November 2007 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

Re: M_Boats: North meets south!
by Larry E Yake 24 Nov '07

24 Nov '07

Thanks for the video posting, Sean. I needed a sailing fix. I was just pondering today what it would take to convert a Montgomery for ice sailing. <grin>

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Thanks for the Welcome
by Bill Lamica 24 Nov '07

24 Nov '07

Thanks to... John, Bob, Robert, Joe, Rick, Bones and Sean for the warm welcome back. I have made a few changes in the Photo Site in the past few months: Changed ownership of John L's Coyote (FD M17) when it went North to Canada Took David W's ownership from Margarita (M15) when it sold. And, I'll bet both of you miss your respective M-Boat. Any others I should change that anyone knows of? I can add a couple of pages with photos and story lines to the Photo Site per month. If anyone is willing to provide material, contact me off line, and we can discuss what you've got. Photos of repair projects are always welcome and the others on the list certainly use the information. So, if you would like to see your craft or your boatrightmanship (a word?) on the site, E-mail me: Bill MSOGPhotoSite

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Re: M_Boats: Thanks for the Welcome
by GILASAILR＠aol.com 24 Nov '07

24 Nov '07

Bill, Welcome back - you have certainly been a great help to the M-Boat community! Hope this finds you well and able to start sailing if you desire. Thanks For All Your Work. Gary O. M-17 #316a **************************************Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop00030000000001)

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A new addition to the Photo Site
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 23 Nov '07

23 Nov '07

Welcome home Bill! Love the new manufacturer's page! Sean M23 Dauntless **************************************Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop00030000000001)

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Re: M_Boats: Just Joined
by bownez＠juno.com 23 Nov '07

23 Nov '07

Hello Mark and welcome aboard! I have always been a fan of the Alberg boats and the Typhoons. I have not sailed a Ty, but I have sailed her bigger sister, a Bristol 27, on SF Bay. You will not find a finer small boat than the M15 or M17. They both sail like a dream, fast, responsive, and comfortable. My M17's cockpit is almost as large as the M23's. Launching and retrieval is almost as easy as a 16 foot fishing boat, especially if you have installed keel guides on the trailer. You may need to do some searching and waiting to find your M-Boat, but believe me, your patience will be rewarded. Good Luck and keep all of us posted. Michael "Bones" Bowden M17 #92 M23 #75

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Just Joined
by Mark Muellerweiss 23 Nov '07

23 Nov '07

Hi Everyone, I'm Mark. I've owned (2) CD Typhoons, a CD Typhoon Sr., a C&C 25, a Pearson 26, Hunter 27, and a Seafarer 38. I lived aboard the Hunter 27 and also the Seafarer 38. Have also sailed Windsurfers, Hobie Cats, Dinks, Canoes. Currently on early retirement and boatless. Actually, still have the old family canoe at my brother's farm in Michigan. I live in Galveston, Tx. I'm looking to get backing sailing with a trailerable boat and am currently considering the M15, M17, the Balboa 20, and possible a Typhoon again. I love small boats and really enjoyed my Tyhoons. Their great sailing boats. I was first introduced to the M17 when I had my first Ty. We were both berthed at a small marina on Galveston Bay. The M17 and my Ty were the only small boats that would leave the marina at anything above 20+. I was surprised at the time that the M17 could sail with me in the heavy winds. That was before I knew about her designer, Lyle Hess. Once I learned about her construction and heritage, I have always wanted to sail one and now it seems like it would be the perfect boat for me. But I must admit the Ty tugs at my heart---I love her big boat feel, but your pay for that with a bigger tow vehicle and more challenging launches. Just thought I'd say hi. Looking forward to doing some more research on both the M15 and M17. Right now, I want to find out theactual interior dimensions of both cockpits---wondering about cockpit tent for sleeping and what the bed size would be. I've shrunk to about 5' 7 1/2" over the years. Happy Thanksgiving to all, Mark --------------------------------- Be a better sports nut! Let your teams follow you with Yahoo Mobile. Try it now.

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Re: M_Boats: Just Joined
by EinkaufR43＠aol.com 23 Nov '07

23 Nov '07

Hi Mark; Welcome! I have an M-15, and at 5'9" almost fit lying down on a cockpit seat. I'm an early retiree too, so haven't actually rechecked my height lately, and have no plans to do so. I'm in Michigan, and just completed my first year as a sit-down sailor and Monty owner. Should you find yourself in Michigan next year, perhaps we could benefit each other by getting together for a sail on my boat I was at the boater store this spring, and encountered a guy who had just bought a long stored Ty for what he considered a real steal. Happy Thanksgiving! We got snow! Ron Stanton near Saginaw #249 **************************************Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop00030000000001)

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Bill's Back
by bownez＠juno.com 23 Nov '07

23 Nov '07

Hi Bill, We all missed you, welcome back and hope to hear more from you. Bones in Mpls

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Re: M_Boats: Happy Thanksgiving
by Rmceagrella＠aol.com 22 Nov '07

22 Nov '07

Happy Hollidays Larry and you can count on us for 2009! Rick M23 Raven **************************************Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop00030000000001)

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Re: M_Boats: Happy Thanksgiving
by Rmceagrella＠aol.com 22 Nov '07

22 Nov '07

You can count on us in 2009 Larry **************************************Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop00030000000001)

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