Roger Winiarski, www.bristolbronze.com, would cast an M17 board in bronze.  However, I doubt it would be cost-effective.  I also had a machine-shop offer to cut one from naval bronze.
 
----- Original Message -----
From: Howard Audsley
To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats
Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2003 9:00 PM
Subject: 17 center board

I had the same idea. I think my estimate came in around $1,000 for stainless. I then got the bright idea of having one cast in bronze. I had no luck finding anyone who could do a bronze casting that large.....at any price.

Bob was going to do the centerboard for the new M23 in bronze. Wonder if he ever found anyone to do it? There is a bit of difference between the early cast CB’s, and later ones.

Howard
M17 #278
Audasea

On 9/2/03 5:48 PM, "Mark Escovedo" <m_escovedo@msn.com> wrote:
Hello,
 
As soon as I receive the estimate out I'll be sure to share the information. My only
concern is whether the geometry of the centerboards are consistent
across model years.
 
Mark Escovedo
M-17 F/D
Chunky Dory
  
----- Original Message -----
From: Douglas Peterson <mailto:monk2001@msn.com>  
To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <mailto:montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com>  
Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2003 3:18 PM
Subject: 17 center board

Mark,
     I have a '76 M-17 with the same problem  I would be interested in the quote you get, as I was thinking of doing the same.  Maybe they will cut a deal for two or three?!
Doug M-17 "Aegir"

 
----- Original Message -----
From: Mark Escovedo <mailto:m_escovedo@msn.com>  
To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <mailto:montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com>  
Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2003 3:00 PM
Subject: 17 center board

Hello Mr.Lang
 
You may want to make things really easy on yourself by taking the boat to a yard
and using their hoist. They usually will have all the necessary tools at hand to make quick
work of the task. Also this method is sure to maintain that all to important household harmony
 
I am currently awaiting an estimate on the fabrication of a new stainless steel
centerboard.
I have a 1977 M17 Flushdeck. The previous owner did little to protect this vital
part of the boat. the boat was slipped in saltwater for well over five years resulting
in a heavily corroded centerboard. Prone to sticking and really slowed the boat down.
The board was pulled and sandblasted revealing what looks life the surface of Mars.
I have thought of using an adhesive epoxy to fill an fair the board. then seal with a layer of glass.
But I'll wait till the estimate arrives to see if it's worth the trouble.
 
Mark Escovedo
M-17 F/D
Chunky Dory

 
----- Original Message -----
From: dik lang <mailto:diklang32@hotmail.com>  
To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com
Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2003 12:11 PM
Subject: 17 center board

I am a do- it- yourselfer most of the time. Ive got my Monty-17 on the
trailer and now am trying to figure a way to raise ii enough to unstick and
drop the center board. I plan on doing the full sandblasting, coating, and
epoxy of the trunk and board. I have a few hair-brained ideas on how to lift
the boat enough but am interested to hear if any one else has a sure fire
way before I get in more trouble than my wife might like!

Dik Lang
Sweet Pea M-17