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Re: M_Boats: Photos... Howard Prairie
by BILLAMICASR＠aol.com 26 Jul '05

26 Jul '05

I was up at the lake today. One other sailboat on the water. As far as next Monday... I should be able to make that. I've made plans for Wed - Sunday in Washington. I'll be back late Sunday. I'll try to get there. Pleanty of water for our boats. The red Pepper next to you may be in for a tough launch real soon though. Bill

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Short Back Stay Needed
by Wudnboatlovr＠aol.com 26 Jul '05

26 Jul '05

Hi All: I need to replace the two short sections of the backstay on my M-17. I would appreciate receiving suggestions as to the best place to get them. Thanks, Leif Eriksson hsgleif(a)aol.com

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Photos... Howard Prairie
by David W. Wood 26 Jul '05

26 Jul '05

> ...and Howard Prairie probably next Monday. Launch ramp still > covered with water?? Oh yeah, there's still plenty of water up at the lake. A few rocks are starting to surface near the marina. But once you're out in the lake, you don't have to worry about grounding. Boats that draw as little water as ours have it good! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= David W. Wood -=- dwood(a)dwoodworks.com 1981 M15 -=- Hull #163

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Re: M_Boats: M17 Boarding Ladder
by GILASAILR＠aol.com 26 Jul '05

26 Jul '05

Randy, Take a look at the transom mounted ladders that C*t*lin* uses on the C-22 and C*pri 22. They are strong folding ladders that do not pinch and are well built by Railmakers. Treads too, for the bare feet. FWIW. Good Luck Have Fun Gary O. M-17 #316A "A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves" ---Edward R. Murrow

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RE: M_Boats: Short Back Stay Needed
by RandyG 26 Jul '05

26 Jul '05

Leif, Jerry Montgomery makes replacement rigging for the M15 and M17. Jerry recently did the rigging for our 1988 M17. I'm very happy with the work and the price is excellent. Jerry's web site is http://www.jerrymontgomery.org/ . While replacing the rigging we took the opportunity to add a Johnson split backstay adjuster. You'll see mixed reviews of the Johnson backstay adjuster. I found that when installed according to the manufactures recommended split-stay height-to-width ratio, the adjuster works very well. To get the right ratio we ordered our short split stays about 16 inches longer, and the single backstay appropriately shorter. Randy Graves M17 #410 ________________________________ From: montgomery_boats-bounces+randyg=cite.nic.edu(a)mailman.xmission.com on behalf of Wudnboatlovr(a)aol.com Sent: Tue 7/26/2005 8:47 AM To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: Short Back Stay Needed Hi All: I need to replace the two short sections of the backstay on my M-17. I would appreciate receiving suggestions as to the best place to get them. Thanks, Leif Eriksson hsgleif(a)aol.com _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats

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Photos...
by BILLAMICASR＠aol.com 26 Jul '05

26 Jul '05

Hi All, "Tipperary's" Album is back up on the Photo Site with several new pics. http://www.funtigo.com/MSOG?b=194577&c=1789789&p=start

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RE: M_Boats: tip + question
by Morris, Giles 25 Jul '05

25 Jul '05

>the main halyard will, when slack, swing around the mast in the area between the >spreaders and masthead and neatly hook itself over the light. I had the same problem with Dolphin, and it was infuriating! But look on the good side: The mast on an M-17 is easy to take down so that you can move the %$#@! light. The fishing line fix is inelegant but works (I went up the mast and tied a piece of light line between the spreaders). A permanent fix to that problem was a benefit of taking the mast down to replace the chainplates and standing rigging -- and this weekend I finally became the owner of a sailboat again, instead of just a flaoting workshop. Cushions: I re-covered the cushions a couple of winters ago and it was time-consuming but not particularly difficult. Fabric was a roll-end and relatively cheap (it doesn't have to be the same fabric on the bottoms of the cushions). Giles Morris Vancouver 25 Dolphin

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Re: M_Boats: rick from fremont
by LUDLOWD2＠aol.com 25 Jul '05

25 Jul '05

Hi Rick: Welcome aboard the group. I sail M-15 # 620 Sweet Dream out of Mobile AL but I have been to lake Muskegon. If you have any rigging questions, feel free to ask me directly (ludlowd2(a)aol.com) or any one in the group and we will be happy to give our opinions. Don

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RE: M_Boats: Want to find a used Montgomery 15
by Norm Lane 25 Jul '05

25 Jul '05

In February I flew to Northern Washington to buy an M-15 that I hadn't seen. Hauled it back home to Central California behind a Uhaul truck. Norm > -----Original Message----- > From: montgomery_boats-bounces+nl=sagatech.com(a)mailman.xmission.com > [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces+nl=sagatech.com@mailman.xmission.com] On > Behalf Of htmills(a)bright.net > Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2005 13:29 > To: 'For and about Montgomery Sailboats' > Subject: RE: M_Boats: Want to find a used Montgomery 15 > > "...will drive anyplace for the right boat" > > I think there is a 15 for sale in Hawaii *grin* Wouldn't THAT be an > adventure? > > http://yachtworld.com/core/listing/cache/pl_search_results.jsp?cit=true&sl > im > =quick&ybw=null&sm=3&is=&type=%28Sail%29&man=Montgomery&hmid=102&ftid=0&en > id > =0&fromLength=14&toLength=17&luom=126&fromYear=&toYear=&fromPrice=&toPrice > =& > currencyid=100&city=&pbsint=&ps=30 > > > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats

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tip + question
by htmills＠bright.net 25 Jul '05

25 Jul '05

I thought I'd pass along my "hard knocks" experience (in a small way) w/ regards to masthead light/foredeck floodlight: I mounted a Forespar combo light on the front of the mast but could have had better results had I done it slightly differently: It is mounted about midway between the spreaders and the masthead and on occasion the main halyard will, when slack, swing around the mast in the area between the spreaders and masthead and neatly hook itself over the light. Had I mounted the light a bit lower, just above the spreaders, I'm sure this would have at least minimized the problem. I'm thinking I'll try some light fishing line across the section to block the open area, but I'm not convinced that will be a very good solution. It's not a major problem, but still, it would be nice if I had managed to avoid it. ************** Has anyone priced replacement cushions including covers for a galley model 17 lately? Thanks, Tod

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