As a new M-17 single-handing sailor planning some Chesapeake Bay sailing this season, I'd also be interested in experiences of M-17 sailors in unexpected squalls, etc. Does a knock-down in an M-17 present a danger of swamping? Or (assuming the lockers are secure) does it reliably self-right? Any exciting sea-stories from the old hands? Thanks Rick M-17 #633 Lynne L ************** Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duf...)
The second time out in my M17 when new I couldn't release the main sheet in a jibe and shipped several gallons of water over the lee gunwale and all around my buddy Vince! But not went into the cabin even though the hatch boards were not in place. Vince had a change of clothes along, so all ended well. --Gary Hyde 2005 M17 sailboat #637 'Hydeaway 2' We can't change the wind, but we can trim our sails. Sailing is a bit like "African Queening" thru life. On Feb 26, 2008, at 4:44 PM, JDavies104@aol.com wrote:
As a new M-17 single-handing sailor planning some Chesapeake Bay sailing this season, I'd also be interested in experiences of M-17 sailors in unexpected squalls, etc. Does a knock-down in an M-17 present a danger of swamping? Or (assuming the lockers are secure) does it reliably self-right? Any exciting sea-stories from the old hands?
Thanks
Rick M-17 #633 Lynne L
************** Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living.
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Monty Fans: i've put together a short video slideshow that shows the interior spaces of an M15. http://s57.photobucket.com/albums/g203/spankmeairlines/M15number288/?action=... individual slideshow images may be viewed through this link - http://s57.photobucket.com/albums/g203/spankmeairlines/M15number288/ NOTE - password required to view album (not the video slideshow). the password is: monty15fan the album images are not in any order (photobucket wouldn't allow me to 'organize' within an album). if you watch the slideshow you can see the approx name of each picture. in the image album you can review details about each photo. if anyone has a challenge let me know. i'll then work at getting a different format for sharing these photos. dave scobie M15 #288 - not yet named --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
Thank you Nice. I will adopt a couple of your ideas. Orlando Velez M15 #266 W David Scobie <wdscobie@yahoo.com> wrote: Monty Fans: i've put together a short video slideshow that shows the interior spaces of an M15. http://s57.photobucket.com/albums/g203/spankmeairlines/M15number288/?action=view¤t=6b150b28.pbr individual slideshow images may be viewed through this link - http://s57.photobucket.com/albums/g203/spankmeairlines/M15number288/ NOTE - password required to view album (not the video slideshow). the password is: monty15fan the album images are not in any order (photobucket wouldn't allow me to 'organize' within an album). if you watch the slideshow you can see the approx name of each picture. in the image album you can review details about each photo. if anyone has a challenge let me know. i'll then work at getting a different format for sharing these photos. dave scobie M15 #288 - not yet named --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
I would be very nervous if my M-17 ended up upside down, if the swing keel was down (which it usually is) and the boat turned over I can't imagine the swing keel crashing into the keel trunk would be a good thing and then if the boat did become upright, the keel (assuming it is still attached to something would go down pretty hard. We have never been out in our (New to us) Monty 17 in rough conditions yet, but 4 years of sailing on Lake Superior with a Ranger 23, we have been in some exciting weather, even listened to the coast guard as they rescued a group from a capsized catalina 22. --Chad On Feb 26, 2008, at 6:44 PM, JDavies104@aol.com wrote:
As a new M-17 single-handing sailor planning some Chesapeake Bay sailing this season, I'd also be interested in experiences of M-17 sailors in unexpected squalls, etc. Does a knock-down in an M-17 present a danger of swamping? Or (assuming the lockers are secure) does it reliably self-right? Any exciting sea-stories from the old hands?
Thanks
Rick M-17 #633 Lynne L
************** Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living.
(http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duf... ) _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
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