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Re: M_Boats: Stargazer has a new home
by Harvey G Wilson 25 May '05

25 May '05

Hi Tod... >>You are welcome to come sail BuscaBrisas next time you come up to Camp Perry<< Many thanks...I'll try and take you up on that!! One of the greatest things about owning a Montgomery and this list is the cameraderie that I've had over the 9 years that Stargazer and I have been together. I haven't been able to meet with anyone save Brian, but I feel that I know you all like brothers. I'll still be on the list...hoping to find a M-15....maybe if I win the lottery....it doesn't haft to be a big hit <wink> Harvey/ Ga

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Re: M_Boats: Stargazer has a new home
by Harvey G Wilson 25 May '05

25 May '05

Hi Gary... Thanks for the kind words..I wanted to keep Stargazer, as my chances of finding a M-15 are slim to zero. But after 3 years of 2-3 outings, and 8 months on the hard, I decided that it was time to pass her on to someone who would love her as I did and use her as she was intended. Harvey/ Ga

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ToolBox Gormet Galley
by BILLAMICASR＠aol.com 25 May '05

25 May '05

Hi All, New Album on the Photo Site. Thanks to Conbert (Connie) Benneck M-15 Hull Number 400. The photo's came out in the Small Craft Advisor Magazine, last Issue. For those who didn't catch the published version, here is another to spark your interests... http://www.funtigo.com/MSOG?b=249520&c=1789789&p=start And, thanks Connie for allowing these pics to be posted. Bill

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Time for a new M15 main sail...
by nbundek 24 May '05

24 May '05

I have the original rope slotted main on my 1981 M15. I know that the new M15's come with a loose footed main. I live in Ventura CA with regular winds 15 to 20 knots. What type of main is a better performer? Does the boom track have to be altered with the loose footed sail? Does the loose footed work with an outhaul? Has anyone ordered a new M15 main sail? If yes, pass the name of the company along to me. Thanks Norm

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Stargazer has a new home
by Harvey G Wilson 23 May '05

23 May '05

Whoever said that the two happiest days in a sailor's life is when he buys a new boat an when he sells that boat wasn't talking about a Montgomery sailor...unless that M-sailor was getting another Montgomery. Brian Gilbert just drove off with my Stargazer....not a happy day for me, but I wasn't using her as much as I wanted to, as it was very difficult for my First Mate to sail with us. She was with me for 9 years and 1 week...and leaves behind many pleasant memories. If she was an M-15 instead of a M-17, I probably could single hand her a lot easier, and would have kept her for a few more years. I wish Brian and Stargazer well, and a long life together. Seems that he's planning some interesting adventures with her, once they get to know each other. I'll still be on the list...so ya ain't rid of me yet!! Harvey/ Ga Formerly M-17 Stargazer #294

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Oiling New Teak vs. Old Teak
by Steve R. 22 May '05

22 May '05

A few years ago I sanded the teak on my old boat, and left it natural for a while. I could not decide which finish to use. She stays indoors mostly. I recently bought some close-out teak hand rails at Defender. And paid a visit to West Marine, where I picked up the house brand two-part cleaner and oil. I cleaned the old teak, then oiled it. I used only oil on the new teak. While the new teak looks nice, the old teak looks "brand new", to quote the admirable. It is so bright, you have to wear shades. Should I: 1) Clean and reoil the new teak? 2) Sand, clean and reoil the new teak? 3) Appreciate the fact that the teak Jerry bought 25 years ago is prettier than that available today? Thanks, steve Steve R. M-15 #119 Lexington, KY

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Re: M_Boats: Stargazer has a new home
by TOMMYVAL＠aol.com 22 May '05

22 May '05

Harvey, I certainly understand how hard it is to sell a Montgomery. I struggled a long time before I decided to keep my 17 even though I hardly ever used her. When I had the business there were some years where she only left the slip once. But I continued to clean her and get her painted in the spring always hoping that the up coming year would be the year we would spend more time together. I think all M boaters understand it not just the boat, it really is all the folks that own the boats and are always ready and willing to lend a hand. I have met some of the greatest people on the Chesapeake Bay get together's and thru this site. We have a great designer and two great boat builders who are still very involved with the owners. Thanks for your input over the years and best of luck in the future and I'm glad to hear you will still be active on this site. For me "Bellerin" goes in the water this Friday and I'm hoping that this just might be the year. Take Care Gary Valetti

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Comment on Funtigo Issues
by Steve R. 22 May '05

22 May '05

I am a netscape/mozilla type of person, and found Funtigo a bit difficult to navigate at times because the hyper links sometimes do not work. I have to fire up IE and surf away. I recently acquired a virus, and ratched up the privacy settings on IE and updated the security suite. Guess what! Funtigo is now virtually invisible in IE. I had to right click and select "View Picture" to see anything. So, the reason some people may be having problems, and other are not, may be due to the security settings. BTW, Thanks Bill. steve Steve R. M-15 #119 Lexington, KY

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Re: Forcing a centerboard into the keel
by Brian Gilbert 22 May '05

22 May '05

Hi Folks: OK, here's the story: I'm driving down to look at a Monty 17 this Thursday. 1979 model- The boat looks good from the photos, and sounds good from the description, except for one disturbing detail. She sat in the water for three years, and when the current owner went to get the boat out of the water, the center board wouldn't retract. So he forced the centerboard into the slot by driving the boat onto the trailer. I'm concerned that I'm facing a huge amount of work getting this keel unstuck, or in the worst case, the centerboard may have cracked or split the trunk. The current owner thinks this is a minor problem caused by weeds/slime/misc growth on the canterboard. He might be right, but if it's stuck for another reason... like corrosion... this'll be a huge and expensive repair. Were the 1979 keels cast iron? Does anyone have any thoughts about this? Thanks very much BG -- Brian Gilbert Marine Media Author, "Fix It And Sail" (423)876-9990 3404 Hartford Drive Chattanooga, TN 37415 www.sailingsmall.com

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New M23
by htmills＠bright.net 20 May '05

20 May '05

If the owner of the new M23 is on the list (Fred?), could you please contact me backchannel at htmills(a)bright.net I have some questions for you that would probably not be of interest to the general list. Thanks! Tod M17 #408 BuscaBrisas

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