I have been researching trailerable boats, downsizing from a cape dory 22. Am 69 years old and no longer want a boat with slip fees, and want something I caln handle by myself (wife is good to hold tiller, and launching), but otherwise just me. I would like to know if there is anyone in the Houston area that I could possibly go out with to see what a Montgomery 15 sails like. I live in league city. phone 281-910-4267. Have owned many boats over the years, and have crossed the gulf 4 times, sailed to gualemala, Veracruz, florida and the bahama's. if you have a montogomery 15 and are willing I will pay for the day.
Hi, I have a montgomery 17 and live in Rockport,Tx. now, about 160 miles south of Galveston but if I was still up there I would certainly take you for a sail even though the 17 is a 15 on steroids. Regards, Tom On Sat, Feb 22, 2014 at 3:37 PM, Thomas <toboyle01@comcast.net> wrote:
I have been researching trailerable boats, downsizing from a cape dory 22. Am 69 years old and no longer want a boat with slip fees, and want something I caln handle by myself (wife is good to hold tiller, and launching), but otherwise just me. I would like to know if there is anyone in the Houston area that I could possibly go out with to see what a Montgomery 15 sails like. I live in league city. phone 281-910-4267. Have owned many boats over the years, and have crossed the gulf 4 times, sailed to gualemala, Veracruz, florida and the bahama's. if you have a montogomery 15 and are willing I will pay for the day.
Tom Thanks, I have considered a 17, but am afraid it may be a little to launch and rig with just my wife and my self tom O ----- Original Message ----- From: "Thomas Buzzi" <thomaspbuzzi@gmail.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2014 4:14:58 PM Subject: Re: M_Boats: galveston bay texas Hi, I have a montgomery 17 and live in Rockport,Tx. now, about 160 miles south of Galveston but if I was still up there I would certainly take you for a sail even though the 17 is a 15 on steroids. Regards, Tom On Sat, Feb 22, 2014 at 3:37 PM, Thomas <toboyle01@comcast.net> wrote:
I have been researching trailerable boats, downsizing from a cape dory 22. Am 69 years old and no longer want a boat with slip fees, and want something I caln handle by myself (wife is good to hold tiller, and launching), but otherwise just me. I would like to know if there is anyone in the Houston area that I could possibly go out with to see what a Montgomery 15 sails like. I live in league city. phone 281-910-4267. Have owned many boats over the years, and have crossed the gulf 4 times, sailed to gualemala, Veracruz, florida and the bahama's. if you have a montogomery 15 and are willing I will pay for the day.
Tom O, My wife and I are older than you, and manage our 17 with mechanical aids to lift the mast, and more time set aside for rigging. Handling under sail is not a problem. That said, a 15 is plenty of boat, and those that sail them are real enthusiasts. For trips of a week or two they appear a bit crowded, but it is doable. Tom J On Feb 22, 2014, at 2:45 PM, Thomas wrote:
Tom
Thanks, I have considered a 17, but am afraid it may be a little to launch and rig with just my wife and my self
tom O
----- Original Message -----
From: "Thomas Buzzi" <thomaspbuzzi@gmail.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2014 4:14:58 PM Subject: Re: M_Boats: galveston bay texas
Hi, I have a montgomery 17 and live in Rockport,Tx. now, about 160 miles south of Galveston but if I was still up there I would certainly take you for a sail even though the 17 is a 15 on steroids. Regards, Tom
On Sat, Feb 22, 2014 at 3:37 PM, Thomas <toboyle01@comcast.net> wrote:
I have been researching trailerable boats, downsizing from a cape dory 22. Am 69 years old and no longer want a boat with slip fees, and want something I caln handle by myself (wife is good to hold tiller, and launching), but otherwise just me. I would like to know if there is anyone in the Houston area that I could possibly go out with to see what a Montgomery 15 sails like. I live in league city. phone 281-910-4267. Have owned many boats over the years, and have crossed the gulf 4 times, sailed to gualemala, Veracruz, florida and the bahama's. if you have a montogomery 15 and are willing I will pay for the day.
Tom O, I and my wife are in our late 60's. I owned a 17 for several years in my early forties. After "growing" my sailing desires to eventually a 36 footer I decided that the 17 was the biggest bang for my buck. So now I own another one and expect to use it for several years hence.
From what I have heard though the 15 is quite a craft and it it means you will use "your boat" more than a 15 is a good idea. Tom B
On Sat, Feb 22, 2014 at 6:10 PM, Tom Jenkins <tjenk@gte.net> wrote:
Tom O,
My wife and I are older than you, and manage our 17 with mechanical aids to lift the mast, and more time set aside for rigging. Handling under sail is not a problem. That said, a 15 is plenty of boat, and those that sail them are real enthusiasts. For trips of a week or two they appear a bit crowded, but it is doable.
Tom J
On Feb 22, 2014, at 2:45 PM, Thomas wrote:
Tom
Thanks, I have considered a 17, but am afraid it may be a little to
launch and rig with just my wife and my self
tom O
----- Original Message -----
From: "Thomas Buzzi" <thomaspbuzzi@gmail.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <
Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2014 4:14:58 PM Subject: Re: M_Boats: galveston bay texas
Hi, I have a montgomery 17 and live in Rockport,Tx. now, about 160 miles south of Galveston but if I was still up there I would certainly take you for a sail even though the 17 is a 15 on steroids. Regards, Tom
On Sat, Feb 22, 2014 at 3:37 PM, Thomas <toboyle01@comcast.net> wrote:
I have been researching trailerable boats, downsizing from a cape dory
montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> 22.
Am 69 years old and no longer want a boat with slip fees, and want something I caln handle by myself (wife is good to hold tiller, and launching), but otherwise just me. I would like to know if there is anyone in the Houston area that I could possibly go out with to see what a Montgomery 15 sails like. I live in league city. phone 281-910-4267. Have owned many boats over the years, and have crossed the gulf 4 times, sailed to gualemala, Veracruz, florida and the bahama's. if you have a montogomery 15 and are willing I will pay for the day.
Hey Thomas, I am in Corpus, and in the process of sanding the gel coat of the bottom of my 17 and putting some interlux barrier coat. I plan on as much as I can out of all the work I am doing. LOL I will give drop u a line when I am done and maybe we can do some sailing. gilbert 1974 M-17 On Sat, Feb 22, 2014 at 6:18 PM, Thomas Buzzi <thomaspbuzzi@gmail.com>wrote:
Tom O, I and my wife are in our late 60's. I owned a 17 for several years in my early forties. After "growing" my sailing desires to eventually a 36 footer I decided that the 17 was the biggest bang for my buck. So now I own another one and expect to use it for several years hence.
From what I have heard though the 15 is quite a craft and it it means you will use "your boat" more than a 15 is a good idea. Tom B
On Sat, Feb 22, 2014 at 6:10 PM, Tom Jenkins <tjenk@gte.net> wrote:
Tom O,
My wife and I are older than you, and manage our 17 with mechanical aids to lift the mast, and more time set aside for rigging. Handling under sail is not a problem. That said, a 15 is plenty of boat, and those that sail them are real enthusiasts. For trips of a week or two they appear a bit crowded, but it is doable.
Tom J
On Feb 22, 2014, at 2:45 PM, Thomas wrote:
Tom
Thanks, I have considered a 17, but am afraid it may be a little to
launch and rig with just my wife and my self
tom O
----- Original Message -----
From: "Thomas Buzzi" <thomaspbuzzi@gmail.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <
Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2014 4:14:58 PM Subject: Re: M_Boats: galveston bay texas
Hi, I have a montgomery 17 and live in Rockport,Tx. now, about 160 miles south of Galveston but if I was still up there I would certainly take you for a sail even though the 17 is a 15 on steroids. Regards, Tom
On Sat, Feb 22, 2014 at 3:37 PM, Thomas <toboyle01@comcast.net> wrote:
I have been researching trailerable boats, downsizing from a cape dory
montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> 22.
Am 69 years old and no longer want a boat with slip fees, and want something I caln handle by myself (wife is good to hold tiller, and launching), but otherwise just me. I would like to know if there is anyone in the Houston area that I could possibly go out with to see what a Montgomery 15 sails like. I live in league city. phone 281-910-4267. Have owned many boats over the years, and have crossed the gulf 4 times, sailed to gualemala, Veracruz, florida and the bahama's. if you have a montogomery 15 and are willing I will pay for the day.
-- Gilbert Landin cell 774-7106
Hi Gilbert, Thanks for the message. It would be great sailing with another M boat owner in the area. I have started (finally) getting my rig in order to do some playing. At the moment I am sanding a lot of crud off the trailer and priming and painting same so I can actually tow my boat somewhere. New tires are last but not least since I bought a new axle and had to replace the leaf springs (old ones broke) so now I will wait and see how it all fits together since I upgraded the running gear. Would like to go with 14 inch wheels but may have to settle for 13's since I have to watch road clearances on the fenders. Hey! I feel like I own a boat (Break Out Another Thousand) again ;-{ Ha! Are you keeping yours in the water? Clear skies, Tom On Sun, Mar 2, 2014 at 7:32 AM, Gilbert Landin <gilbert.landin@gmail.com>wrote:
Hey Thomas, I am in Corpus, and in the process of sanding the gel coat of the bottom of my 17 and putting some interlux barrier coat. I plan on as much as I can out of all the work I am doing. LOL I will give drop u a line when I am done and maybe we can do some sailing.
gilbert
1974 M-17
On Sat, Feb 22, 2014 at 6:18 PM, Thomas Buzzi <thomaspbuzzi@gmail.com
wrote:
Tom O, I and my wife are in our late 60's. I owned a 17 for several years in my early forties. After "growing" my sailing desires to eventually a 36 footer I decided that the 17 was the biggest bang for my buck. So now I own another one and expect to use it for several years hence.
From what I have heard though the 15 is quite a craft and it it means you will use "your boat" more than a 15 is a good idea. Tom B
On Sat, Feb 22, 2014 at 6:10 PM, Tom Jenkins <tjenk@gte.net> wrote:
Tom O,
My wife and I are older than you, and manage our 17 with mechanical aids to lift the mast, and more time set aside for rigging. Handling under sail is not a problem. That said, a 15 is plenty of boat, and those that sail them are real enthusiasts. For trips of a week or two they appear a bit crowded, but it is doable.
Tom J
On Feb 22, 2014, at 2:45 PM, Thomas wrote:
Tom
Thanks, I have considered a 17, but am afraid it may be a little to
launch and rig with just my wife and my self
tom O
----- Original Message -----
From: "Thomas Buzzi" <thomaspbuzzi@gmail.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <
Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2014 4:14:58 PM Subject: Re: M_Boats: galveston bay texas
Hi, I have a montgomery 17 and live in Rockport,Tx. now, about 160 miles south of Galveston but if I was still up there I would certainly take you for a sail even though the 17 is a 15 on steroids. Regards, Tom
On Sat, Feb 22, 2014 at 3:37 PM, Thomas <toboyle01@comcast.net> wrote:
I have been researching trailerable boats, downsizing from a cape
dory
montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> 22.
Am 69 years old and no longer want a boat with slip fees, and want something I caln handle by myself (wife is good to hold tiller, and launching), but otherwise just me. I would like to know if there is anyone in the Houston area that I could possibly go out with to see what a Montgomery 15 sails like. I live in league city. phone 281-910-4267 . Have owned many boats over the years, and have crossed the gulf 4 times, sailed to gualemala, Veracruz, florida and the bahama's. if you have a montogomery 15 and are willing I will pay for the day.
-- Gilbert Landin cell 774-7106
Hey Tom, I normally keep it in the water during the season and store it in gregory (25.000/month) during the winter. I had to get another trailer last year since my original pacific coast fell apart from rust. Terrible design using a box iron frame, salt water ruined it from the inside out. I bought a used trailer and modified it, its a little taller but it works. I have been sanding the gelcoat off the bottom, for the last year, finally there is light at the end of the lapstrake tunnel. I will be applying a barrier coat then some hydrocoat bottom paint. Gilbert On Sun, Mar 2, 2014 at 5:55 PM, Thomas Buzzi <thomaspbuzzi@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Gilbert, Thanks for the message. It would be great sailing with another M boat owner in the area. I have started (finally) getting my rig in order to do some playing. At the moment I am sanding a lot of crud off the trailer and priming and painting same so I can actually tow my boat somewhere. New tires are last but not least since I bought a new axle and had to replace the leaf springs (old ones broke) so now I will wait and see how it all fits together since I upgraded the running gear. Would like to go with 14 inch wheels but may have to settle for 13's since I have to watch road clearances on the fenders. Hey! I feel like I own a boat (Break Out Another Thousand) again ;-{ Ha! Are you keeping yours in the water? Clear skies, Tom
On Sun, Mar 2, 2014 at 7:32 AM, Gilbert Landin <gilbert.landin@gmail.com
wrote:
Hey Thomas, I am in Corpus, and in the process of sanding the gel coat of the bottom of my 17 and putting some interlux barrier coat. I plan on as much as I can out of all the work I am doing. LOL I will give drop u a line when I am done and maybe we can do some sailing.
gilbert
1974 M-17
On Sat, Feb 22, 2014 at 6:18 PM, Thomas Buzzi <thomaspbuzzi@gmail.com
wrote:
Tom O, I and my wife are in our late 60's. I owned a 17 for several years in my early forties. After "growing" my sailing desires to eventually a 36 footer I decided that the 17 was the biggest bang for my buck. So now I own another one and expect to use it for several years hence.
From what I have heard though the 15 is quite a craft and it it means you will use "your boat" more than a 15 is a good idea. Tom B
On Sat, Feb 22, 2014 at 6:10 PM, Tom Jenkins <tjenk@gte.net> wrote:
Tom O,
My wife and I are older than you, and manage our 17 with mechanical aids to lift the mast, and more time set aside for rigging. Handling under sail is not a problem. That said, a 15 is plenty of boat, and those that sail them are real enthusiasts. For trips of a week or two they appear a bit crowded, but it is doable.
Tom J
On Feb 22, 2014, at 2:45 PM, Thomas wrote:
Tom
Thanks, I have considered a 17, but am afraid it may be a little to
launch and rig with just my wife and my self
tom O
----- Original Message -----
From: "Thomas Buzzi" <thomaspbuzzi@gmail.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <
Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2014 4:14:58 PM Subject: Re: M_Boats: galveston bay texas
Hi, I have a montgomery 17 and live in Rockport,Tx. now, about 160 miles south of Galveston but if I was still up there I would certainly take you for a sail even though the 17 is a 15 on steroids. Regards, Tom
On Sat, Feb 22, 2014 at 3:37 PM, Thomas <toboyle01@comcast.net> wrote:
I have been researching trailerable boats, downsizing from a cape
dory
montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> 22.
Am 69 years old and no longer want a boat with slip fees, and want something I caln handle by myself (wife is good to hold tiller, and launching), but otherwise just me. I would like to know if there is anyone in the Houston area that I could possibly go out with to see what a Montgomery 15 sails like. I live in league city. phone 281-910-4267 . Have owned many boats over the years, and have crossed the gulf 4 times, sailed to gualemala, Veracruz, florida and the bahama's. if you have a montogomery 15 and are willing I will pay for the day.
-- Gilbert Landin cell 774-7106
-- Gilbert Landin cell 774-7106
Hi Gilbert, Haven't heard of having to remove gelcoat to coat the bottom with anything. I don't think my boat or trailer have seen much salt water. The fellow I bought it from had it in his yard for seven years and sailed it on fresh water lakes before then. The fellow he bought it from used it on lakes Tahoe and Havasu. The ballast and centerboard well don't show any signs of salt water intrusion. I am using "Glass 2" gelcoat restorer after I clean and patch the gelcoat. May use it on the topsides too. It binds with the gelcoat and makes it shine. I used a product like this on one of my other boats and it did well with a touchup every year. Just brush it on a clean hull. I will bottom paint only if I decide to keep it in the water for a month or so. Plans are to launch and retrieve for day outings or a weekend here and there. May haul it to some lakes around eastern Texas. Depends how much Bette and I like the boat. My email is thomaspbuzzi@gmail.com if you want to write to me there. I can send you pictures of the progress I am making with the boat. Regards, Tom On Mon, Mar 3, 2014 at 11:46 AM, Gilbert Landin <gilbert.landin@gmail.com>wrote:
Hey Tom, I normally keep it in the water during the season and store it in gregory (25.000/month) during the winter. I had to get another trailer last year since my original pacific coast fell apart from rust. Terrible design using a box iron frame, salt water ruined it from the inside out. I bought a used trailer and modified it, its a little taller but it works. I have been sanding the gelcoat off the bottom, for the last year, finally there is light at the end of the lapstrake tunnel. I will be applying a barrier coat then some hydrocoat bottom paint.
Gilbert
On Sun, Mar 2, 2014 at 5:55 PM, Thomas Buzzi <thomaspbuzzi@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Gilbert, Thanks for the message. It would be great sailing with another M boat owner in the area. I have started (finally) getting my rig in order to do some playing. At the moment I am sanding a lot of crud off the trailer and priming and painting same so I can actually tow my boat somewhere. New tires are last but not least since I bought a new axle and had to replace the leaf springs (old ones broke) so now I will wait and see how it all fits together since I upgraded the running gear. Would like to go with 14 inch wheels but may have to settle for 13's since I have to watch road clearances on the fenders. Hey! I feel like I own a boat (Break Out Another Thousand) again ;-{ Ha! Are you keeping yours in the water? Clear skies, Tom
On Sun, Mar 2, 2014 at 7:32 AM, Gilbert Landin <gilbert.landin@gmail.com
wrote:
Hey Thomas, I am in Corpus, and in the process of sanding the gel coat of the bottom of my 17 and putting some interlux barrier coat. I plan on as much as I can out of all the work I am doing. LOL I will give drop u a line when I am done and maybe we can do some sailing.
gilbert
1974 M-17
On Sat, Feb 22, 2014 at 6:18 PM, Thomas Buzzi <thomaspbuzzi@gmail.com
wrote:
Tom O, I and my wife are in our late 60's. I owned a 17 for several years in my early forties. After "growing" my sailing desires to eventually a 36 footer I decided that the 17 was the biggest bang for my buck. So now I own another one and expect to use it for several years hence.
From what I have heard though the 15 is quite a craft and it it means you will use "your boat" more than a 15 is a good idea. Tom B
On Sat, Feb 22, 2014 at 6:10 PM, Tom Jenkins <tjenk@gte.net> wrote:
Tom O,
My wife and I are older than you, and manage our 17 with mechanical aids to lift the mast, and more time set aside for rigging. Handling under sail is not a problem. That said, a 15 is plenty of boat, and those that sail them are real enthusiasts. For trips of a week or two they appear a bit crowded, but it is doable.
Tom J
On Feb 22, 2014, at 2:45 PM, Thomas wrote:
Tom
Thanks, I have considered a 17, but am afraid it may be a little
to launch and rig with just my wife and my self
tom O
----- Original Message -----
From: "Thomas Buzzi" <thomaspbuzzi@gmail.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <
Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2014 4:14:58 PM Subject: Re: M_Boats: galveston bay texas
Hi, I have a montgomery 17 and live in Rockport,Tx. now, about 160 miles south of Galveston but if I was still up there I would certainly take you for a sail even though the 17 is a 15 on steroids. Regards, Tom
On Sat, Feb 22, 2014 at 3:37 PM, Thomas <toboyle01@comcast.net> wrote:
> > I have been researching trailerable boats, downsizing from a cape dory
montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> 22.
> Am 69 years old and no longer want a boat with slip fees, and want > something I caln handle by myself (wife is good to hold tiller, and > launching), but otherwise just me. I would like to know if there is anyone > in the Houston area that I could possibly go out with to see what a > Montgomery 15 sails like. I live in league city. phone 281-910-4267 . Have > owned many boats over the years, and have crossed the gulf 4 times, sailed > to gualemala, Veracruz, florida and the bahama's. if you have a montogomery > 15 and are willing I will pay for the day. >
-- Gilbert Landin cell 774-7106
-- Gilbert Landin cell 774-7106
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