I have a 1983 17 (wood toe rail model) without the optional genoa tracks. What would be the best way to add them? Would I have to bolt the tracks through the toe rail and hull/deck joint? Are there any other options? Thanks, Gordon On 3/1/08 10:15 PM, "jerry" <jerry@jerrymontgomery.org> wrote:
I think most of the 17's I made since '81 had 24" track on the side deck, just under the window. We used 7/8" Shafer T-track, if I remember correctly (but don't count on that).
Genoe gear, which included a 6' track on the toe rail, was an option.
Jerry jerrymontgomery.org
----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary M Hyde" <gmhyde1@mac.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Cc: "Larry Yake" <leyake@juno.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 4:12 PM Subject: Re: M_Boats: jib sheet location--M17
Tom: Interesting question. I had my M15 sheet blocks on the combing as you know, and it worked pretty well. Although my M17 with the toe rail blocks seems to point pretty well--Ask Larry Yake. --Gary Hyde 2005 M17 sailboat #637 'Hydeaway 2' We can't change the wind, but we can trim our sails.
On Jan 29, 2008, at 4:18 PM, Tom Smith wrote:
Has anyone located working jib sheet blocks up on the combing just in front of the winches on an M17? I think you could trim in a bit more and maybe point a bit higher from that location rather from the toe rail.
I know you could achieve the same thing with a barber hauler, but that's not the question I'm asking.
Thanks. tom
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