Re: M_Boats: M17 Mast Specs
Mike: measurements from my M17's mast - The boom rides about 18" to 20" above the foot. :: Dave Scobie :: M17 #375 SWEET PEA - https://m17-375.com/ <http://www.m17-375.webs.com> :: Truck camper - https://truckpopupcamper.wordpress.com/ :: Ramblings - https://scoobsramblings.wordpress.com/ :: former M15 owner #288 - http://www.freewebs.com/m15-name-scred On Mon, Apr 9, 2018 at 9:15 AM, Dave Scobie <scoobscobie@gmail.com> wrote:
Mike:
A good number of the M17's have the slot for the gooseneck/sail that low ... it is clear that the slot on my mast was originally higher as you can see where the slot was closed using plyers and the lower one opened. My main has slugs and this orientation required me to push the sail up into the mast when I rig the boat.
Talk with Harry at E/P Sailmakers. He knows the boat. using what you have he can confirm the measurements for a boat of your vintage.
:: Dave Scobie :: M17 #375 SWEET PEA - https://m17-375.com/ <http://www.m17-375.webs.com> :: Truck camper - https://truckpopupcamper.wordpress.com/ :: Ramblings - https://scoobsramblings.wordpress.com/ :: former M15 owner #288 - http://www.freewebs.com/m15-name-scred
On Mon, Apr 9, 2018 at 9:09 AM, Mike Barnett <claritysailingadventures@ yahoo.com> wrote:
Thanks for the help... knowing where the bottom of your sail track cutout is might help too (it appears my gooseneck will be right under the cutout on my mast).
Given that I'm working with a lot of unknowns, I'm going to get my main made pretty close to the original specs - I can make it work with all the stuff I've got!
Regards,
Mike Barnett
http://claritysailingadventures.wordpress.com
On Monday, April 9, 2018, 11:00:35 AM EDT, Dave Scobie < scoobscobie@gmail.com> wrote:
Mike:
The sail goes as close to the masthead as I can get it. When I first got the boat I couldn't do this as the halyard had an eye to hold the headboard shackle and the resulting diameter of the line wouldn't fit into the masthead fitting. I cut off the eye and tied the shackle with a bowline.
I can measure where the gooesneck 'floats' next time I'm at the boat.
:: Dave Scobie :: M17 #375 SWEET PEA - https://m17-375.com/ <http://www.m17-375.webs.com> :: Truck camper - https://truckpopupcamper.wordpress.com/ :: Ramblings - https://scoobsramblings.wordpress.com/ :: former M15 owner #288 - http://www.freewebs.com/m15-name-scred
On Mon, Apr 9, 2018 at 8:52 AM, Mike Barnett < claritysailingadventures@yahoo.com> wrote:
Dave,
When you hoist your main, how close to the top of your mast would you say the head of the sail is? Trying to figure out the ideal luff measurement for my boat's mainsail (I don't have an original, and I'm questioning the location of the gooseneck/sail slug cutout).
Regards,
Mike Barnett
http:// claritysailingadventures. wordpress.com <http://claritysailingadventures.wordpress.com/>
I believe that I opened up the luff groove from 32 to 36", but it's been a long time. -----Original Message----- From: Dave Scobie Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2018 7:32 AM To: Mike Barnett ; For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: M17 Mast Specs Mike: measurements from my M17's mast - The boom rides about 18" to 20" above the foot. :: Dave Scobie :: M17 #375 SWEET PEA - https://m17-375.com/ <http://www.m17-375.webs.com> :: Truck camper - https://truckpopupcamper.wordpress.com/ :: Ramblings - https://scoobsramblings.wordpress.com/ :: former M15 owner #288 - http://www.freewebs.com/m15-name-scred On Mon, Apr 9, 2018 at 9:15 AM, Dave Scobie <scoobscobie@gmail.com> wrote:
Mike:
A good number of the M17's have the slot for the gooseneck/sail that low ... it is clear that the slot on my mast was originally higher as you can see where the slot was closed using plyers and the lower one opened. My main has slugs and this orientation required me to push the sail up into the mast when I rig the boat.
Talk with Harry at E/P Sailmakers. He knows the boat. using what you have he can confirm the measurements for a boat of your vintage.
:: Dave Scobie :: M17 #375 SWEET PEA - https://m17-375.com/ <http://www.m17-375.webs.com> :: Truck camper - https://truckpopupcamper.wordpress.com/ :: Ramblings - https://scoobsramblings.wordpress.com/ :: former M15 owner #288 - http://www.freewebs.com/m15-name-scred
On Mon, Apr 9, 2018 at 9:09 AM, Mike Barnett <claritysailingadventures@ yahoo.com> wrote:
Thanks for the help... knowing where the bottom of your sail track cutout is might help too (it appears my gooseneck will be right under the cutout on my mast).
Given that I'm working with a lot of unknowns, I'm going to get my main made pretty close to the original specs - I can make it work with all the stuff I've got!
Regards,
Mike Barnett
http://claritysailingadventures.wordpress.com
On Monday, April 9, 2018, 11:00:35 AM EDT, Dave Scobie < scoobscobie@gmail.com> wrote:
Mike:
The sail goes as close to the masthead as I can get it. When I first got the boat I couldn't do this as the halyard had an eye to hold the headboard shackle and the resulting diameter of the line wouldn't fit into the masthead fitting. I cut off the eye and tied the shackle with a bowline.
I can measure where the gooesneck 'floats' next time I'm at the boat.
:: Dave Scobie :: M17 #375 SWEET PEA - https://m17-375.com/ <http://www.m17-375.webs.com> :: Truck camper - https://truckpopupcamper.wordpress.com/ :: Ramblings - https://scoobsramblings.wordpress.com/ :: former M15 owner #288 - http://www.freewebs.com/m15-name-scred
On Mon, Apr 9, 2018 at 8:52 AM, Mike Barnett < claritysailingadventures@yahoo.com> wrote:
Dave,
When you hoist your main, how close to the top of your mast would you say the head of the sail is? Trying to figure out the ideal luff measurement for my boat's mainsail (I don't have an original, and I'm questioning the location of the gooseneck/sail slug cutout).
Regards,
Mike Barnett
http:// claritysailingadventures. wordpress.com <http://claritysailingadventures.wordpress.com/>
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