Hi David, That material you sent is exactly what I need. Many thanks. RTH. -----Original Message----- From: W David Scobie Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 6:22 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: Lifting the M-15 lifting an M15 example using a method related to Jerry's comments on how strong the chainplates and stern cleats are. in this case the 'lifter' is a forklift - http://msogphotosite.com/MSOG/b15cbrep/b15cbrep1.jpg the description of the above here - http://msogphotosite.com/M15CBRepl.html (you can click the spaces where the images are suppose to be ... still working on updating the site). here is another way - http://msogphotosite.com/m15garage.html (you can click the spaces where the images are suppose to be ... still working on updating the site). and another - http://msogphotosite.com/15breezecb.html (you can click the spaces where the images are suppose to be ... still working on updating the site). if 'smiley' sees these posts he can comment on the lifting bridle he and a boatyard created. i've seen pictures and it is a VERY nice setup. :: Dave Scobie --- On Tue, 3/26/13, Robert Hall <bert.hall@rogers.com> wrote:
Hello All, Somewhere in the literature on the net I have seen illustrated instructions on how to raise a Monty 15 off its trailer and remove the trailer while lowering the boat onto supports so work can be done on the bottom/keel. To date my search has failed to locate any information of use.Do any of my fellow M-15 owners have any advice? Thanks. RTH.