Hello all! My name is Cathy from Atlanta and from these posts and the MSOG site, I'm one of the few east coast owners. I've been reading this forum and the one on the Montgomery site as well as Don Casey's books and Fix it and Sail to learn about my "new" boat. I'm the new owner of the 1977 M17 originally bought by Lionel Babb, and, unfortunately, I can't list my original hull identification number because she has a newly issued number. Perhaps someone knows Lionel or Jerry has records (I hope)... Anyway, Jo Marie (old name-not renamed yet) is in fairly good shape and I took her out twice (in January) before starting to work on rebedding the bow pulpit. This proved to be a little more labor intensive as the core around two of the stanchions was simply gone. Rotten and eaten by ants is my guess as the boat is from Baton Rouge. So while I started to work on that, intending to pace my renovations so I could continue to sail her, one thing led to another and I subsequently removed everything that bolts through, including the locker lids, forward hatch, and port lights. The three coats of interior paint were peeling so I decided this would be a great time to remove and repaint since all the bolts were removed. Not my most fun spring break, but I removed most of the paint and learned a lot about what not to do to the interior. Which brings up my questions. Where the cabin/deck top meet the interior insert there is an off-white colored substance. This originally extended about one half inch over the top of the dimpled interior side wall but had become brittle with age (and maybe paint) and I ended up chipping it off as I removed the paint. I have searched forums and Don Casey's book and can not find out what it is and if I should renew it with a similar product. It seemed plastic-like, but perhaps it was a bead of 4200...Does anyone have any idea what it might be? And with what I can replace it? Another problem is that once I removed the three layers of paint from the v-berth I discovered the gelcoat there is all cracked and blistered. I'm trying to decide what to do about that to restore it. Anybody ever had that? I'm considering covering it with a layer of plastic laminate (Formica) as the cracking is so extensive. If any of you have any ideas about restoring that I welcome your input. That's all for now and I won't be a "lurker" anymore! I look forward to a trip to Lake Havasu in a couple of years. Cathy M17 Jo Marie (for now)
Welcome to the mailing list, Cathy. I can't help you with any details on an M-17, but I'm sure there are many others who'll be responding shortly. Anyway, I'm another east coast owner, and I've a daughter living in Atlanta (out near Coan Park). I assume you'll largely be sailing on Lanier? Good luck with the restoration, and keep the list informed of how it's going. --------- John Tyner M-15 #412 "Chimpanzee" On 5/5/2013 9:00 AM, Csmithsquared@aol.com wrote:
Hello all! My name is Cathy from Atlanta and from these posts and the MSOG site, I'm one of the few east coast owners. I've been reading this forum and the one on the Montgomery site as well as Don Casey's books and Fix it and Sail to learn about my "new" boat. I'm the new owner of the 1977 M17 originally bought by Lionel Babb, and, unfortunately, I can't list my original hull identification number because she has a newly issued number. Perhaps someone knows Lionel or Jerry has records (I hope)...
Anyway, Jo Marie (old name-not renamed yet) is in fairly good shape and I took her out twice (in January) before starting to work on rebedding the bow pulpit. This proved to be a little more labor intensive as the core around two of the stanchions was simply gone. Rotten and eaten by ants is my guess as the boat is from Baton Rouge. So while I started to work on that, intending to pace my renovations so I could continue to sail her, one thing led to another and I subsequently removed everything that bolts through, including the locker lids, forward hatch, and port lights. The three coats of interior paint were peeling so I decided this would be a great time to remove and repaint since all the bolts were removed. Not my most fun spring break, but I removed most of the paint and learned a lot about what not to do to the interior.
Which brings up my questions. Where the cabin/deck top meet the interior insert there is an off-white colored substance. This originally extended about one half inch over the top of the dimpled interior side wall but had become brittle with age (and maybe paint) and I ended up chipping it off as I removed the paint. I have searched forums and Don Casey's book and can not find out what it is and if I should renew it with a similar product. It seemed plastic-like, but perhaps it was a bead of 4200...Does anyone have any idea what it might be? And with what I can replace it?
Another problem is that once I removed the three layers of paint from the v-berth I discovered the gelcoat there is all cracked and blistered. I'm trying to decide what to do about that to restore it. Anybody ever had that? I'm considering covering it with a layer of plastic laminate (Formica) as the cracking is so extensive. If any of you have any ideas about restoring that I welcome your input.
That's all for now and I won't be a "lurker" anymore! I look forward to a trip to Lake Havasu in a couple of years. Cathy M17 Jo Marie (for now)
On 05-May-13 9:00 AM, Csmithsquared@aol.com wrote Hi Cathy from Atlanta, and a warm welcome to the M Group. You will meet a lot of new and knowledgeable fellow sailors who will gladly lend you a helping hand. As a former M15 owner (had to quit - old age) my first recommendation would be for you to get a copy of WEST Epoxy's "How To" Manual - which is free for the asking. You will find that this is a big help to answer your questions; like rebedding and fixing the deck core at the stanchions; fixing gelcoat cracks; and anything to do with repairs; modifications; and up-keep of fiberglass structures. You'll find WEST Epoxy ads in boating magazines or on the Internet. It's a "Must-Have" book, and it will be your guide for everything you have mentioned in your email. When Jerry Montgomery reads your email he might answer with some pertinent advice and information about what he used when building the M17. A word of advice: If you start sanding or sawing or otherwise working with fiberglass, wear a respirator, eye protection, and a long sleeved shirt and gloves. Fiberglass bits can be like tiny needles that stick in your skin, and irritate.... You don't want them in your eyes, up your nose, or on your bare skin. (been there - done that) You sound very enterprising and not afraid to tackle such a job. Good for you; just yell when you need assistance in the form of words of advice from those of us who can help with their personal experience. Ciao, Connie Benneck ex M15 #400 LEPPO ex Tripp-Lentsch 29 (26 years) ex Northeast 38
Hello all! My name is Cathy from Atlanta and from these posts and the MSOG site, I'm one of the few east coast owners. I've been reading this forum and the one on the Montgomery site as well as Don Casey's books and Fix it and Sail to learn about my "new" boat. I'm the new owner of the 1977 M17 originally bought by Lionel Babb, and, unfortunately, I can't list my original hull identification number because she has a newly issued number. Perhaps someone knows Lionel or Jerry has records (I hope)...
Anyway, Jo Marie (old name-not renamed yet) is in fairly good shape and I took her out twice (in January) before starting to work on rebedding the bow pulpit. This proved to be a little more labor intensive as the core around two of the stanchions was simply gone. Rotten and eaten by ants is my guess as the boat is from Baton Rouge. So while I started to work on that, intending to pace my renovations so I could continue to sail her, one thing led to another and I subsequently removed everything that bolts through, including the locker lids, forward hatch, and port lights. The three coats of interior paint were peeling so I decided this would be a great time to remove and repaint since all the bolts were removed. Not my most fun spring break, but I removed most of the paint and learned a lot about what not to do to the interior.
Which brings up my questions. Where the cabin/deck top meet the interior insert there is an off-white colored substance. This originally extended about one half inch over the top of the dimpled interior side wall but had become brittle with age (and maybe paint) and I ended up chipping it off as I removed the paint. I have searched forums and Don Casey's book and can not find out what it is and if I should renew it with a similar product. It seemed plastic-like, but perhaps it was a bead of 4200...Does anyone have any idea what it might be? And with what I can replace it?
Another problem is that once I removed the three layers of paint from the v-berth I discovered the gelcoat there is all cracked and blistered. I'm trying to decide what to do about that to restore it. Anybody ever had that? I'm considering covering it with a layer of plastic laminate (Formica) as the cracking is so extensive. If any of you have any ideas about restoring that I welcome your input.
That's all for now and I won't be a "lurker" anymore! I look forward to a trip to Lake Havasu in a couple of years. Cathy M17 Jo Marie (for now)
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