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Re: M_Boats: Lake Hartwell Rendezvous
by Saltm17＠aol.com 14 May '03

14 May '03

The more the merrier! John Edwards M17 # 372 Miss T

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Re: M_Boats: New old M-17
by Harvey Wilson 14 May '03

14 May '03

>>Does the 3 hp do the job? Thank you for the information about rudder clearance.<< The 3hp Seagull goes the job quite well on my inland lane ( Lake Lanier, Ga) I even used a 36 pound thrust electric motor, and it did well... but there was no wind, etc. and it wouldn't drive the boat onto the trailer like a larger motor would. I toyed with the idea of getting the largest 12 V electric made (52 pounds thrust) but considered the weight of motor and a suitable battery and got the 3 hp. Seagull instead. I then got the 5 hp Seagull because the Admirable ( an accountant by trade) wasn't happy with the way we had to pole the boat out of the slip...it has F-N-R drive. You'll be able to get by with a smaller motor if you sail inland, and don't mind the lack of reverse, but do consider the larger one if you hope to sail in other areas and encounter adverse conditions. A 4 stroke motor has definite advantages over the 2 stroke, but in my case, I use so little fuel...less then a pint when I use the 3 hp... a bit more with the 5 hp, and both are the newest (1989 and 1992!!) QB series with 50-1 gas-oil mix, and using synthetic oil that's biodegradable, I don't worry about polluting. Harvey/ Ga M-17 Stargazer #294

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Re: M_Boats: M17 New Owner
by Wilsometer＠aol.com 14 May '03

14 May '03

In a message dated 5/13/03 8:27:37 PM, Egatempo(a)aol.com writes: >After pondering and examining the pro's and con's able assisted by your > >responses to my query of M15 Vs M17 I have made an offer for a 1982 M17 >#342 >that has been accepted. > >All that is left to do is get the boat up from Texas (2000 miles). Then > >starts the work of getting to know her and outfitting her for single handling > >and of course lets not forget sailing her. I will be depending on this >list >to be of great help in the future. > >George >Boatless (but not for long) >We cannot direct the wind, >but we can adjust our sails. George, Welcome and congratulations! I remember the anticipation of picking up my M15, also thousands of miles away. I think the long distance pickup is, in fact, a right of passage for would be Montgomery owners. There are many among us who have had to go great distances--as well as endure many hardships--to pick up our boats. I once wrote/posted a story about my misadventures, but it seems to long lost in the archives (they don't seem to go back that far). I'll look forward to hearing about your adventures! Scott, M15 #478 'bebe'

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M17 New Owner
by Egatempo＠aol.com 14 May '03

14 May '03

After pondering and examining the pro's and con's able assisted by your responses to my query of M15 Vs M17 I have made an offer for a 1982 M17 #342 that has been accepted. All that is left to do is get the boat up from Texas (2000 miles). Then starts the work of getting to know her and outfitting her for single handling and of course lets not forget sailing her. I will be depending on this list to be of great help in the future. George Boatless (but not for long) We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust our sails.

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RE: M_Boats: Engine stuff
by Morris, Giles 14 May '03

14 May '03

Just a brief note of thanks to everybody who responded. I think that you have saved me many hours of work, and I very much appreciate the effort that you went to for me. I'd left it this long in the hope of reporting early success, but it turned out that the flexible mounts were wrong (Yanmar but small, I'm guessing from a 1GM) and I need to go through a cycle of exchanging parts. Oh, well. But at least I noticed before pulling the engine out. Giles Morris

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Re: M_Boats: M17 Midboom Sheeting
by Rotortom2＠aol.com 14 May '03

14 May '03

My M-17 #330 "Wild Hare" has the mainsheet traveller located forward, just aft of the cabin entrance. Tom

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M17 Rudder
by Egatempo＠aol.com 14 May '03

14 May '03

Has any one experimented with a folding rudder for the M17 similar to the M15 George Boatless (but not for long) We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust our sails.

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M17 Midboom Sheeting
by Egatempo＠aol.com 13 May '03

13 May '03

My 1982 (new to me) M17 has the main sheet traveler in approximately the center of the cockpit and about 2/3 of the distance aft on the boom. Has any one moved the traveler forward in the cockpit just prior to the cabin entrance, putting the Mainsheet approximately mid boom? I know the forces will increase and may require a 4-5:1 mainsheet Any feed back will be appreciated. George Boatless (but not for long) We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust our sails.

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Re: M_Boats: fire extinguisher, tiller cleats, mildew, slipcovers, hubs
by Harvey Wilson 13 May '03

13 May '03

Hi Gordon.. >>Have you tried a penetrating oil called "Tri-Flo" on those rusted on bolts?<< I've not used Tri-Flo, but have used Kroil and several other "wonder rust breakers". Where's the best place to find it?? Is it similiar to Breakfree CLP...a teflon enriched cleaner, lube, penetrator?? Harvey/ Ga M-17 Stargazer #294

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Re: M_Boats: fire extinguisher, tiller cleats, mildew, slipcovers, hubs
by Harvey Wilson 13 May '03

13 May '03

Hi Tod.. >> I've heard of people taking a > complete hub assembly with them for a spare, so when I was in the > local Tractor Supply I browsed the trailer parts > but didn't see anything quite like my hubs (which use lug BOLTS rather > than studs/nuts).<< I've been considering replacing the hubs on Stargazer's trailer with the studs/nuts type instead of the bolt type that's presently rust welded in place. I've bent several wrenches trying to get them off, but since Stargazer's in the water for the last 2 years, it's a low priority.....but soon!! How much were the hubs at the trailer supply ?? I can't remember which type West Marine carries, but they come in a nice kit and boxed in a thick plastic carry case. I may have to try heating the studs to remove them...if they were nuts, it would be a snap to crack them. Harvey/ Ga M-17 Stargazer #294 PS...I'm interested in your galley setup

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