Bill, I sail mostly in Lake Sonoma but occasionally in Lake Berryessa, Lake Mendocino, Lake Hennesey and Clear Lake. These are all within 1-1/2 hours of my home in Windsor. Also within that 1-1/2 hr.s are San Francisco Bay and Tomales Bay. I haven't had the M15 to most of these but have sailed my old M17 and a couple of Catalinas at all these locations. We are in a great area for sailors, all I need is more time. Lakes, most notably, Lake Tahoe prohibit 2 stroke engines due to pollution concerns. So far none of my local lakes have the prohibition but I suspect that some day they will follow Lake Tahoe. There are hull inspections at some Lakes looking for plant and marine animal contaminations. I know Clear Lake and Tahoe both have required inspections. I think there are other Lakes in California and maybe Oregon and Washington that prohibit 2 strokes. Dave if you are out there maybe you can chime in for Washington. You can get some great sailing in July in California although it may be pretty hot. Other spots on your route might be Lake Shasta and other lakes in that area and there's always the Sacramento River Delta although July is a really hot month for delta sailors. I know there are lots of California sailors who might want to add to this list. Jerry built the boats in Sacramento and there are lots of them still active in that area. I'd be glad to help you find lakes to sail when you are in the area just give me a jingle, I normally monitor this site but usually don't have much to add to the advice given by more seasoned sailors. Ken M15 # 128 -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Bill Kaiser Sent: Monday, June 13, 2011 8:37 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: Boat Motor for a Monty15 Ken where do you sail? We are going to be in CA towards the end of July. What lakes prohibit 2 strokes in CA. Thanks, Bill On Sun, Jun 12, 2011 at 10:21 AM, Daniel Rich <danielgrich@gmail.com> wrote:
I have an older Honda, and it works great. It is fairly quiet in my estimation. The newer Honda does have a centrifugal clutch, so it will idle without moving the boat. Nice feature. Wish I had it!
Daniel On Jun 12, 2011, at 10:16 AM, Ken Wheeler wrote:
Bill, I wasn't at Havsau. My sailing has been limited lately due to family needs. My M15 is #128. My motor runs Ok. What I don't like about it is mainly it's a 2 stroke which is prohibited on some lakes here in California. It's also about 10 lbs. heavier that the Honda. I don't use a remote tank as I only use it from the dock to the main body of the lakes where I sail. It's more power than I need. I even pulled a grandson standing on his boogie board with it. He thought has waterskiing. The neutral gear is nice which I will miss when I change to a Honda someday. I was surprised to hear that the Honda is noisy. The other Hondas I have owned (a 5hp and a 10hp) were, I thought, pretty quite and smooth. I suspect the single cylinder Honda would be a little rough at idle. All in all the 4 stroke and the weight favor the Honda for me. Ken
-----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Bill Kaiser Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2011 9:55 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: Boat Motor for a Monty15
Ken you are on to something here. Your motor works but what don't you like about it? You were at Havsau weren't you?
Let me know, Bil
On Sat, Jun 11, 2011 at 4:36 PM, Ken Wheeler <wesi@comcast.net> wrote:
Bill, I'd trade you my 2 stroke 4hp Evinrude Yachtwin for that noisy Honda. It can take a remote tank, weighs 37 lb.s . Ken
-----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Bill Kaiser Sent: Friday, June 10, 2011 10:22 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: Boat Motor for a Monty15
Thats what I have long shaft on adjustable mount M15 pros it is light reliable cons it is noisy particularly at higher RPM long distance motoring is ear plug territory and refill tank every hour and half of running approx. Bill M15 Phoenix AZ
On Fri, Jun 10, 2011 at 3:21 PM, W David Scobie <wdscobie@yahoo.com> wrote:
honda 4-cycle 2HP long (20") shaft is a perfect motor for the M15.
if you have a moveable motor mount you _may_ be able to use the 15" shaft model.
:: Dave Scobie :: M17 #375 - SWEET PEA - www.m17-375.webs.com :: former M15 owner - www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred :: Sage Marine - www.sagemarine.com
--- On Fri, 6/10/11, WILLIAM FRANKLIN BROCK <wilbrc6@yadtel.net> wrote:
I was wondering what you all think for a Monty15 what size motor shaft I should get a long or short? I will most probably be sailing in lakes most of the time if not all the time.
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