Thanks Jim...Tony E. Tony Reed -----Original Message----- From: James Poulakis <picfo@comcast.net> Subj: Re: M_Boats: Question M 17 Date: Sat Nov 8, 2008 10:03 am Size: 3K To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Hi Tony, The seacocks were an option when Bob built "Spirit" earlier this year but I decided not to have them installed. Instead I bought a couple of 1-1/4" "Flip Lock Drain Plugs" (West Marine #1919323) because: 1) They can be snatched out quickly if the cockpit gets does get filled. 2) They don't take up any room in the cockpit locker. 3) They need no maintenance. Also, the seacocks on M-17s are not thru-hulls - which means (if you're paranoid like me) you'll want to have a plug around for emergencies anyway. Jim Poulakis M-17 "Spirit" On Nov 7, 2008, at 3:23 PM, E. Tony Reed wrote:

Joe...I think the Gortex booties may be the best fix. I didn't notice seacocks but I may have very well over looked them. I bought the boat without ever seeing anything but pictures and I have to say, I really do like the boat! It is certainly well made. Regards, Tony

-----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Joe Murphy Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 4:32 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: Question M 17

Tony, Did Bob install the seacocks for your cockpit drains? I have them and when they are opened I too get a little water but not 2 inches. The only time I had that much water was when I took a friend out and between the two of us we loaded the cockpit with 550 lbs. (He plays Santa in Beaufort every year so that's where the most weight comes from..) But by myself I get a little when sailiing. I can close the seacocks and stay perfectly dry, but I open them up when I leave it in the slip. I guess it's a trade off. If the cockpit floor was higher it would mean raising the center of gravity when the crew gets up and moves about. Keeping it lower means the crew gets wet feet. I'm getting Gortex booties for Christmas to wear with my topsiders. Let's hear what the experts say. Joe Seafrog ----- Original Message ----- From: "E. Tony Reed" <treed@communitycareinc.com> To: "'For and about Montgomery Sailboats'" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 3:56 PM Subject: Re: M_Boats: Question M 17

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Arnold,

I will check the loop in the drain hose. It seems the cockpit floor does not have enough slope to drain. The drain exit is about 2" above the water line with a motor on the back leaving about l" of water in the cockpit. When I take the motor off the cockpit it holds about 2" of water. It's actually collecting rain water and not shipping water which may be common on the M 17. Regards, Tony

-----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Arnold Sharpe Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 2:42 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: Question M 17

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