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Hull numbers issued more than once?
by Sailfan1 22 Jan '07

22 Jan '07

All -- Can anyone tell me if there has been history of the hull numbers being issued more than once to more than one boat? Either Jerry M or B Eeg, generation boats? Thanks /listinfo/montgomery_boats ____________________________________________________________________________________ Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debate in the Yahoo! Answers Food & Drink Q&A. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396545367

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Binoculars
by bownez＠juno.com 22 Jan '07

22 Jan '07

Hello List, I'm shopping for a pair of binoculars. I'd like a marine set with an eye relief of at least 22mm because I wear glasses and in the 7 x 50 size. Any proven winners out there? What is everyone fond of? Anyone use a compass enclosed model? Thanks for the shared knowledge. Bones

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Re: M_Boats: Binoculars
by chbenneck＠juno.com 22 Jan '07

22 Jan '07

Hi Bones, I have a pair of Fujinon 7 X 50 marine binoculars that have served me well for years and years. Just remember, when you drop them overboard accidentally, the cheap ones make the same splash sound as the expensive ones do .... Connie

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Regarding Multi Meters
by Norm Bundek 22 Jan '07

22 Jan '07

The best buy on multi meters can be found at Harbor Freight. If you don't have one in your area, you can order by mail. They are only $10.00. I have three. http://search.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/search.do?keyword=multi+meter… Norm M15 #172

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Re: Battery voltage
by John Butler 22 Jan '07

22 Jan '07

George, glad the volts vs. % helps. I checked Bones link, the DMM 1999 Count for $12 is all you really need, the combination should work well. The recommendation on a battery is likely excellent, too. I'm in the dark on that. John Do it now! You can’t do it any younger.

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Re: M_Boats: Binoculars
by bownez＠juno.com 21 Jan '07

21 Jan '07

GO, Yep, A pair of Steiners is on my short list. Looking at the 575's... Thanks, Bones

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Re: M_Boats: Binoculars
by GILASAILR＠aol.com 21 Jan '07

21 Jan '07

Bones, Love my 7X50 Steiner Commanders -compass and great relief and light gathering, waterproof, gas filled, ugly, armored, heavy and were expensive - but parts available today and rock-like reliability. GO.

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Lead Keel
by Rick Langer 20 Jan '07

20 Jan '07

I suppose the magnet test is accurate. However, I've not tried it. One thing that Frank Durant and I noticed when comparing his new M15 to my 1985 model that has steel ballast is that where my boat has a large bulge of ballast in the forward locker, his is flat in that area. At first we thought something was wrong with the new boat, but the obvious answer is that lead takes up less volume than steel. So my unscientific conclusion would reccomend you open the forward locker, If there's a bulge it's steel ballast and if it's flat it's lead. Rick Langer

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North Channel and Spanish River Marina9
by Rick Langer 20 Jan '07

20 Jan '07

Thanks, Bones, that's a resourceful link. Rick > Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2007 22:44:22 GMT > From: "bownez(a)juno.com" <bownez(a)juno.com> > Subject: M_Boats: North Channel and Spanish River Marina > To: sirenowners_subgroup(a)yahoogroups.ca, > montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com > Message-ID: <20070119.144509.19107.1968198(a)webmail50.lax.untd.com> > Content-Type: text/plain > > Here is the link to Spanish River Marina: > > http://www.town.spanish.on.ca/pages/mun_marina.asp > > Bones >

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Re: M_Boats: Battery Voltage
by bownez＠juno.com 20 Jan '07

20 Jan '07

Hello Jorge, (George?), For a fine selection of inexpensive digital multimeters, try MCM Electronics. www.mcminone.com. I recommend getting one with detachable test leads so you can replace them if they get chewed up or wear out. An AGM sealed battery is the best one for the boat, higher current power and capacity and completely sealed. To the best of my knowledge, the lowest compression post lined up with the mid post and mast on my M17, but I will need to look next time I'm aboard. Later, Bones

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