Re: M_Boats: M15 Cockpit Lockers
Joe, Happy New Year to you and the Admirable. We do seem to have a lot of variations in M15s! Two shallow lockers; One shallow / one deep locker front bulkheads on both sides front bulkhead only on the port side What else can be added to the list? ....and why the differences? Any comments Jerry? --------------------- I have no worries about my sail lockers opening in a seaway. They both have hasps on them, which are tight enough so that they stay closed until you really want to open it. I also gasketed the underside of the sail locker lid with adhesive backed closed cell foam strips, which make my lids water tight, when the lid is down and locked in position. Connie ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/.
I just read the accounts of Potters turning turtle and as I am new to sailing a smaller center boarder a couple of question came to mind. 1. Does anyone know of an M15 or 17 turning turtle? 2. Apparently the Potters have some form or center board down locking mechanism. I can understand why this would be important so why do the M's not have that capability? Is it really important? 3. My experience with a center boarder is on a 30 footer with a very heavy keel. I used the center board at about half on a reach and only dropped it all the way when beating. Running it was up. The Potter accounts sound like they felt that the board should be locked down at all times. Is this correct on the M's? On another note, I am considering removing the foam blocks from under the bow to expand storage space. I read the postings on this and couldn't conclude if this was a bad idea. Opinions? Thanks for your time and experience, Dave Rossi M15-197
David, The locking pin typically used in centerboard boats is is there for two primary reasons: 1 - It keeps the centerboard from falling into its housing. If the boat is on it's side, past 90 deg or turtle the centerboard is almost impossible to get out by hand. It needs to be accessible so it can be used as lever to roll the boat upright. 2. Prevent damage to the CB housing if it falls into the housing with some force. With the Montgomery's external keel and construction style (light 35lb board and internal preventer) this is not required. Thanks Doug --- David Rossi <David.Rossi@wcom.com> wrote:
2. Apparently the Potters have some form or center board down locking mechanism. I can understand why this would be important so why do the M's not have that capability? Is it really important?
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Doug Kelch