December 2005 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

RE: M_Boats: Restoration progress on 064
by Tom Smith 29 Dec '05

29 Dec '05

Some of you guys might know I'm restoring a '75 M17 aptly named 064. That's the number of either weeks, months, or years it will take to complete this mission. But never mind my pain. I recently removed all the woodwork to sand and refinish it. Don't know if this assembly method was SOP, but the wood pieces were attached with SS wood screws from the inside. I'm going to reattach using SS machine screws and nuts. Somebody refresh my memory about the type of drill I need to drill the bolt hole and countersink for the screw head and bung in a single operation please, and a recommended manufacturer. Thanks. t /)) Tom Smith & Jane VanWinkle M15/345--Chukar M17/496--Unnamed

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Re: M_Boats: Photos for the Photo Site
by LUDLOWD2＠aol.com 29 Dec '05

29 Dec '05

Bill: Good luck with the consulting job. I love the photo site, usually check it several times a week at lunch. Kep us abreast of the status of you M15. Can't wait to see the photos. Don

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Re: M_Boats: AZ Montgomery dealers
by GILASAILR＠aol.com 28 Dec '05

28 Dec '05

Sean, Tom VanAtta owner of the Ships Store in Tucson was a dealer, probably sold as many or more than any of us in the state. Advance/Arizona Yachts was a dealer starting with the dinghies M-10, M-12 etc and then the M-17 and later the M-15 starting around 1972ish thru the selling of Montgomery Sailboats to the current owner/builder. Sails West was a dealer - unsure of the dates. I don't think we sold any M 23's (maybe 1). Gary O. M-17 #316a M-7'11

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AZ Montgomery dealers
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 28 Dec '05

28 Dec '05

Rick, Yep there was at least one dealer here in AZ. My good friend David Klug sold Montys right here in little ol' Havasu (back then it was a population of about 15,000). That's how I got introduced to them. I think that there may have possibly been another dealer in the Phoenix or Tucson area as well but I am not sure. There was a sailboat place in Phoenix called Sails West or something like that but they are long out of business. Dave had a 23. I was just emailing with him because his was a kit boat where the owner finished it himself. He had installed round portholes, like the pictures of Native Dancer and he also had a roller trailer like Native Dancer. Last we knew of his boat was when he sold it up in the Morro Bay area around 89 or 90. We were both looking at the pics wondering if that could be his old 23. The other 23 was owned by a local dentist named Jim Haamstra. Not sure what happened to that one. We now know the whereabouts and have pics of of 10 of the 19 or 20 original 23's. Keep your eyes and ears open. Seems like you never know when or where another pops up.

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Re: M_Boats: 23 fans
by Rmceagrella＠aol.com 28 Dec '05

28 Dec '05

Hey Sean, my M23 also hails from Arizona. Tonina had Phoenix as her home port. Her previous owner said her first, second, and third owner was Arizona residents. Was a dealer or representative for Montgomery there in the 70's?

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Re: Re: M_Boats: New M-15 additions
by Les Clute 28 Dec '05

28 Dec '05

I'll be interested to see what Mike comes up with. I would like to have a stern pulpit on my M17, but have never found a source. Les M17 363 ============================================================ From: BILLAMICASR(a)aol.com Date: 2005/12/28 Wed PM 07:50:30 EST To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: M_Boats: New M-15 additions In a message dated 12/28/2005 4:38:22 PM Pacific Standard Time, innisfree(a)cox.net writes: Regarding stern pulpits, I looked (perhaps too quickly) at the Montgomery web site and did not find any parts at all listed for sale. Can someone tell me where can I find information and pricing on stern pulpits and other items for a M-15? Hi Mike, That's an issue that M-Boats needs to eventually deal with - "Options" There is no such page on the site for now. However, if you call Bob Eeg (working) owner, he can give you current information on what he has for availability. Also, some of the folks here on the list have had marine specialty shops (like our Bay Area Svensons sp) make one for them after the boat was delivered. Call Bob at (949) 489-8227 Use your cell phone if you get free long distance Bill _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats ============================================================

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Re: M_Boats: New M-15 additions
by BILLAMICASR＠aol.com 28 Dec '05

28 Dec '05

In a message dated 12/28/2005 4:38:22 PM Pacific Standard Time, innisfree(a)cox.net writes: Regarding stern pulpits, I looked (perhaps too quickly) at the Montgomery web site and did not find any parts at all listed for sale. Can someone tell me where can I find information and pricing on stern pulpits and other items for a M-15? Hi Mike, That's an issue that M-Boats needs to eventually deal with - "Options" There is no such page on the site for now. However, if you call Bob Eeg (working) owner, he can give you current information on what he has for availability. Also, some of the folks here on the list have had marine specialty shops (like our Bay Area Svensons sp) make one for them after the boat was delivered. Call Bob at (949) 489-8227 Use your cell phone if you get free long distance Bill

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Re: M_Boats: New M-15 additions
by LUDLOWD2＠aol.com 28 Dec '05

28 Dec '05

Sands: Must haves Swim Ladder, topping lift Nice to have: Running lights, Factory wiring, custom cushions with extra seam to get to the forward locker easier, camcleats Factory 150% Genny and fairleads. If you're going to sail in southern climes, Factory Bimini If you plan to leave it in the water, Factory Barrier coat and bottom job. Windy areas - a second set of factory main reef points Bronze openning ports would also be nice. Stuff you need that you probably want to do your self Jiffy Reefng Downhaul Outhaul Cool stuff I wouldn't spend the money on - Roller furling jib ( Hey, the advantage of M15 over a C22 is the ease of launchng and rigging. Why complicate it) One guy's opinion Don

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Re: M_Boats: 23 fans
by BILLAMICASR＠aol.com 28 Dec '05

28 Dec '05

In a message dated 12/28/2005 12:38:15 PM Pacific Standard Time, Nebwest2(a)aol.com writes: Click on the "Lake Pleasant M23's" page link Thanks Sean, I'll be more than happy to borrow those for the Photo Site. What a great way for me to get them. By the way (all you folks) since Funtigo is free and since they dont shrink the photos to badly, that is a great way to donate to the Photo Site. I can D/L and get them from there even if I'm having E-mail problems. Thanks again Sean for giving me the okay to use the pics. Bill The pics on the photo site are 1024 X 768. When you D/L to Funtigo... No matter how large they were, they reduce them to exactly the same size 1024 X 768. Perfect for the photo Site. Only problem of course, is Funtigo isn't always reliable. But what is? (besides your Monty) these days Bill

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23 fans
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 28 Dec '05

28 Dec '05

If your a M23 fan you can check out a few photos of 3 more M23's. On a Christmas Eve trip to the Phoenix area to visit friends we made a small detour to Lake Pleasant, just north of the Phoenix-metro area. It's actually in Peoria, AZ. I knew that there used to be 1 or 2 M23's there and since we had to drive right past the lake , thought what the heck lets go take a look. We were rewarded with not 1, not 2, but 3 M23's all in very nice condition. I snapped a few pics of each and they are on the www.havasumontgomerys.funtigo.com website. Click on the "Lake Pleasant M23's" page link. How odd to find 3 of only 19 or 20 made sitting practically side by side, to say nothing of the fact that at least 4 of the 19 or 20 reside here in the deserts of AZ! And you can add to that the new #1hull M23 produced by Norsea which resides closer to Tucson. That makes 5! Small world. Hope everyone is enjoying their Holidays!! Sean

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