November 2006 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

Re: M_Boats: Whitewater
by LUDLOWD2＠aol.com 07 Nov '06

07 Nov '06

I blew through a tidal rip on the Mobile bay bar (Dixie Bar) that was like a cat 5 white water rafting trip for 200 yards. 3 ft waves from every direction and swirling 3 knot currents. Light winds and I was happy to have the 2HP honda going. Yeehaaaa!! (Rebel yell) Don

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Re: M_Boats: Midnight Passage is Home!
by LUDLOWD2＠aol.com 07 Nov '06

07 Nov '06

Joe: Congratulations, I saw the pictures of your first sail on the TSBB. Beautiful boat. Don in Mobile #620 Sweet Dream

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Re: M_Boats: Close to the bank
by TOMMYVAL＠aol.com 06 Nov '06

06 Nov '06

Jeff Would you have a phone number for them? Thanks Gary

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Close to the bank
by Jerry 06 Nov '06

06 Nov '06

I am interested, but do not yet have a Montgomery. I have a wonderful picture as my computer wallpaper of two Montgomery 15 boats pulled up about a foot from a sandy shore. This capability really appeals to me, but I may want the larger M-17. I have read several cruising stories where both boats were present. Does the greater draft of the M-17 make much practical difference in being able to pull up close to shore? Thanks, Jerry Renno ____________________________________________________________________________________ Sponsored Link $200,000 mortgage for $660/mo - 30/15 yr fixed, reduce debt, home equity - Click now for info http://yahoo.ratemarketplace.com

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RE: M_Boats: Close to the bank
by Shawn Boles 06 Nov '06

06 Nov '06

Roughly: on M17 Keel is 1'9"" with CB up - with CB down is 3' 9"" cheers- Shawn Boles Grey Mist (M17 #276 1978) -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces+shawn=ori.org(a)mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces+shawn=ori.org@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Jerry Sent: Monday, November 06, 2006 2:11 PM To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: Close to the bank I am interested, but do not yet have a Montgomery. I have a wonderful picture as my computer wallpaper of two Montgomery 15 boats pulled up about a foot from a sandy shore. This capability really appeals to me, but I may want the larger M-17. I have read several cruising stories where both boats were present. Does the greater draft of the M-17 make much practical difference in being able to pull up close to shore? Thanks, Jerry Renno ________________________________________________________________________ ____________ Sponsored Link $200,000 mortgage for $660/mo - 30/15 yr fixed, reduce debt, home equity - Click now for info http://yahoo.ratemarketplace.com _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats

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Re: M_Boats: San Juans "07
by Rmceagrella＠aol.com 06 Nov '06

06 Nov '06

Hey Larry et all, If S.J. 07 goes I'm interested. As Sean says early notice is helpful and if you decide against it that's understandable considering the effort you and your friends have put in in the past. I've not been very active with this site or on Raven's rebuild, shattered my foot, but shouldn't affect the trip. Hope the Fall season at Bayview was great for you guys! Rick A #017 Raven

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San Juans
by Richard Cottrell 06 Nov '06

06 Nov '06

Larry: I'd be interested in a one week trip. Can't make a commitment til spring. Thank's, Rich Cottrell M15 "Really"

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whitewater and San Juans
by Bobbie Mayer 06 Nov '06

06 Nov '06

I'd more likely be able to do a 1 week cruise, but only after mid June, as I'm tied up the weekend of the 15th or so and not sure how much earlier I'd be there. But don't set the date for me, because there are no guarantees I could make it later. Bobbie

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Re: M_Boats: M17 wire transplant
by GILASAILR＠aol.com 06 Nov '06

06 Nov '06

Tim D., Prices for the individual wires for your boat are at _www.jerrymontgomery.org_ (http://www.jerrymontgomery.org) That should be about as close an approximation as can be - right from the person who built your boat! Following is copied from the webpage: PRICES FOR MONTGOMERY BOATS The following are of 1/8" 1X19 316 stainless wire. When new this has a breaking strength of 2,800 lbs and is used on most trailerable boats up to about 2,500 lbs. The prices below are only for Montgomery boats but can be used for comparisons for similar boats, and I have included approximate lengths for this purpose. In comparing for other boats, keep in mind that wire is cheap but terminals are expensive, especially forks, which require more machining during the manufacturing process. MONTGOMERY 17: Headstay and uppers, ea. $29.00; eye to 1/4" turnbuckle stud. Backstay: 28.00, eye to stud. Lowers, ea, 29.00, fork to stud. Backstay bridle wires, ea, $33.00; fork to fork. CP Bronze Turnbuckle Barrels, ea, $16.00. Stainless Bottom Studs with toggle, $13.00. Above eyes are MARINE eyes and take a 1/4" pin; forks are aircraft forks and take a 3/16 X 5/8 (grip length) pin. Pins are included with forks but not with eyes. Turnbuckles can have either the right-hand thread or the left-handed thread on the top stud, partly depending on who made it, but there has been an attempt in the last ten years or so to standardize with the RH thread on top. But check them out carefully; it takes a heck of a big wrench to make them interchangeable! Get those wires and then go sailing!! GaryO. M-17 #316a Disclosure - I am ordering my set today.

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Midnight Passage is Home!
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 06 Nov '06

06 Nov '06

Congrats on getting Midnight Passage home, Joe! That black hull looks beautiful. I hope you will have as much fun as I have sailing Monty's. They are truly fabulous boats. .......and Bones.....I think you are right..that does look like a green 23 in the background. There must be another lucky 23 owner in the making! Had Dauntless out today in 15-20 knots. Still learning her characteristics. She sails like a much larger boat than the other 23's I've had. The harder it blows the better she likes it (like every other Monty!). Finishing up replaceing all the exterior teak, except the handrails. Ever try to find a set of 10 loop teak handrails? I gave up. Removed 'em, stripped 'em, rebedded, plugged, and oiled. Everything else, hatch slides, eyebrowes, strips on top of hatch, and weather board slots all replaced. It sure is nice to finally have her at the point that even though the projects continue we can go sailing 3-4 times a week! woohoo! Sailing season is just kicking in here in the Southwest Deserts. Finally!!! Hey Larry! How 'bout San Juans '07?????????? We're keeping our fingers crossed! Sean

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