September 2004 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

A new guppy in the pond
by Cindy Chris 27 Sep '04

27 Sep '04

Hi All, I'm new to your group, but not new to sailing. Years and years ago, I had a lovely lady --- an O'Day 23. Now, I'm up in years and want to get back into sailing, but on an easier mode and I have taken a liking to what I read about the M-15. I'd love to see one in person, if there is anyone around South Carolina who would like to extend me an invitation to stop by for a look-see. In the meantime, I shall be lurking about, enjoying reading about your adventures. Chris __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - 100MB free storage! http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail

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Re: M_Boats: Compass / Hatch boards
by Randy Watkins 27 Sep '04

27 Sep '04

Don, What compass do you use, and how do you mount it? thanks Randy W. M15 Becca Anne >>> LUDLOWD2(a)aol.com 9/27/04 6:23:50 AM >>> Bill. Take a good hand compass and check out the area for magnetic influences (Variation) at that spot. I did that on my M-15 and found the best spot (including access was on the sliding hatch cover ( I use a removable type compass). great visibility too. Don _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats

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Re: M_Boats: Compass / Hatch boards
by LUDLOWD2＠aol.com 27 Sep '04

27 Sep '04

Bill. Take a good hand compass and check out the area for magnetic influences (Variation) at that spot. I did that on my M-15 and found the best spot (including access was on the sliding hatch cover ( I use a removable type compass). great visibility too. Don

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Re: M_Boats: Hatch boards
by TOMMYVAL＠aol.com 26 Sep '04

26 Sep '04

Bill I made the switch and no problem Gary

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RE: M23 for Sale
by Wayne Saewyc 25 Sep '04

25 Sep '04

The gent from Vancouver also contacted this seller... with some of the same worries Rachel found. This isn't a pristine boat. But it also isn't a complete project either (for example, it floats...) I will try to get a chance to look at it. (I'll be meeting an M23 tomorrow, and if everything worked out *just*right* I might have time to drive down and see it - it's in Olympia, WA) Anyone know if the new (bronze) swing keel can be fit into the original case? Wayne Saewyc

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Hatch boards
by BILLAMICASR＠aol.com 25 Sep '04

25 Sep '04

Hi All, I have a picture of "Dulcibella" (M-17) with a compas mounted in the lower companionway board. I'd like to do the same. Here's the question... Anyone know if the new three board set will slide right into my 1992? (Has a 2 board set right now) Bill SF Bay M-17 #495 "Tiperary"

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RE: web page updated: North Channel 2004
by Stan Froseth 25 Sep '04

25 Sep '04

Tod, what a great photo-album--thanks. You are truly a master with the camera. The 2004 sailing season isn't over yet and we're already planning our return to the North Channel in 2005. Stan & Lynn Froseth M15 "Cat's Paw" Duluth MN _________________________________________________________________ Check out Election 2004 for up-to-date election news, plus voter tools and more! http://special.msn.com/msn/election2004.armx

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New Member
by Vernon Mosso 25 Sep '04

25 Sep '04

My name is Vernon. I had a 420 decades ago still have it but not in service. After watching sailing in the Olympics on TV, I thought I would get back into it. I start in where I left off years ago. Yes with the WWP. From there I check out Hunter, Compac, Macgregor, Precision, Rhodes, and others that I cannot recall now. I thought that the Rhodes site really had a lot of great information on boats. It seem to be analogous as to how they build the Montgomery line. I like and agree with the physics of compromise in the Montgomery line not full keel but has a lot of positive features that other boats lack. I hope I can be in the group because at this time I really do not have a boat. I am looking I think for a Montgomery 17. I have had tons of hours on line investigating everything there is on boats. Heck that is half the fun. I even called a guy with a used Macgregor 26C. I just could not bring myself to take a look at it. What can I say the style of the boat does matter. I think that the Montgomery does it right; NorSea too by the way. I like the cutter class of boats but my preference has always been for schooners but they are definitely outside my price range. I was wondering if Bob or Jerry at Montgomery could make a cutter of the 17 interesting but I think that maybe they should be making those kinds of decision. After all they are the experts. Well, I just thought I would say hello and I have enjoyed reading the articles. I am not sure just when I am going to jump in here. I might just weather the winter and start this spring it all depends. --- Vernon and Linda Mosso --- vmosso(a)earthlink.net --- EarthLink: It's your Internet.

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RE: M_Boats: Seaward
by David Thomason 23 Sep '04

23 Sep '04

That knida' defies the term "pocket cruiser!" BTW, I was talking to a fellow who just priced out a new Com-Pac 25 with a diesel power package, and most of the toys, excluding Radar @ $77K.

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SCA & M-15
by BILLAMICASR＠aol.com 22 Sep '04

22 Sep '04

Hi All, Just received my Sept / Oct issuer of Small Craft Advisor Sailing Rag (magazine). What a treat... They did the review of the M-15 and boy was it glowing!!! I wont spoil the reading fun for those still awaiting their copy of SCA... But, suffice to say, they (SCA) didn't find much wrong with the M-15 and had lots of good comments about the construction, sea-worthy-ness, Cabin and sailing quality As well as resale value and lots more... There was a few mentions about the modifications we (sailors) make. And I believe there was mention of Connie, Bill Hartwick, John Harris, and my M-Boat mentor Bob Becker & more... Makes me want to save some money for an M-15... Alas, I'll just have to tough it out with my M-17. Hey, BTW... There is a full page line drawing of good quality of the M-15 in this issue (would look fine on a T-shirt). Haven't spent much time on the Internet as of late (regretfully) Been working - got over 60 hours in this week. When the rains come, I'll head for warmer climates. Bill - SF Bay Area M-17 #496 "Tiperary" PS... There must have been other stuff in this issue... But, I haven't paid much attention to it as yet.

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