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Re: M_Boats: Replacing an M15 Mast
by chbenneck＠juno.com 17 Nov '04

17 Nov '04

Hi Clint, My recommendatrion is to go with an all stayfast (non-stretch) main halyard and not a rope / wire halyard. Easier to use: You can remove it when you store the boat for the winter without disassembling the mast head fitting If you get wear spots, you can end-for-end the halyard, and keep using it. Connie

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Re: M_Boats: McKibbin Sails
by bobjudy2＠comcast.net 17 Nov '04

17 Nov '04

I have a set of Mckibbin Rainbow Sails that I think are probably 1982 vintage. They are like a flowery hat on a pretty lady. I sent a picture to Bill so he can add it to his website. Bob Becker 1982 M15 #208 > My McKibbin sails, main, std jib, storm jib, heavy weather jib, genoa > and spinnaker are excellent. I don't know what year the previous owner > (Ed Broch) bought them, but Vanilla is a 1983. > Happy sailing! > --Gary Hyde > N24 'Sailabration' > M15 #235 'Vanilla' > > > On Nov 16, 2004, at 5:59 AM, Chef Theo Petron wrote: > > > My M23 has tanbark McKibbin sails. Two jibs, one reefs and a main > > All is good shape at 25years! > > > > Chef Theo Petron > > DinnerWhere-A Personal Chef Service > > "Eat Well or Don't Eat at All!" > > kitchen line: 651-696-0032 > > on-the-go: 612-730-6109 > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats > > > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats

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McKibbin Sails
by Chef Theo Petron 17 Nov '04

17 Nov '04

My M23 has tanbark McKibbin sails. Two jibs, one reefs and a main All is good shape at 25years! Chef Theo Petron DinnerWhere-A Personal Chef Service "Eat Well or Don't Eat at All!" kitchen line: 651-696-0032 on-the-go: 612-730-6109

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Does anyone know the color of the M-15 keel and color stripe?
by nbundek 17 Nov '04

17 Nov '04

I'm repainting and don't know the exact color. Is there a special type of paint? Boat is in dry storage so anti-fouling is not needed. Norm M-15 #172

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Replacing an M15 Mast
by Rick Langer 17 Nov '04

17 Nov '04

Clint, I was just about to cover my boat for the winter, but I would be glad to take measurements before I do it. However, I'm not familiar with the hound bolt. If you give me specifics I'll take the measurements. Rick Langer M15 #337 p.s. If it's not too painful, please tell us how the mast was lost. > Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2004 21:00:32 -0800 > From: "Comcast Mail" <clint.hill(a)comcast.net> > Subject: M_Boats: Replacing an M15 Mast > To: <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Message-ID: <E1CUHvs-0005ZF-00(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > First, I'd like to congratulate all of you on your enthusiasm and love of > the Montgomery boats. I've been eave-dropping on this forum for about 2 > years. The boat's classic appearance and your obvious devotion to the boats > caused me to go looking for one. And I found one. > > > > Unfortunately, during my first outing with her, I made a rookie mistake and > lost the mast. I've purchased the necessary Dwyer replacement mast and > parts, but I don't know how to assemble them. I would greatly appreciate it > if someone would measure their late model M15 mast and send me the > measurements. For example, how far up from the foot of the mast does the > hound bolt go? > > > > Bob Eeg was very helpful putting me in touch with Dwyer and ensuring that I > got the right parts. However, he has been difficult to catch in the shop so > he can look up the measurements that I need and give them to me. > Consequently, I have a mast and parts, and some vacation time coming, but no > idea how to assemble the mast. > > > > If you would send me the measurements for the hardware on your mast, I'd > happily create a drawing to post on the MSOG site for everyone's future use. > Although, I hope you never need it. Losing a mast is a sickening > experience. > > > > Thanks for you help, > > > > Clint > > M15, "Youngblood, #261, 1983 > >

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Re: M_Boats: Replacing an M15 Mast
by Randy Watkins 17 Nov '04

17 Nov '04

Hi Clint, Sorry about the mast. We lost one, boom and sail on a board boat one time. I'm planning on having our boat out this weekend and will take some measurements. I'll also shoot a few pics if that would help. Ours is a 1981 so don't know if the year matters. Regards, Randy W. M15 Becca Anne Texas >>> clint.hill(a)comcast.net 11/16/04 11:00:32 PM >>> First, I'd like to congratulate all of you on your enthusiasm and love of the Montgomery boats. I've been eave-dropping on this forum for about 2 years. The boat's classic appearance and your obvious devotion to the boats caused me to go looking for one. And I found one. Unfortunately, during my first outing with her, I made a rookie mistake and lost the mast. I've purchased the necessary Dwyer replacement mast and parts, but I don't know how to assemble them. I would greatly appreciate it if someone would measure their late model M15 mast and send me the measurements. For example, how far up from the foot of the mast does the hound bolt go? Bob Eeg was very helpful putting me in touch with Dwyer and ensuring that I got the right parts. However, he has been difficult to catch in the shop so he can look up the measurements that I need and give them to me. Consequently, I have a mast and parts, and some vacation time coming, but no idea how to assemble the mast. If you would send me the measurements for the hardware on your mast, I'd happily create a drawing to post on the MSOG site for everyone's future use. Although, I hope you never need it. Losing a mast is a sickening experience. Thanks for you help, Clint M15, "Youngblood, #261, 1983 _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats

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Re: M_Boats: Replacing an M15 Mast
by IDCLLC＠aol.com 17 Nov '04

17 Nov '04

Did you really, really lose the mast, like it's on the bottom of the bay? (I've deposited a batten in the bottom of a lake so far, but no masts yet...) If you've got the bits left, you could get all your measurements from the ends, with the possible exception of overall length. Most people find overhanging wires and limbs at the ramp to be the most efficient way to lunch a mast. The resulting L shaped item still leaves a lot that can be measured from. Measuring from the original would be the surest way to get everything in the right place for your boat, as well. Cheers Steve Tyree, P-15 #2098

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Mercury inflatables
by Roberta Dvorscak 16 Nov '04

16 Nov '04

Anybody familiar with Mercury Inflatable boats? There are some new ones for sale on EBay at wholesale prices. Sale ends in 13 hours. I'm seriously considering one for a dingy. It would be nice to hear an opinion or experience from somebody on this list before jumping, though. Thanks Mark D. M23 # 74 Faith

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Re: M_Boats: McKibbin Sails
by Saltm17＠aol.com 16 Nov '04

16 Nov '04

I still use my McKibbin sails after 20 years, and it's true that virtually any sail that isn't torn will move a sailboat through the water, but the difference that new, well cut sails can provide has to be felt to be believed. The increased speed is amazing. I was nowhere near competitive with my McKibbin sails and only picked up enough speed to be in the race when I purchased new ones. Also a new main will let you point much higher than an old baggy one. And "baggy" is a relative word. My McKibbin main doesn't look baggy to the eye, but I can point higher and go much faster with the new main. John Edwards

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Re: M_Boats: ooops
by chbenneck＠juno.com 16 Nov '04

16 Nov '04

Hi Gilbert, If it makes you fell any better, the M15 doesn't steer at all when you have removed the rudder and use the outboard for steering. Then you shut it down, and think you can use the outboard as a rudder...... It's a sickening feeling. Tight quarters; boat is moving; and you can't steer................crash! Been there: done that too! Connie

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