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Re: M_Boats: Tiller extension
by Saltm17＠aol.com 04 Sep '02

04 Sep '02

I replaced the tiller on my M17 when the original cracked. From West Marine I purchased a Catalina 22 tiller, and modified it. I routed out the butt area so the cheek plates would fit correctly. It extends forward as far as possible on the M17 and just clears the main sheet. It does help better balance the boat, but it also has a large handle area. It also provides a better attachment point for the auto - tiller. John

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Re: M_Boats: Electric system
by Harvey Wilson 03 Sep '02

03 Sep '02

Hi Jerry.. Send me an e-mail with your address, and I'll drop a check in the mail for $15 for one of those M-17 water pumps. Also, what kind of portapotty fits a 1979 model?? harveywilson(a)compuserve.com

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Re: M_Boats: Electric system
by Larry Yake 03 Sep '02

03 Sep '02

Jerry, I'ld be interested in one of the hand pumps. Can't beat 10 bucks. How do I order? Larry yake On Fri, 16 Aug 2002 15:06:59 -0700 "Jerry Montgomery" <jmbn(a)innercite.com> writes: Hi- The original 17's had a hand pump with the water system option- I have a box of them left if you're interested. Don't know how much they are worth these days, but 10. plus shipping sounds good to me. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: Bob Nesbitt To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 6:06 PM Subject: M_Boats: Electric system I have a 1977 M-17 that needs electrical work and a fresh water system. I had to remove the old system years ago because of corrosion. Now I want to replace the systems and I am not sure how everything goes together. Does anyone know if the old M-17 had an electric pump that provided water to the sink? Thanks Bob Nesbitt Minneapolis "Pretty Tacky" Hull 266 Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com

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Re: M_Boats: Older M17 Centerboard
by Woodsybill＠aol.com 03 Sep '02

03 Sep '02

Yes, but barely (#55)

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M17 outboard size, pivoting rudder
by Harvey Wilson 02 Sep '02

02 Sep '02

Hi John.. Methinks that you can replace the 4hp with a smaller 4 stroke, but it depends on the sailing that you do. You didn't mention where you sail, if there's strong wind/tides that you need to motor against, etc. I've powered Stargazer with a 36 pound thrust trolling motor while I was getting the 8hp Evinrude repaired. The former owner sailed out of Ft. Myers, Fla., in the Gulf, and probably needed the 8hp when the tide was wrong. I sail on Lake Lanier, Ga., and use a 3hp Seagull. Some wind at times, but no current to motor against. Unless you do a lot of motoring, I'd forego the alternator. It won't give the battery much of a charge for the few minutes one usually motors to get out of the slip/ launching area into the wind. Harvey/ Ga M-17 Stargazer #294

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Electric
by Irv Kooris 02 Sep '02

02 Sep '02

I have the spot for the battery, a panel and battery switch on my M17 and want to wire navigation lights, 12 volt plug, and cabin lights. What is the best battery to get for this application and are there any plans etc. in the archives? Irv

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Fw: Sail Shape
by Jerry Williams 02 Sep '02

02 Sep '02

----- Original Message ----- From: Jerry Williams To: montgomery_boats(a)lists.xmission.com Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2002 8:47 PM Subject: Sail Shape Left work at 4 and went for a sail in the rain. I was the only boat on 13.5 mile long Lake Wallenpaupak in NE Pa. Winds were about 10 mph, rain was light, and the sail was perfect. I have not gotten the trolling motor out from down below yet this year. Smaller is definately better. I am still a relatively new Montgomery owner and have a question regarding position of the boom with the sail raised and sheeted fairly close. Is the boom lower at the aft end than at the gooseneck? Jerry Williams Montgomery 15 A'Claim

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M17 outboard size, pivoting rudder
by John Crews 02 Sep '02

02 Sep '02

I have a 4hp 2-stroke on my M17 and want to upgrade to a 4-stroke. I'm wondering whether a lesser hp engine will work. Since I would very much like to have the optional battery charging system, I guess 4 or 5 hp is the lowest I can go anyway. In some of the places I sail (Like Morro Bay) the first thing that hits bottom is the rudder on my 1974 M17. Has anyone got ideas on how to modify the rudder some that it either pivots back or can be pulled up partially? Thanks. Regards, John Crews _________________________________________________________________ Join the worlds largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com

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