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Re: M_Boats: Cool Boats - One more - The Rhodes 22
by David Thomason 18 Aug '04

18 Aug '04

I think the teak rails & stuff are an option. I've never seen one in person, but it does have a bit of a "dated" look to it. I guess the dreaming is part of the fun. I know I went & looked at a 33" Rogers a couple of weekends ago, that the photos looked very good (it is a beautiful boat), but it was beyond my repair skills. It would take 20K to do it yourself. How a boat can go from 120K to essentially worthless in 20 years is beyond me, but I suppose if you use automobiles as a comparison, some folks just can't seem to take care of things. Anyway, the Monty still looks like the best bet. >>> leyake(a)juno.com 08/18/04 08:10PM >>> I've checked out that website before, too, and was impressed with all the details and little goodies on the Rhodes 22, but after seeing one in person last weekend, I gotta say it doesn't do much for me. It looks very functional and all, but it has no "beauty" (in the eyes of this beholder), no sweet lines, teak, or the intangibles that make a sailboat look classic. My 2 bits worth. Larry On Tue, 17 Aug 2004 21:11:15 -0400 "David Thomason" <thomasond2(a)michigan.gov> writes: > I spent quite a while looking at that website today (hey, I was > backing > up data: one of the most boring jobs known to man), and it sure > looks > neat. They're going to be here at the fall boat show in Michigan, > I > think I'll go see one in person. Actually, I'm going to be in the > Smokies in early October, looks as if a side trip to the Ocean is > called > for (they're built in North Carolina, and promise you a ride if you > go > to the factory). Thanks for the tip. At almost 40K, it still > looks > like a good value. > > >>> shawn(a)ori.org 08/17/04 12:50PM >>> > > Hi All: > > A relatively little known, but great boat. Check it out. > > http://www.rhodes22.com/home.html > > cheers- > Shawn Boles > Grey Mist (M17 #276 1978) > > > > > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats > > _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats

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New-Old M-17
by William Sylvester 18 Aug '04

18 Aug '04

Endelig, our 1978 M-17, has been restored. On the first outing, we could not get the centerboard to drop. So I guess she isn't completely restored yet. I now have the centerboard out and am preparing to fair it with epoxy. My question is, what paint should I use for a final coat on the centerboard? She will be dry sailed on the trailer and only be in the water when we sail. No anti-fouling paint needed. Thanks, Bill Sylvester Endelig M-17 # 279

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Re: M_Boats: Cool Boats - One more - The Rhodes 22
by Larry E Yake 18 Aug '04

18 Aug '04

I've checked out that website before, too, and was impressed with all the details and little goodies on the Rhodes 22, but after seeing one in person last weekend, I gotta say it doesn't do much for me. It looks very functional and all, but it has no "beauty" (in the eyes of this beholder), no sweet lines, teak, or the intangibles that make a sailboat look classic. My 2 bits worth. Larry On Tue, 17 Aug 2004 21:11:15 -0400 "David Thomason" <thomasond2(a)michigan.gov> writes: > I spent quite a while looking at that website today (hey, I was > backing > up data: one of the most boring jobs known to man), and it sure > looks > neat. They're going to be here at the fall boat show in Michigan, > I > think I'll go see one in person. Actually, I'm going to be in the > Smokies in early October, looks as if a side trip to the Ocean is > called > for (they're built in North Carolina, and promise you a ride if you > go > to the factory). Thanks for the tip. At almost 40K, it still > looks > like a good value. > > >>> shawn(a)ori.org 08/17/04 12:50PM >>> > > Hi All: > > A relatively little known, but great boat. Check it out. > > http://www.rhodes22.com/home.html > > cheers- > Shawn Boles > Grey Mist (M17 #276 1978) > > > > > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats > >

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RE: M_Boats: sweet boats: the montgomery line
by Smith, Tom 18 Aug '04

18 Aug '04

Yes he did (he still makes a pretty fast surf ski, I believe). We have one of his tandems, and a fast solo (both Kevlar), and a glass solo he designed for rivers. All excellent boats. Matter of fact, if I had to get rid of every boat I own, and could only keep one, the Kevlar solo is the boat I'd keep. Excellent design--very fast. t Tom Smith and Jane Van Winkle M15--345 Chukar M17--064 Unnamed -----Original Message

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Re: M_Boats: Yamaha 2.5HP on M15 w/fixed mount?
by LUDLOWD2＠aol.com 17 Aug '04

17 Aug '04

David No cavitation problem with the new M15 motor mount and the long Honda 2 HP x 4 stroke. Even in chop. Don M15 #620, Sweet Dream

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more great brit boats . . .
by Honshells 17 Aug '04

17 Aug '04

A fiberglass lapstrake classic, the Charlie Ward Traditional Boats' Norfolk Oyster: http://www.charlieward-trad-boats.co.uk/HTML/Frames/Newboatsframe.html and a proposed one-design traditional racer: The Orwell Corinthian: http://www.classicmarine.co.uk/orwell.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: "Honshells" <chonshell(a)ia4u.net> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 7:37 PM Subject: Cool Boats - One more - The Rhodes 22 Yeah - It's cool . . . I've climbed around on one at the Strictly Sail Chicago boat show . . . Very unique automated motor-mount . . . ----- Original Message ----- From: "Shawn Boles" <shawn(a)ori.org> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 12:50 PM Subject: Cool Boats - One more - The Rhodes 22 Hi All: A relatively little known, but great boat. Check it out. http://www.rhodes22.com/home.html cheers- Shawn Boles Grey Mist (M17 #276 1978)

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Yamaha 2.5
by Richard Cottrell 17 Aug '04

17 Aug '04

When comparing the Honda 2hp with the Yamaha 2.5, it should be noted the additonal 10 pounds makes a difference with how deep the prop is below the waterline. I was a little surprised how much deeper the prop is with the Yamaha. I've been sailing on S. San Francisco Bay out of Redwood City the past couple weeks. The Yamaha has been terrific, although I've not had to experience much chop nor have I motored against more than a 2 knot current. My Honda is also having problems with the exhaust not being water cooled due to some problem with pumping. It's a '92, I believe. Rich Cottrell

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Re: M_Boats: Cool Boats - One more - The Rhodes 22
by David Thomason 17 Aug '04

17 Aug '04

I spent quite a while looking at that website today (hey, I was backing up data: one of the most boring jobs known to man), and it sure looks neat. They're going to be here at the fall boat show in Michigan, I think I'll go see one in person. Actually, I'm going to be in the Smokies in early October, looks as if a side trip to the Ocean is called for (they're built in North Carolina, and promise you a ride if you go to the factory). Thanks for the tip. At almost 40K, it still looks like a good value. >>> shawn(a)ori.org 08/17/04 12:50PM >>> Hi All: A relatively little known, but great boat. Check it out. http://www.rhodes22.com/home.html cheers- Shawn Boles Grey Mist (M17 #276 1978) _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats

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RE: M_Boats: sweet boats: the montgomery line
by Smith, Tom 17 Aug '04

17 Aug '04

You'll want to see the canoes and outriggers too Tod... Tom Smith and Jane Van Winkle M15--345 Chukar M17--064 Unnamed -----Original Message----- From: htmills(a)bright.net [mailto:htmills@bright.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 3:14 PM To: 'For and about Montgomery Sailboats' Subject: M_Boats: sweet boats: the montgomery line Jerry, What all sizes of sailboats did you make? It would be great to know more about them...pics, the rig, board config (cb vs dagger), etc to have on the MSOG web page. 6-8, 7-11,...???...12...???...15, 17, 23 That 12 is sure a sweet looking boat. Tod _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats This message was scanned for viruses!!

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RE: M_Boats: Norseboat
by Smith, Tom 17 Aug '04

17 Aug '04

If I was getting yet another sailboat, I'd sure consider this one... http://www.norseboat.com/ Tom Smith Customer Solutions, EMG Itron, Inc. 509-891-3674 -----Original Message----- From: Steve MacDonald [mailto:sfmac@gsinet.net] Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2004 12:45 PM To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: RE: montgomery_boats Digest, Vol 18, Issue 29 I don't know about the Melonseed, but how about a Wayfarer, (www.abbottboats.com) also builder of the 420 and Soling, is what I was considering until I decided a that either a Potter or Montgomery 15 would better meet what I want to do with a sailboat. By the way, Steve MacDonald, Dunbarton, NH longing for my own boat and almost settled on a Montgomery 15. Original Message 8 text deleted. Message: 8 Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 13:19:42 EDT From: IDCLLC(a)aol.com Subject: Re: M_Boats: compromise To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com Message-ID: <f.30c6eb5f.2e50f52e(a)aol.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" I was going to offer a Melonseed as a possibility, until I read the bit about sitting on seats! Still, you might want to entertain the idea. Gorgeous hull, amazingly seaworthy, planes downwind, sets up in minutes, rows well, and all spars stow inside... Oh, have the resources for a fleet of small boats! Cheers, Steve Tyree, P-15 In a message dated 8/15/2004 9:39:22 AM Central Standard Time, chonshell(a)ia4u.net writes: My thoughts exactly, as owner of an M17 and 1/3 partner in a PS Flicka . . . However, I actually want to go smaller: Get out of the Flicka partnership, and acquire a small open classic daysailor that is easy to launch, retrieve and singlehand on smaller lakes . . . However, not a dinghy, but a boat in which one sits on benches, rather than floorboards . . . ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ montgomery_boats mailing list montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats End of montgomery_boats Digest, Vol 18, Issue 29 ************************************************ _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats This message was scanned for viruses!!

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