Howzit? I’m close to re-launching my Hawaiian “barnfind” M17 which sat trailered under a mango tree for 6 years. We much enjoy the O.G. banter and info; but haven’t yet heard an answer to my question about accessing the centerboard/pennant attachment point, (for that matter I haven’t seen a photo or drawing of the CB itself, or with trunk.) Once she’s off the trailer, can I lower the CB and replace the pennant underwater? Conversely, while the aft end of the CB rests on the trailer, can I drift out the pin to drop the front enough for the job? So I’ll be prepared, what is the optimum pennant length and material/fastener? I’ve now heard of fixed keel and lifting bulb M17’s. I’ve got a ‘91 standard FG CB and a gorgeous mahogany plank for a rudder which I hate to turn into a kick-up, until the first time I find a coral head! Thanks for your help! AlooHa! Philipp @ SE’ABLE
Sorry your question hasn't been addressed, Philip. What year is your M17? A couple important CB configurations over time... On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 11:00 AM, <seable@lava.net> wrote:
Howzit?
I’m close to re-launching my Hawaiian “barnfind” M17 which sat trailered under a mango tree for 6 years.
We much enjoy the O.G. banter and info; but haven’t yet heard an answer to my question about accessing the centerboard/pennant attachment point, (for that matter I haven’t seen a photo or drawing of the CB itself, or with trunk.)
Once she’s off the trailer, can I lower the CB and replace the pennant underwater? Conversely, while the aft end of the CB rests on the trailer, can I drift out the pin to drop the front enough for the job? So I’ll be prepared, what is the optimum pennant length and material/fastener?
I’ve now heard of fixed keel and lifting bulb M17’s. I’ve got a ‘91 standard FG CB and a gorgeous mahogany plank for a rudder which I hate to turn into a kick-up, until the first time I find a coral head!
Thanks for your help! AlooHa! Philipp @ SE’ABLE
While on the subject of CB pennant replacement I am planning on replacing mine this spring and this is the plan, please feel free to correct me or add anything that I need to do that I might have missed. place boat on blocks so CB can be completly dropped purchase about 7 feet of 5/16 line tape new line to old line and feed it thru decore new line (how is ths done?) attach new line to CB ( I have not done this before so can someone tell me if there is a pin that needs to be knocked out or what the proper way might be) tie in a fiqure 8 knot. be sure CB stopper knot holds the CB so it doesn't rest on the casing Any and all advice is appreciated. Thanks Gary M17 1993 -----Original Message----- From: Tom Smith <openboatt@gmail.com> To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tue, Apr 3, 2012 2:43 pm Subject: Re: M_Boats: CB Pennant Sorry your question hasn't been addressed, Philip. What year is your 17? A couple important CB configurations over time... On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 11:00 AM, <seable@lava.net> wrote: Howzit? I’m close to re-launching my Hawaiian “barnfind” M17 which sat trailered under a mango tree for 6 years. We much enjoy the O.G. banter and info; but haven’t yet heard an answer to my question about accessing the centerboard/pennant attachment point, (for that matter I haven’t seen a photo or drawing of the CB itself, or with trunk.) Once she’s off the trailer, can I lower the CB and replace the pennant underwater? Conversely, while the aft end of the CB rests on the trailer, can I drift out the pin to drop the front enough for the job? So I’ll be repared, what is the optimum pennant length and material/fastener? I’ve now heard of fixed keel and lifting bulb M17’s. I’ve got a ‘91 standard G CB and a gorgeous mahogany plank for a rudder which I hate to turn into a ick-up, until the first time I find a coral head! Thanks for your help! AlooHa! Philipp @ SE’ABLE
Gary, I just replaced the CB pennant on my '92 M17, and assuming a '93 is a jerry built boat, replacing the pennant is a very easy matter (once you have the boat in the air, that is). Sounds like you've got all the bases covered. You won't need 7 feet of line, but what the heck, line is cheap. Once you have the CB dropped down (it won't drop all the way down.. a lip at the front of the CB prevents that) you should have not trouble threading the new pennant down from the cockpit. It's easy to milk the core out of braided line. Make sure the working end isn't melted closed, and just sort of work the outside cover up from the end. You'll see the core pretty soon. Pinch it between your fingers and slide the cover up, oh, a foot let's say. Snip off the core. Now you've got a skinnier end piece that when knotted takes up less space but is still very strong. If your CB is like mine, and I assume it is, there's a lateral hole near the upper end of the CB that will contain the stopper knot. The slimmed down end of the pennant is fed down a hole in the top of the end of the CB to that larger space--couple inches or so. Feed the line in, tie the stopper knot of your choice and bingo, done. If your setup is like mine, you'll need to then tie another stopper on the cockpit end to establish the depth of the CB. My pennant comes up through a horn cleat. I tied mine so the hole containing the knot in the CB in up just inside the shoal keel. I can send a pic or to if you like. t On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 12:18 PM, <tommyval@aol.com> wrote:
While on the subject of CB pennant replacement I am planning on replacing mine this spring and this is the plan, please feel free to correct me or add anything that I need to do that I might have missed.
place boat on blocks so CB can be completly dropped purchase about 7 feet of 5/16 line tape new line to old line and feed it thru decore new line (how is ths done?) attach new line to CB ( I have not done this before so can someone tell me if there is a pin that needs to be knocked out or what the proper way might be) tie in a fiqure 8 knot. be sure CB stopper knot holds the CB so it doesn't rest on the casing
Any and all advice is appreciated.
Thanks
Gary M17 1993
-----Original Message----- From: Tom Smith <openboatt@gmail.com> To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tue, Apr 3, 2012 2:43 pm Subject: Re: M_Boats: CB Pennant
Sorry your question hasn't been addressed, Philip. What year is your 17? A couple important CB configurations over time... On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 11:00 AM, <seable@lava.net> wrote: Howzit?
I’m close to re-launching my Hawaiian “barnfind” M17 which sat trailered under a mango tree for 6 years.
We much enjoy the O.G. banter and info; but haven’t yet heard an answer to my question about accessing the centerboard/pennant attachment point, (for that matter I haven’t seen a photo or drawing of the CB itself, or with trunk.)
Once she’s off the trailer, can I lower the CB and replace the pennant underwater? Conversely, while the aft end of the CB rests on the trailer, can I drift out the pin to drop the front enough for the job? So I’ll be repared, what is the optimum pennant length and material/fastener?
I’ve now heard of fixed keel and lifting bulb M17’s. I’ve got a ‘91 standard G CB and a gorgeous mahogany plank for a rudder which I hate to turn into a ick-up, until the first time I find a coral head!
Thanks for your help! AlooHa! Philipp @ SE’ABLE
Tom Thanks for your reply and yes please send the picture. Yes this was the next to the last boat Jerry built. Thanks again Gary Valetti M17 1993 -----Original Message----- From: Tom Smith <openboatt@gmail.com> To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tue, Apr 3, 2012 4:02 pm Subject: Re: M_Boats: CB Pennant Gary, I just replaced the CB pennant on my '92 M17, and assuming a '93 s a jerry built boat, replacing the pennant is a very easy matter once you have the boat in the air, that is). Sounds like you've got ll the bases covered. You won't need 7 feet of line, but what the eck, line is cheap. Once you have the CB dropped down (it won't drop all the way down.. a ip at the front of the CB prevents that) you should have not trouble hreading the new pennant down from the cockpit. It's easy to milk the core out of braided line. Make sure the working nd isn't melted closed, and just sort of work the outside cover up rom the end. You'll see the core pretty soon. Pinch it between your ingers and slide the cover up, oh, a foot let's say. Snip off the ore. Now you've got a skinnier end piece that when knotted takes up ess space but is still very strong. If your CB is like mine, and I assume it is, there's a lateral hole ear the upper end of the CB that will contain the stopper knot. The limmed down end of the pennant is fed down a hole in the top of the nd of the CB to that larger space--couple inches or so. Feed the ine in, tie the stopper knot of your choice and bingo, done. If your setup is like mine, you'll need to then tie another stopper on he cockpit end to establish the depth of the CB. My pennant comes up hrough a horn cleat. I tied mine so the hole containing the knot in he CB in up just inside the shoal keel. I can send a pic or to if you like. t On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 12:18 PM, <tommyval@aol.com> wrote: While on the subject of CB pennant replacement I am planning on replacing mine his spring and this is the plan, please feel free to correct me or add anything hat I need to do that I might have missed. place boat on blocks so CB can be completly dropped purchase about 7 feet of 5/16 line tape new line to old line and feed it thru decore new line (how is ths done?) attach new line to CB ( I have not done this before so can someone tell me if here is a pin that needs to be knocked out or what the proper way might be) tie in a fiqure 8 knot. be sure CB stopper knot holds the CB so it doesn't rest on the casing Any and all advice is appreciated. Thanks Gary M17 1993 -----Original Message----- From: Tom Smith <openboatt@gmail.com> To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tue, Apr 3, 2012 2:43 pm Subject: Re: M_Boats: CB Pennant Sorry your question hasn't been addressed, Philip. What year is your 17? A couple important CB configurations over time... On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 11:00 AM, <seable@lava.net> wrote: Howzit? I’m close to re-launching my Hawaiian “barnfind” M17 which sat trailered under a mango tree for 6 years. We much enjoy the O.G. banter and info; but haven’t yet heard an answer to my question about accessing the centerboard/pennant attachment point, (for that matter I haven’t seen a photo or drawing of the CB itself, or with trunk.) Once she’s off the trailer, can I lower the CB and replace the pennant underwater? Conversely, while the aft end of the CB rests on the trailer, can I drift out the pin to drop the front enough for the job? So I’ll be repared, what is the optimum pennant length and material/fastener? I’ve now heard of fixed keel and lifting bulb M17’s. I’ve got a ‘91 standard G CB and a gorgeous mahogany plank for a rudder which I hate to turn into a ick-up, until the first time I find a coral head! Thanks for your help! AlooHa! Philipp @ SE’ABLE
I'll send pics to you personally, Gary, so as not to clutter up the list. t On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 5:09 PM, <tommyval@aol.com> wrote:
Tom
Thanks for your reply and yes please send the picture. Yes this was the next to the last boat Jerry built.
Thanks again
Gary Valetti
M17 1993
-----Original Message----- From: Tom Smith <openboatt@gmail.com> To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tue, Apr 3, 2012 4:02 pm Subject: Re: M_Boats: CB Pennant
Gary, I just replaced the CB pennant on my '92 M17, and assuming a '93 s a jerry built boat, replacing the pennant is a very easy matter once you have the boat in the air, that is). Sounds like you've got ll the bases covered. You won't need 7 feet of line, but what the eck, line is cheap. Once you have the CB dropped down (it won't drop all the way down.. a ip at the front of the CB prevents that) you should have not trouble hreading the new pennant down from the cockpit. It's easy to milk the core out of braided line. Make sure the working nd isn't melted closed, and just sort of work the outside cover up rom the end. You'll see the core pretty soon. Pinch it between your ingers and slide the cover up, oh, a foot let's say. Snip off the ore. Now you've got a skinnier end piece that when knotted takes up ess space but is still very strong. If your CB is like mine, and I assume it is, there's a lateral hole ear the upper end of the CB that will contain the stopper knot. The limmed down end of the pennant is fed down a hole in the top of the nd of the CB to that larger space--couple inches or so. Feed the ine in, tie the stopper knot of your choice and bingo, done. If your setup is like mine, you'll need to then tie another stopper on he cockpit end to establish the depth of the CB. My pennant comes up hrough a horn cleat. I tied mine so the hole containing the knot in he CB in up just inside the shoal keel. I can send a pic or to if you like. t On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 12:18 PM, <tommyval@aol.com> wrote:
While on the subject of CB pennant replacement I am planning on replacing mine his spring and this is the plan, please feel free to correct me or add anything hat I need to do that I might have missed.
place boat on blocks so CB can be completly dropped purchase about 7 feet of 5/16 line tape new line to old line and feed it thru decore new line (how is ths done?) attach new line to CB ( I have not done this before so can someone tell me if here is a pin that needs to be knocked out or what the proper way might be) tie in a fiqure 8 knot. be sure CB stopper knot holds the CB so it doesn't rest on the casing
Any and all advice is appreciated.
Thanks
Gary M17 1993
-----Original Message----- From: Tom Smith <openboatt@gmail.com> To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tue, Apr 3, 2012 2:43 pm Subject: Re: M_Boats: CB Pennant
Sorry your question hasn't been addressed, Philip. What year is your 17? A couple important CB configurations over time... On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 11:00 AM, <seable@lava.net> wrote: Howzit?
I’m close to re-launching my Hawaiian “barnfind” M17 which sat trailered under a mango tree for 6 years.
We much enjoy the O.G. banter and info; but haven’t yet heard an answer to my question about accessing the centerboard/pennant attachment point, (for that matter I haven’t seen a photo or drawing of the CB itself, or with trunk.)
Once she’s off the trailer, can I lower the CB and replace the pennant underwater? Conversely, while the aft end of the CB rests on the trailer, can I drift out the pin to drop the front enough for the job? So I’ll be repared, what is the optimum pennant length and material/fastener?
I’ve now heard of fixed keel and lifting bulb M17’s. I’ve got a ‘91 standard G CB and a gorgeous mahogany plank for a rudder which I hate to turn into a ick-up, until the first time I find a coral head!
Thanks for your help! AlooHa! Philipp @ SE’ABLE
Thanks Tom -----Original Message----- From: Tom Smith <openboatt@gmail.com> To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tue, Apr 3, 2012 8:27 pm Subject: Re: M_Boats: CB Pennant I'll send pics to you personally, Gary, so as not to clutter up the list. t On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 5:09 PM, <tommyval@aol.com> wrote: Tom Thanks for your reply and yes please send the picture. Yes this was the next o the last boat Jerry built. Thanks again Gary Valetti M17 1993 -----Original Message----- From: Tom Smith <openboatt@gmail.com> To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tue, Apr 3, 2012 4:02 pm Subject: Re: M_Boats: CB Pennant Gary, I just replaced the CB pennant on my '92 M17, and assuming a '93 s a jerry built boat, replacing the pennant is a very easy matter once you have the boat in the air, that is). Sounds like you've got ll the bases covered. You won't need 7 feet of line, but what the eck, line is cheap. Once you have the CB dropped down (it won't drop all the way down.. a ip at the front of the CB prevents that) you should have not trouble hreading the new pennant down from the cockpit. It's easy to milk the core out of braided line. Make sure the working nd isn't melted closed, and just sort of work the outside cover up rom the end. You'll see the core pretty soon. Pinch it between your ingers and slide the cover up, oh, a foot let's say. Snip off the ore. Now you've got a skinnier end piece that when knotted takes up ess space but is still very strong. If your CB is like mine, and I assume it is, there's a lateral hole ear the upper end of the CB that will contain the stopper knot. The limmed down end of the pennant is fed down a hole in the top of the nd of the CB to that larger space--couple inches or so. Feed the ine in, tie the stopper knot of your choice and bingo, done. If your setup is like mine, you'll need to then tie another stopper on he cockpit end to establish the depth of the CB. My pennant comes up hrough a horn cleat. I tied mine so the hole containing the knot in he CB in up just inside the shoal keel. I can send a pic or to if you like. t On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 12:18 PM, <tommyval@aol.com> wrote: While on the subject of CB pennant replacement I am planning on replacing ine his spring and this is the plan, please feel free to correct me or add nything hat I need to do that I might have missed. place boat on blocks so CB can be completly dropped purchase about 7 feet of 5/16 line tape new line to old line and feed it thru decore new line (how is ths done?) attach new line to CB ( I have not done this before so can someone tell me if here is a pin that needs to be knocked out or what the proper way might be) tie in a fiqure 8 knot. be sure CB stopper knot holds the CB so it doesn't rest on the casing Any and all advice is appreciated. Thanks Gary M17 1993 -----Original Message----- From: Tom Smith <openboatt@gmail.com> To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tue, Apr 3, 2012 2:43 pm Subject: Re: M_Boats: CB Pennant Sorry your question hasn't been addressed, Philip. What year is your 17? A couple important CB configurations over time... On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 11:00 AM, <seable@lava.net> wrote: Howzit? I’m close to re-launching my Hawaiian “barnfind” M17 which sat trailered under a mango tree for 6 years. We much enjoy the O.G. banter and info; but haven’t yet heard an answer to my question about accessing the centerboard/pennant attachment point, (for that matter I haven’t seen a photo or drawing of the CB itself, or with trunk.) Once she’s off the trailer, can I lower the CB and replace the pennant underwater? Conversely, while the aft end of the CB rests on the trailer, can I drift out the pin to drop the front enough for the job? So I’ll be repared, what is the optimum pennant length and material/fastener? I’ve now heard of fixed keel and lifting bulb M17’s. I’ve got a ‘91 standard G CB and a gorgeous mahogany plank for a rudder which I hate to turn into a ick-up, until the first time I find a coral head! Thanks for your help! AlooHa! Philipp @ SE’ABLE
Hi, Gary If you have access to a sling for a short while, that would probably be a lot easier than blocking up the boat. I blocked mine up to do it, and it is a fair amount of work. If blocking, time and preparation isn't an issue, but if using a sling, I'm sure it would be best to have everything ready to go to minimize time/cost. · I'd have a good step ladder handy, preferably at least 5 or 6 feet tall. · I'd have the new pendant ready. Better long than short. I would think 7’ would be good. · To de-core the tail on double-braid, take a freshly cut end (don't melt or whip it), slide the outer cover back, exposing the core. (it is easy, think how a Chinese finger-trap gets looser when "compressed"). I would expose maybe 8" or so of core; better a little long than short because you can always trim any extra after threading into place and tying the knot. Then slide the outer braid back down past the core. Tightly wrap the outer braid near it's end with masking tape and with a sharp knife on a block of wood, trim the end, cutting a sliver of the masking tape too. That gives you a nice compact temporary end that won't fray, kind of like the ends of a shoelace. · Untie the stopper knot(s) in the existing pendant, tape end of new pendant to end of old pendant, butt to butt. Tie a stopper knot in the end of the new pendant so it can’t slip all the way through accidently. Arrange on seat so it will (hopefully) feed smoothly down the c/b hole. Probably will end up having to “help” feed it, though. · Hoist/block boat. c/b will lower as the boat is lifted. Feed (pull/push) pendants through to get to the end of the new pendant. Separate them, if you were lucky enough they didn’t just pull apart. · Cut old pendant off. A screwdriver may be helpful to dig the knotted part out (mine was a snug fit!) · Thread the decored new pendant in and tie the same kind of knot as closely as you can. (IIRC, mine was just an overhand knot rather than a figure 8). · Pull the knot tight, put some drops of epoxy or similar on the knot to help keep it from accidently untying due to being trimmed so closely. · Cut the end off close (might add some more epoxy on the cut end) and stuff knot into position. · Pull the centerboard up and lower the boat. After launching, add the intermediate stopper knot that prevents the c/b from lowering too far. No pins to pull. Tod
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tommyval@aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2012 3:18 PM
To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com
Subject: Re: M_Boats: CB Pennant
While on the subject of CB pennant replacement I am planning on
replacing mine this spring and this is the plan, please feel free to
correct me or add anything that I need to do that I might have missed.
place boat on blocks so CB can be completly dropped purchase about 7
feet of 5/16 line tape new line to old line and feed it thru decore new
line (how is ths done?) attach new line to CB ( I have not done this
before so can someone tell me if there is a pin that needs to be
knocked out or what the proper way might be) tie in a fiqure 8 knot.
be sure CB stopper knot holds the CB so it doesn't rest on the casing
Any and all advice is appreciated.
Thanks
Gary
M17 1993
-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Smith < <mailto:openboatt@gmail.com> openboatt@gmail.com>
To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats
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Sent: Tue, Apr 3, 2012 2:43 pm
Subject: Re: M_Boats: CB Pennant
Sorry your question hasn't been addressed, Philip. What year is your
17? A couple important CB configurations over time...
On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 11:00 AM, < <mailto:seable@lava.net> seable@lava.net> wrote:
Howzit?
Im close to re-launching my Hawaiian barnfind M17 which sat trailered
under a mango tree for 6 years.
We much enjoy the O.G. banter and info; but havent yet heard an
answer to my question about accessing the centerboard/pennant
attachment point, (for that matter I havent seen a photo or drawing of
the CB itself, or with trunk.)
Once shes off the trailer, can I lower the CB and replace the pennant
underwater? Conversely, while the aft end of the CB rests on the
trailer, can I drift out the pin to drop the front enough for the job?
So Ill be repared, what is the optimum pennant length and
material/fastener?
Ive now heard of fixed keel and lifting bulb M17s. Ive got a 91
standard G CB and a gorgeous mahogany plank for a rudder which I hate
to turn into a ick-up, until the first time I find a coral head!
Thanks for your help! AlooHa! Philipp @ SEABLE
Tod, Thanks for your input, I'm pretty much a klutz but I'm looking forward to trying it and see how I do. With your info and Toms I think I will be ok if not the the good folks at Spring Cove Marina will be called in to save the day. I will let you guys know. Thanks Gary Valetti M17 1993 -----Original Message----- From: Tod <htmills@zoominternet.net> To: 'For and about Montgomery Sailboats' <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tue, Apr 3, 2012 4:25 pm Subject: Re: M_Boats: CB Pennant Hi, Gary If you have access to a sling for a short while, that would probably be a lot asier than blocking up the boat. I blocked mine up to do it, and it is a fair mount of work. If blocking, time and preparation isn't an issue, but if using a sling, I'm sure t would be best to have everything ready to go to minimize time/cost. · I'd have a good step ladder handy, preferably at least 5 or 6 feet all. · I'd have the new pendant ready. Better long than short. I would hink 7’ would be good. · To de-core the tail on double-braid, take a freshly cut end (don't elt or whip it), slide the outer cover back, exposing the core. (it is easy, hink how a Chinese finger-trap gets looser when "compressed"). I would expose aybe 8" or so of core; better a little long than short because you can always rim any extra after threading into place and tying the knot. Then slide the uter braid back down past the core. Tightly wrap the outer braid near it's end ith masking tape and with a sharp knife on a block of wood, trim the end, utting a sliver of the masking tape too. That gives you a nice compact emporary end that won't fray, kind of like the ends of a shoelace. · Untie the stopper knot(s) in the existing pendant, tape end of new endant to end of old pendant, butt to butt. Tie a stopper knot in the end of he new pendant so it can’t slip all the way through accidently. Arrange on eat so it will (hopefully) feed smoothly down the c/b hole. Probably will end p having to “help” feed it, though. · Hoist/block boat. c/b will lower as the boat is lifted. Feed pull/push) pendants through to get to the end of the new pendant. Separate hem, if you were lucky enough they didn’t just pull apart. · Cut old pendant off. A screwdriver may be helpful to dig the knotted art out (mine was a snug fit!) · Thread the decored new pendant in and tie the same kind of knot as losely as you can. (IIRC, mine was just an overhand knot rather than a figure ). · Pull the knot tight, put some drops of epoxy or similar on the knot to elp keep it from accidently untying due to being trimmed so closely. · Cut the end off close (might add some more epoxy on the cut end) and tuff knot into position. · Pull the centerboard up and lower the boat. After launching, add the ntermediate stopper knot that prevents the c/b from lowering too far. No pins to pull. Tod
-----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of tommyval@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2012 3:18 PM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: M_Boats: CB Pennant
While on the subject of CB pennant replacement I am planning on replacing mine this spring and this is the plan, please feel free to correct me or add anything that I need to do that I might have missed.
place boat on blocks so CB can be completly dropped purchase about 7 feet of 5/16 line tape new line to old line and feed it thru decore new line (how is ths done?) attach new line to CB ( I have not done this before so can someone tell me if there is a pin that needs to be knocked out or what the proper way might be) tie in a fiqure 8 knot. be sure CB stopper knot holds the CB so it doesn't rest on the casing
Any and all advice is appreciated.
Thanks
Gary M17 1993
-----Original Message----- From: Tom Smith < <mailto:openboatt@gmail.com> openboatt@gmail.com> To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats < <mailto:montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tue, Apr 3, 2012 2:43 pm Subject: Re: M_Boats: CB Pennant
Sorry your question hasn't been addressed, Philip. What year is your 17? A couple important CB configurations over time... On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 11:00 AM, < <mailto:seable@lava.net> seable@lava.net> rote: Howzit?
Im close to re-launching my Hawaiian barnfind M17 which sat trailered under a mango tree for 6 years.
We much enjoy the O.G. banter and info; but havent yet heard an answer to my question about accessing the centerboard/pennant attachment point, (for that matter I havent seen a photo or drawing of the CB itself, or with trunk.)
Once shes off the trailer, can I lower the CB and replace the pennant underwater? Conversely, while the aft end of the CB rests on the trailer, can I drift out the pin to drop the front enough for the job? So Ill be repared, what is the optimum pennant length and material/fastener?
Ive now heard of fixed keel and lifting bulb M17s. Ive got a 91 standard G CB and a gorgeous mahogany plank for a rudder which I hate to turn into a ick-up, until the first time I find a coral head!
Thanks for your help! AlooHa! Philipp @ SEABLE
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