Thanks, Doug. If you do find it, let me know; I'd be glad to pay postage or whatever. We are trying the bolt method for now, just to get the boat in the water. Cherri ----------

From: Doug Kelch <doug_kelch@yahoo.com> To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: M_Boats: m-15 pivot pin Date: Sun, Apr 14, 2002, 9:53 AM

Cherri,

I had a spare pin. If I can find it you can have it.

I am convinced the pin virbrates out while trailering. I trailer about 3 - 4k miles every year. The hole for the pin on my boat is probably larger than normal due to wear. I keep the pin in useing a piece of sail repair tape on both sides.

Thanks

Doug --- Mark Pavuk <mcpavuk@worldnet.att.net> wrote:

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Dale, I am wondering if there is any problem with just using a bolt, washers, and a nut that locks in ( I think I am using the right terms - my mechanical knowledge isn't much). My friend who is working on the boat for me wants to do a quick fix for the season and then really work on the boat next winter, so he wondered why one would need to use the epoxy. Wouldn't water get in there anyway? I found a bolt at West Marine for $5.00 that is what they call marine grade stainless steel. It fit perfectly (3/8") and I was going to cut off the head and the threads to make it a pin but am now wondering if that is necessary. Cherri ----------

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From: "Honshells" <chonshell@ia4u.net> To: <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Subject: M_Boats: m-15 pivot pin Date: Sat, Apr 13, 2002, 2:06 PM

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Dale, I'd love to see that pic on the MSOG website.

Thanks, Craig

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p.s. Did you bevel the leading edge of your new

steel board/do any

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"airfoil" shaping of any kind?

----- Original Message ----- From: "Dale Williams" <dalew@brainerd.net> To: <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Friday, April 12, 2002 11:39 PM Subject: M_Boats: m-15 pivot pin

Cherri:

I had a centerboard made from steel and will want to drop it out for inspection from time to time. Since I don't want to monkey around with epoxy each time, I cut a pin to the width of the keel and had the ends tapped. Allen bolts inserted through caps screw into each end of the pin and hold in place. John, who made my board and the pin set-up said that he would be glad to make pins for anyone who was interested for ( I would have to check with him in case I am remembering wrong) $20, shipping included. If you are interested I can take a picture of my keel with the pin in it and post it on the web for you.

Dale Williams Staples, MN M-15 #185 "Sophie Mae"

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