Re: M15 standing rigging
Jim:
can't you get a local rigger to do it right? Or send them to a rigger by mail? West Marine Rigging, or any rigging shop, can make you a new set.
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On Fri, May 6, 2022 at 10:32 AM Jim Sadler <jimsadler@jascopacific.com> wrote:
Yes (3) per connection with SS thimbles
-----Original Message----- From: John Schinnerer via montgomery_boats < montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Friday, May 6, 2022 10:00 AM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Cc: John Schinnerer <john@eco-living.net> Subject: M_Boats: Re: M15 standing rigging
You mean hardware store wire rope clamps like this?
https://www.acehardware.com/departments/hardware/chain-and-rope/rope-a nd-chain-accessories/5007037
Or something else?
cheers, John
On 5/6/22 08:10, Jim Sadler wrote:
Any of u skippers us cable clamps for standing rigging? Bad idea?
Thanks Capt Jim SV Pelican M 15
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------------------------------ Date: Sat, 7 May 2022 15:45:55 -0700 From: Jon Barber <brbrbarber@gmail.com> Subject: M_Boats: Registration To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Message-ID: <CAFwAWQuL1PoemYSidEUYR+0oeBZuH-baR9HL=60ADmRKoCLLRQ@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Looking at my registration and title I see I am owner of a Mongomery sailboat. Will you other sailors check your documents and tell me how your boats are titled? I have a CA title. Jon Barber Monty17 Ol'44 ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 7 May 2022 16:02:32 -0700 From: Dave Scobie <scoobscobie@gmail.com> Subject: M_Boats: Re: Registration To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Message-ID: <CAGjBOA6WL9nyJ7mKag=-mA087+4AsFZ0W7a8jiGfPHhOfO8pOA@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Looks like someone at the registration office slipped up why typing. I've read that some folks have their titles/registrations messed up stating their Montgomery is a 'Montgomery Ward'. :: Dave Scobie :: M6'8" #650 :: Baba 30 #233 DEJA VU :: SV SWALLOW - sv-swallow.com :: former owner M17 #375 SWEET PEA - m17-375.com :: former owner M15 #288 SCRED - m15namedscred.wordpress.com <<-- new site! On Sat, May 7, 2022, 3:46 PM Jon Barber <brbrbarber@gmail.com> wrote:
Looking at my registration and title I see I am owner of a Mongomery sailboat. Will you other sailors check your documents and tell me how your boats are titled? I have a CA title.
Jon Barber Monty17 Ol'44
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