M15 #200, Wee Fun I was reading Jerry's piece in the latest Small Craft about blue-water boats and it got me wondering something. Would there be any advantage to adding some lead weights in the lower trough in the hull of my M15. (the place where water bottles always seem to roll into) I happen to have about 70 pounds of lead and I thought this might let me keep the main full a little longer before having to reef. It's not a lot of weight but it would be very low in the hull, like the concrete filled keel in the Compac 16. Is this a dumb idea, I don't know. I imagine if it were a good idea Jerry would have done that when he built these. Kevin Lynch
Hi Kevin, I really enjoyed the article as well. I know that Sean Mulligan added some weight when he reballasted his M-23. I have no idea what the implications would be. It seems that you could make the lead weight into small bricks or something like Sean did and put them in first just temporarily to see what the effect would be. If you liked it then you could epoxy them in. Robbin On 8/15/2011 9:37 PM, Kevin Lynch wrote:
M15 #200, Wee Fun
I was reading Jerry's piece in the latest Small Craft about blue-water boats and it got me wondering something. Would there be any advantage to adding some lead weights in the lower trough in the hull of my M15. (the place where water bottles always seem to roll into) I happen to have about 70 pounds of lead and I thought this might let me keep the main full a little longer before having to reef. It's not a lot of weight but it would be very low in the hull, like the concrete filled keel in the Compac 16. Is this a dumb idea, I don't know. I imagine if it were a good idea Jerry would have done that when he built these.
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Adding 70 pounds would be an interesting experiment, but I'd be surprised if it noticeably changes the sailing characteristics of the M15. No new news to you here, I'm sure, but we are much more likely to affect heeling angle by pinching up, easing the main, or simply falling off on a beam reach. I for one was among the first to reef my M15 (I sail an M17 these days and reef sooner rather than later with it as well...) if wind speed warranted. IMO, a reefed Montgomery of any size--especially if you single hand a lot like I do--is much more comfortable to sail in high winds, and you will likely go as fast or faster (if that's your goal in life) because you're flatter. But by all means experiment and report back. It would be a good thing to know... t
Kevin, I saw on this site that one of the M-15 owners suggested 40 lbs of lead to start with. Put some sort of handle on them so they will be easier to pull out. Fair Winds....Larry with Old 189 in Sacramento 20 miles from Folsom Lake. -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Lynch Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 6:38 PM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: Lead weight? M15 #200, Wee Fun I was reading Jerry's piece in the latest Small Craft about blue-water boats and it got me wondering something. Would there be any advantage to adding some lead weights in the lower trough in the hull of my M15. (the place where water bottles always seem to roll into) I happen to have about 70 pounds of lead and I thought this might let me keep the main full a little longer before having to reef. It's not a lot of weight but it would be very low in the hull, like the concrete filled keel in the Compac 16. Is this a dumb idea, I don't know. I imagine if it were a good idea Jerry would have done that when he built these. Kevin Lynch _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats When posting, remember that there is no privacy on the Internet!
Kevin- if you think the boat is too tender, try some weight, but put it forward, under the fwd berth, not aft. At least temporarily make it removable so if you don't like it you can do something about it. jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Hughston, Larry@DGS" <Larry.Hughston@dgs.ca.gov> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 3:55 PM Subject: Re: M_Boats: Lead weight?
Kevin, I saw on this site that one of the M-15 owners suggested 40 lbs of lead to start with. Put some sort of handle on them so they will be easier to pull out. Fair Winds....Larry with Old 189 in Sacramento 20 miles from Folsom Lake.
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M15 #200, Wee Fun
I was reading Jerry's piece in the latest Small Craft about blue-water boats and it got me wondering something. Would there be any advantage to adding some lead weights in the lower trough in the hull of my M15. (the place where water bottles always seem to roll into) I happen to have about 70 pounds of lead and I thought this might let me keep the main full a little longer before having to reef. It's not a lot of weight but it would be very low in the hull, like the concrete filled keel in the Compac 16. Is this a dumb idea, I don't know. I imagine if it were a good idea Jerry would have done that when he built these.
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kevin: DON'T add ballast weight. there are pictures on msog.org (or may be msogphoto.com) of a M15 that someone did a similar 'ballast improvement' that resulting in REALLY BAD sailing performance. a few things - * the weight would settle aft ... making the M15 sit low in the stern = decreased performance * you are filling in the M15's bilge :: Dave Scobie :: former M15 owner - www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred :: M17 #375 - SWEET PEA - www.m17-375.webs.com :: Sage Marine - www.sagemarine.com --- On Mon, 8/15/11, Kevin Lynch <kevnstephanie@verizon.net> wrote:
I was reading Jerry's piece in the latest Small Craft about blue-water boats and it got me wondering something. Would there be any advantage to adding some lead weights in the lower trough in the hull of my M15. (the place where water bottles always seem to roll into) I happen to have about 70 pounds of lead and I thought this might let me keep the main full a little longer before having to reef. It's not a lot of weight but it would be very low in the hull, like the concrete filled keel in the Compac 16. Is this a dumb idea, I don't know. I imagine if it were a good idea Jerry would have done that when he built these.
Kevin Lynch
forgot to add to my prior comment - jerry has _never_ stated the M15 has too little ballast. the only boat he has stated may have benefited from more ballast are his M23s. :: Dave Scobie :: former M15 owner - www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred :: M17 #375 - SWEET PEA - www.m17-375.webs.com :: Sage Marine - www.sagemarine.com --- On Wed, 8/17/11, W David Scobie <wdscobie@yahoo.com> wrote:
kevin:
DON'T add ballast weight. there are pictures on msog.org (or may be msogphoto.com) of a M15 that someone did a similar 'ballast improvement' that resulting in REALLY BAD sailing performance.
a few things -
* the weight would settle aft ... making the M15 sit low in the stern = decreased performance
* you are filling in the M15's bilge
:: Dave Scobie :: former M15 owner - www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred :: M17 #375 - SWEET PEA - www.m17-375.webs.com :: Sage Marine - www.sagemarine.com
--- On Mon, 8/15/11, Kevin Lynch <kevnstephanie@verizon.net> wrote:
I was reading Jerry's piece in the latest Small Craft about blue-water boats and it got me wondering something. Would there be any advantage to adding some lead weights in the lower trough in the hull of my M15. (the place where water bottles always seem to roll into) I happen to have about 70 pounds of lead and I thought this might let me keep the main full a little longer before having to reef. It's not a lot of weight but it would be very low in the hull, like the concrete filled keel in the Compac 16. Is this a dumb idea, I don't know. I imagine if it were a good idea Jerry would have done that when he built these.
Kevin Lynch
Dave: I've got a ton of respect for the guy who built the best-sailing boat I've ever owned, but I can't help commenting on the ballast issue for a tender boat. I've owned a few. I poured 150 lb. of ready-mix concrete in the bilge of a Chrysler 22, stored 25 lb. bags of #8 lead shot in the bilge of a Hunter 28.5, and added a water tank under the v-berth of a Slipper 17, as well as my M-17. But the very best way to improve a "tender" boat, in my experience is sail shape. I replaced the main in my Hunter and couldn't believe the improvement. The concrete and lead shot had no noticeable down-side. But I love my water tank. The extra weight is adjustable by how much water you carry. And the weight is where you want it in a pocket cruiser. You fill the tank for a several day cruise, when the boat is loaded up anyway. The weight forward keeps the transom up and out of the water, and you've got plenty of fresh water for drinking, cooking and washing. Drain it if you're racing. Mark House Durango, CO ----- Original Message ----- From: "W David Scobie" <wdscobie@yahoo.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 8:59 AM Subject: Re: M_Boats: Lead weight? forgot to add to my prior comment - jerry has _never_ stated the M15 has too little ballast. the only boat he has stated may have benefited from more ballast are his M23s. :: Dave Scobie :: former M15 owner - www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred :: M17 #375 - SWEET PEA - www.m17-375.webs.com :: Sage Marine - www.sagemarine.com --- On Wed, 8/17/11, W David Scobie <wdscobie@yahoo.com> wrote:
kevin:
DON'T add ballast weight. there are pictures on msog.org (or may be msogphoto.com) of a M15 that someone did a similar 'ballast improvement' that resulting in REALLY BAD sailing performance.
a few things -
* the weight would settle aft ... making the M15 sit low in the stern = decreased performance
* you are filling in the M15's bilge
:: Dave Scobie :: former M15 owner - www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred :: M17 #375 - SWEET PEA - www.m17-375.webs.com :: Sage Marine - www.sagemarine.com
--- On Mon, 8/15/11, Kevin Lynch <kevnstephanie@verizon.net> wrote:
I was reading Jerry's piece in the latest Small Craft about blue-water boats and it got me wondering something. Would there be any advantage to adding some lead weights in the lower trough in the hull of my M15. (the place where water bottles always seem to roll into) I happen to have about 70 pounds of lead and I thought this might let me keep the main full a little longer before having to reef. It's not a lot of weight but it would be very low in the hull, like the concrete filled keel in the Compac 16. Is this a dumb idea, I don't know. I imagine if it were a good idea Jerry would have done that when he built these.
Kevin Lynch
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How big of a water tank? I took a case of 16oz water bottles in a net bag and put it under the V berth in front of the mast. Not so much for ballast but for a three day trip. Joe SeaFrog M17 #651 ----- Original Message ----- From: Mark House To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 11:18 AM Subject: Re: M_Boats: Lead weight? Dave: I've got a ton of respect for the guy who built the best-sailing boat I've ever owned, but I can't help commenting on the ballast issue for a tender boat. I've owned a few. I poured 150 lb. of ready-mix concrete in the bilge of a Chrysler 22, stored 25 lb. bags of #8 lead shot in the bilge of a Hunter 28.5, and added a water tank under the v-berth of a Slipper 17, as well as my M-17. But the very best way to improve a "tender" boat, in my experience is sail shape. I replaced the main in my Hunter and couldn't believe the improvement. The concrete and lead shot had no noticeable down-side. But I love my water tank. The extra weight is adjustable by how much water you carry. And the weight is where you want it in a pocket cruiser. You fill the tank for a several day cruise, when the boat is loaded up anyway. The weight forward keeps the transom up and out of the water, and you've got plenty of fresh water for drinking, cooking and washing. Drain it if you're racing. Mark House Durango, CO ----- Original Message ----- From: "W David Scobie" <wdscobie@yahoo.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 8:59 AM Subject: Re: M_Boats: Lead weight? forgot to add to my prior comment - jerry has _never_ stated the M15 has too little ballast. the only boat he has stated may have benefited from more ballast are his M23s. :: Dave Scobie :: former M15 owner - www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred :: M17 #375 - SWEET PEA - www.m17-375.webs.com :: Sage Marine - www.sagemarine.com --- On Wed, 8/17/11, W David Scobie <wdscobie@yahoo.com> wrote:
kevin:
DON'T add ballast weight. there are pictures on msog.org (or may be msogphoto.com) of a M15 that someone did a similar 'ballast improvement' that resulting in REALLY BAD sailing performance.
a few things -
* the weight would settle aft ... making the M15 sit low in the stern = decreased performance
* you are filling in the M15's bilge
:: Dave Scobie :: former M15 owner - www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred :: M17 #375 - SWEET PEA - www.m17-375.webs.com :: Sage Marine - www.sagemarine.com
--- On Mon, 8/15/11, Kevin Lynch <kevnstephanie@verizon.net> wrote:
I was reading Jerry's piece in the latest Small Craft about blue-water boats and it got me wondering something. Would there be any advantage to adding some lead weights in the lower trough in the hull of my M15. (the place where water bottles always seem to roll into) I happen to have about 70 pounds of lead and I thought this might let me keep the main full a little longer before having to reef. It's not a lot of weight but it would be very low in the hull, like the concrete filled keel in the Compac 16. Is this a dumb idea, I don't know. I imagine if it were a good idea Jerry would have done that when he built these.
Kevin Lynch
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Joe: I've got 15 gallons, but it was very difficult to get in there. I think I'd go with 10 if I had to do it again. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe Murphy" <seagray@embarqmail.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 10:10 AM Subject: Re: M_Boats: Lead weight?
How big of a water tank? I took a case of 16oz water bottles in a net bag and put it under the V berth in front of the mast. Not so much for ballast but for a three day trip. Joe SeaFrog M17 #651 ----- Original Message ----- From: Mark House To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 11:18 AM Subject: Re: M_Boats: Lead weight?
Dave:
I've got a ton of respect for the guy who built the best-sailing boat I've ever owned, but I can't help commenting on the ballast issue for a tender boat. I've owned a few. I poured 150 lb. of ready-mix concrete in the bilge of a Chrysler 22, stored 25 lb. bags of #8 lead shot in the bilge of a Hunter 28.5, and added a water tank under the v-berth of a Slipper 17, as well as my M-17. But the very best way to improve a "tender" boat, in my experience is sail shape. I replaced the main in my Hunter and couldn't believe the improvement. The concrete and lead shot had no noticeable down-side. But I love my water tank. The extra weight is adjustable by how much water you carry. And the weight is where you want it in a pocket cruiser. You fill the tank for a several day cruise, when the boat is loaded up anyway. The weight forward keeps the transom up and out of the water, and you've got plenty of fresh water for drinking, cooking and washing. Drain it if you're racing.
Mark House Durango, CO
----- Original Message ----- From: "W David Scobie" <wdscobie@yahoo.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 8:59 AM Subject: Re: M_Boats: Lead weight?
forgot to add to my prior comment -
jerry has _never_ stated the M15 has too little ballast. the only boat he has stated may have benefited from more ballast are his M23s.
:: Dave Scobie :: former M15 owner - www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred :: M17 #375 - SWEET PEA - www.m17-375.webs.com :: Sage Marine - www.sagemarine.com
--- On Wed, 8/17/11, W David Scobie <wdscobie@yahoo.com> wrote:
kevin:
DON'T add ballast weight. there are pictures on msog.org (or may be msogphoto.com) of a M15 that someone did a similar 'ballast improvement' that resulting in REALLY BAD sailing performance.
a few things -
* the weight would settle aft ... making the M15 sit low in the stern = decreased performance
* you are filling in the M15's bilge
:: Dave Scobie :: former M15 owner - www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred :: M17 #375 - SWEET PEA - www.m17-375.webs.com :: Sage Marine - www.sagemarine.com
--- On Mon, 8/15/11, Kevin Lynch <kevnstephanie@verizon.net> wrote:
I was reading Jerry's piece in the latest Small Craft about blue-water boats and it got me wondering something. Would there be any advantage to adding some lead weights in the lower trough in the hull of my M15. (the place where water bottles always seem to roll into) I happen to have about 70 pounds of lead and I thought this might let me keep the main full a little longer before having to reef. It's not a lot of weight but it would be very low in the hull, like the concrete filled keel in the Compac 16. Is this a dumb idea, I don't know. I imagine if it were a good idea Jerry would have done that when he built these.
Kevin Lynch
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Thx, Joe ----- Original Message ----- From: Mark House To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 1:17 PM Subject: Re: M_Boats: Lead weight? Joe: I've got 15 gallons, but it was very difficult to get in there. I think I'd go with 10 if I had to do it again. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe Murphy" <seagray@embarqmail.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 10:10 AM Subject: Re: M_Boats: Lead weight?
How big of a water tank? I took a case of 16oz water bottles in a net bag and put it under the V berth in front of the mast. Not so much for ballast but for a three day trip. Joe SeaFrog M17 #651 ----- Original Message ----- From: Mark House To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 11:18 AM Subject: Re: M_Boats: Lead weight?
Dave:
I've got a ton of respect for the guy who built the best-sailing boat I've ever owned, but I can't help commenting on the ballast issue for a tender boat. I've owned a few. I poured 150 lb. of ready-mix concrete in the bilge of a Chrysler 22, stored 25 lb. bags of #8 lead shot in the bilge of a Hunter 28.5, and added a water tank under the v-berth of a Slipper 17, as well as my M-17. But the very best way to improve a "tender" boat, in my experience is sail shape. I replaced the main in my Hunter and couldn't believe the improvement. The concrete and lead shot had no noticeable down-side. But I love my water tank. The extra weight is adjustable by how much water you carry. And the weight is where you want it in a pocket cruiser. You fill the tank for a several day cruise, when the boat is loaded up anyway. The weight forward keeps the transom up and out of the water, and you've got plenty of fresh water for drinking, cooking and washing. Drain it if you're racing.
Mark House Durango, CO
----- Original Message ----- From: "W David Scobie" <wdscobie@yahoo.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 8:59 AM Subject: Re: M_Boats: Lead weight?
forgot to add to my prior comment -
jerry has _never_ stated the M15 has too little ballast. the only boat he has stated may have benefited from more ballast are his M23s.
:: Dave Scobie :: former M15 owner - www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred :: M17 #375 - SWEET PEA - www.m17-375.webs.com :: Sage Marine - www.sagemarine.com
--- On Wed, 8/17/11, W David Scobie <wdscobie@yahoo.com> wrote:
kevin:
DON'T add ballast weight. there are pictures on msog.org (or may be msogphoto.com) of a M15 that someone did a similar 'ballast improvement' that resulting in REALLY BAD sailing performance.
a few things -
* the weight would settle aft ... making the M15 sit low in the stern = decreased performance
* you are filling in the M15's bilge
:: Dave Scobie :: former M15 owner - www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred :: M17 #375 - SWEET PEA - www.m17-375.webs.com :: Sage Marine - www.sagemarine.com
--- On Mon, 8/15/11, Kevin Lynch <kevnstephanie@verizon.net> wrote:
I was reading Jerry's piece in the latest Small Craft about blue-water boats and it got me wondering something. Would there be any advantage to adding some lead weights in the lower trough in the hull of my M15. (the place where water bottles always seem to roll into) I happen to have about 70 pounds of lead and I thought this might let me keep the main full a little longer before having to reef. It's not a lot of weight but it would be very low in the hull, like the concrete filled keel in the Compac 16. Is this a dumb idea, I don't know. I imagine if it were a good idea Jerry would have done that when he built these.
Kevin Lynch
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I had a Starwind 223 after my first M17 that I considered pretty tender, my wife felt she had to tell me that the boat was tippy, some might have thought she was actually screaming it to me. Anyways, while I owned it, I replaced the mainsail, learned how to adjust/ tightened the backstay and put 100lbs of lead in the bilge. All three things made the boat much better to handle and also I gained a level of confidence in the boat's and my capabilities. Randy Sommerfeld No Worries M17 -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Mark House Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 10:19 AM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: Lead weight? Dave: I've got a ton of respect for the guy who built the best-sailing boat I've ever owned, but I can't help commenting on the ballast issue for a tender boat. I've owned a few. I poured 150 lb. of ready-mix concrete in the bilge of a Chrysler 22, stored 25 lb. bags of #8 lead shot in the bilge of a Hunter 28.5, and added a water tank under the v-berth of a Slipper 17, as well as my M-17. But the very best way to improve a "tender" boat, in my experience is sail shape. I replaced the main in my Hunter and couldn't believe the improvement. The concrete and lead shot had no noticeable down-side. But I love my water tank. The extra weight is adjustable by how much water you carry. And the weight is where you want it in a pocket cruiser. You fill the tank for a several day cruise, when the boat is loaded up anyway. The weight forward keeps the transom up and out of the water, and you've got plenty of fresh water for drinking, cooking and washing. Drain it if you're racing. Mark House Durango, CO ----- Original Message ----- From: "W David Scobie" <wdscobie@yahoo.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 8:59 AM Subject: Re: M_Boats: Lead weight? forgot to add to my prior comment - jerry has _never_ stated the M15 has too little ballast. the only boat he has stated may have benefited from more ballast are his M23s. :: Dave Scobie :: former M15 owner - www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred :: M17 #375 - SWEET PEA - www.m17-375.webs.com :: Sage Marine - www.sagemarine.com --- On Wed, 8/17/11, W David Scobie <wdscobie@yahoo.com> wrote:
kevin:
DON'T add ballast weight. there are pictures on msog.org (or may be msogphoto.com) of a M15 that someone did a similar 'ballast improvement' that resulting in REALLY BAD sailing performance.
a few things -
* the weight would settle aft ... making the M15 sit low in the stern = decreased performance
* you are filling in the M15's bilge
:: Dave Scobie :: former M15 owner - www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred :: M17 #375 - SWEET PEA - www.m17-375.webs.com :: Sage Marine - www.sagemarine.com
--- On Mon, 8/15/11, Kevin Lynch <kevnstephanie@verizon.net> wrote:
I was reading Jerry's piece in the latest Small Craft about blue-water boats and it got me wondering something. Would there be any advantage to adding some lead weights in the lower trough in the hull of my M15. (the place where water bottles always seem to roll into) I happen to have about 70 pounds of lead and I thought this might let me keep the main full a little longer before having to reef. It's not a lot of weight but it would be very low in the hull, like the concrete filled keel in the Compac 16. Is this a dumb idea, I don't know. I imagine if it were a good idea Jerry would have done that when he built these.
Kevin Lynch
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Randy and Kay Sommerfeld -
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Tom Smith -
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