I can picture that. Thanks for the advise. ________________________________ From: George R. Iemmolo <griemmolo2@gmail.com> To: 'Ronald McNeil' <ronaldwmcneil@yahoo.com>; 'For and about Montgomery Sailboats' <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Saturday, January 5, 2013 8:03 AM Subject: RE: M_Boats: Measurements for an M17 mainsail cover I would advise being generous in your measurements. I ordered one for my Pearson 23 and ended up getting a cover that fitted like racing gloves and looked like a trussed up sausage George We can not control the Wind But we can adjust our Sails -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Ronald McNeil Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2013 12:40 AM To: Ronald McNeil; For and about Montgomery Sailboats; For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: Measurements for an M17 mainsail cover I see the picture I attached didn't go through. Here is the URL where they have the required measurements, which I need to get. http://leesailcovers.com/Mainsail_Covers.php?gclid=CKOo04zB0LQCFWaoPAodLjUAd A Thanks, Ron ________________________________ From: Ronald McNeil <ronaldwmcneil@yahoo.com> To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Friday, January 4, 2013 11:34 PM Subject: M_Boats: Measurements for an M17 mainsail cover Hi, I was wondering if anyone can provide the needed measurements for ordering a mainsail cover for an M17. I want to order one so I have it in time for HPCC but I'm not taking possession of the boat until at least Jan 19th. When going to order on-line they are asking for the following measurements. Thanks, Ron McNeil

As Martha states there are those that can measure their boat's setup. What year boat are you getting Ron? Jerry's boats through the years, and Bob's all have slight differences ... and for a used boat there have been user modes over the years. :: Dave Scobie :: M17 #375 SWEET PEA - www.m17-375.webs.com --- On Sat, 1/5/13, martha <marthaekwurtzel@aol.com> wrote:

Hi, Ron.

On The Trailer Sailor Website under the Chandlrey,Tab, there is a source for Pre-Patterned Mainsail covers.  Apparently they have the measuremnts on file for a Monty 17.  Also, ooffered on the site,  is a Clearance section with a limitted selection of covers being sold  at a discount.  No Montgomery covers listed right now, but one made for an 18 footer I have noticed.  Prehaps once a Montty 17 owner responds to your needs for the specs (I have an M-15), you might find the option meets your needs, and ships within 3 days!

Best of luck with your new boat.

Martha Ekwurtzel M-15 Knot Head Edgerton, WI

-----Original Message----- From: Ronald McNeil <ronaldwmcneil@yahoo.com> Sent: Sat, Jan 5, 2013 12:34 am

Hi, I was wondering if anyone can provide the needed measurements for ordering a mainsail cover for an M17. I want to order one so I have it in time for HPCC but I'm not taking possession of the boat until at least Jan 19th. When going to order on-line they are asking for the following measurements. Thanks, Ron McNeil

the two things to confirm from Bob and TrailerSailer - * the mast and main's luff lengths. the sail will be bigger, or smaller, if your boat doesn't have a 'standard' sized mast and/or luff. a bigger, or smaller, sail requires a different bag size. *the boom length *the length of the sail's foot *offset length of the gooseneck * to be really specific bolt rope luff v. slugs. you can roll the sail to smaller size with bolt rope v. slugs :: Dave Scobie :: M17 #375 SWEET PEA - www.m17-375.webs.com --- On Sat, 1/5/13, Ronald McNeil <ronaldwmcneil@yahoo.com> wrote:

Dave, it's a new boat from Bob.  I was just looking at the Trailer Sailor site and see they have the pattern already for the M17. So I think I will go with that unless someone thinks that it would not be a good fit.

Thanks, Ron

________________________________ From: W David Scobie <wdscobie@yahoo.com> Sent: Saturday, January 5, 2013 10:19 AM

As Martha states there are those that can measure their boat's setup.

What year boat are you getting Ron?  Jerry's boats through the years, and Bob's all have slight differences ... and for a used boat there have been user modes over the years.

:: Dave Scobie :: M17 #375 SWEET PEA - www.m17-375.webs.com