I am open for suggestions on where to obtain a hatch for a Montgomery 17. A very good friend and fellow Montgomery 17 renovator has had his main companionway hatch stolen. His boat dates from around 1974. I am not sure what use it could be to anyone else. We searched the vacant lots around his work area thinking some prankster was having a creative moment but to no avail. Any information would be appreciated. Fair winds, Tom B, Mont. 17 #258, 77'
Tom, I ran across an old Monty that is being used as a lawn ornament. If you'd like I can make contact with the owner and see if they'd be interested in selling the hatch. Here is a pic of the hatch. The boat was built in 1973. ~Skip~
On Dec 7, 2014, at 6:58 AM, Thomas Buzzi <thomaspbuzzi@gmail.com> wrote:
I am open for suggestions on where to obtain a hatch for a Montgomery 17. A very good friend and fellow Montgomery 17 renovator has had his main companionway hatch stolen. His boat dates from around 1974. I am not sure what use it could be to anyone else. We searched the vacant lots around his work area thinking some prankster was having a creative moment but to no avail. Any information would be appreciated.
Fair winds, Tom B, Mont. 17 #258, 77'
William, Sounds perfect if they are willing to sell. Thanks!! On Sun, Dec 7, 2014 at 6:07 AM, William Campion via montgomery_boats < montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> wrote: > Tom, > I ran across an old Monty that is being used as a lawn ornament. If you'd > like I can make contact with the owner and see if they'd be interested in > selling the hatch. Here is a pic of the hatch. The boat was built in 1973. > > > ~Skip~ > > > On Dec 7, 2014, at 6:58 AM, Thomas Buzzi <thomaspbuzzi@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > I am open for suggestions on where to obtain a hatch for a Montgomery > 17. A > > very good friend and fellow Montgomery 17 renovator has had his main > > companionway hatch stolen. His boat dates from around 1974. I am not sure > > what use it could be to anyone else. We searched the vacant lots around > his > > work area thinking some prankster was having a creative moment but to no > > avail. > > Any information would be appreciated. > > > > Fair winds, > > Tom B, Mont. 17 #258, 77' > >
Hi Skip, Have you had a chance yet to visit that restaurant about the main hatch on the Mont. 17? I called my friend here about your email and he was just about to start his second attempt at building that hatch and he agreed to hold off on his efforts pending information on what you find out. With his budget he will not be able to afford that fellow here in Texas for a really good hatch. Thank you, again, for your efforts. Fair winds, Tom Buzzi On Sun, Dec 7, 2014 at 6:07 AM, William Campion via montgomery_boats < montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> wrote: > Tom, > I ran across an old Monty that is being used as a lawn ornament. If you'd > like I can make contact with the owner and see if they'd be interested in > selling the hatch. Here is a pic of the hatch. The boat was built in 1973. > > > ~Skip~ > > > On Dec 7, 2014, at 6:58 AM, Thomas Buzzi <thomaspbuzzi@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > I am open for suggestions on where to obtain a hatch for a Montgomery > 17. A > > very good friend and fellow Montgomery 17 renovator has had his main > > companionway hatch stolen. His boat dates from around 1974. I am not sure > > what use it could be to anyone else. We searched the vacant lots around > his > > work area thinking some prankster was having a creative moment but to no > > avail. > > Any information would be appreciated. > > > > Fair winds, > > Tom B, Mont. 17 #258, 77' > >
Hi Skip, Just talked with Ken. It won't be necessary for you to go across town to find out about the hatch. He has all the wood cut for the hatch and will go with that. Some medical insurance coverage news he received yesterday is dictating what he has for discretionary income now. Thank you again for your help. Fair winds, Tom On Sun, Dec 7, 2014 at 6:07 AM, William Campion via montgomery_boats < montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> wrote: > Tom, > I ran across an old Monty that is being used as a lawn ornament. If you'd > like I can make contact with the owner and see if they'd be interested in > selling the hatch. Here is a pic of the hatch. The boat was built in 1973. > > > ~Skip~ > > > On Dec 7, 2014, at 6:58 AM, Thomas Buzzi <thomaspbuzzi@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > I am open for suggestions on where to obtain a hatch for a Montgomery > 17. A > > very good friend and fellow Montgomery 17 renovator has had his main > > companionway hatch stolen. His boat dates from around 1974. I am not sure > > what use it could be to anyone else. We searched the vacant lots around > his > > work area thinking some prankster was having a creative moment but to no > > avail. > > Any information would be appreciated. > > > > Fair winds, > > Tom B, Mont. 17 #258, 77' > >
Tom: Unless the original molds still exist (I doubt it), your friend would seem to have two choices (other than scavenging one from a derelict boat).......that would be to "splash" a new mold off an existing hatch cover, or building a replica from plywood. Assuming a guy could get someone to share the exact specs, he could do a decent job of it with 1/4" or even 3/16" marine plywood. If forced to make the choice, for a "one of", I'd opt for making one from plywood. On Dec 7, 2014, at 5:58 AM, Thomas Buzzi wrote:
I am open for suggestions on where to obtain a hatch for a Montgomery 17. A very good friend and fellow Montgomery 17 renovator has had his main companionway hatch stolen. His boat dates from around 1974. I am not sure what use it could be to anyone else. We searched the vacant lots around his work area thinking some prankster was having a creative moment but to no avail. Any information would be appreciated.
Fair winds, Tom B, Mont. 17 #258, 77'
Try jowoodworks.com John Wood in Troop, Tx near you Sent from AOL Mobile Mail Get the new AOL app: mail.mobile.aol.com On Sunday, December 7, 2014, Thomas Buzzi <thomaspbuzzi@gmail.com> wrote: I am open for suggestions on where to obtain a hatch for a Montgomery 17. A very good friend and fellow Montgomery 17 renovator has had his main companionway hatch stolen. His boat dates from around 1974. I am not sure what use it could be to anyone else. We searched the vacant lots around his work area thinking some prankster was having a creative moment but to no avail. Any information would be appreciated. Fair winds, Tom B, Mont. 17 #258, 77'
www.Jowoodworks.com John Owens Does excellent work and reasonable. He also does handrails. Rudders, daggerboards and almost anything wood for boats. Means nothing to me money wise, I just know him and his work. Bill Tosh www.TCBoats.com Henderson, TX -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Thomas Buzzi Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2014 5:58 AM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: M_Boats: Main companionway hatch I am open for suggestions on where to obtain a hatch for a Montgomery 17. A very good friend and fellow Montgomery 17 renovator has had his main companionway hatch stolen. His boat dates from around 1974. I am not sure what use it could be to anyone else. We searched the vacant lots around his work area thinking some prankster was having a creative moment but to no avail. Any information would be appreciated. Fair winds, Tom B, Mont. 17 #258, 77'
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