July 2007 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

re: M_Boats: mainsail trim & Boomkicker
by Steve R. 28 Jul '07

28 Jul '07

Arnold Sharpe M-17 "LITTLE BREEZE" wrote: "Can anyone out there in Montgomery land give me some opinion on the use of a "Boom Kicker" Hi Arnold, The Boomkicker can replace a topping lift. Or, a topping lift can replace a Boomkicker. Some people like chocolate. Some like vanilla. If you are a lake sailor and have to deal with light winds, a BK will keep the boom from bouncing around and allow you to "belly out" the main to catch all possible light breezes. (Is there a proper nautical term for this?) A TL tends to catch the top of the main and requires more frequent adjustments, IMHO. If you dry sail, I think it is easier and faster to rig a BK than a TL. I use a Clam Cleat "Dingy Vang and Trapeeze Cleat" to secure the horizontal line from the BK. When sailing, I have this line tensioned as per the instructions on the BK website. When I trailer, I loosen the line and fold the BK up so that is lays flat and bungee it to the mast. When in the process of installing or removing the boom, I have some tension in the line but not as much as when sailing. The BK sags a bit and supports the boom while I line up the gooseneck fitting in the mast slot. I keep my main rolled on the boom so it is a little awkward to deal with. If I launched once a year and had a berth, I probably would go with a TL. Jerry says you have to have a vang to go fast. It is easier for me to reach a vang to make an adjustment then to go to the mast. Of course, I could run the TL back from the mast, but there really is not much room to do so on a 15 and that would increase my set-up and tear-down time. With a berth and a 17 a TL would be my choice. You have a good point about the mid-boom sheeting and vang. You may want to try vang vs. no vang. I saw an improvement with the vang. With end boom sheeting there likely would be more of an improvement. steve Steve R. M-15 #119 Lexington, KY

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Bob Eeg - Email address
by Steve & Diana Parsons 25 Jul '07

25 Jul '07

Greetings, I can't remember if Bob is using the NorSea email, or a private email account when responding to MSOG folks, anyone know the scoop? I am getting ready to replace the centerboard on Sojornen (M15-159). Bob, if you get this, please respond offline. I am also thinking about putting a lifiting motor mount on the old beast, and would like to know your recommendation. Regards, Steve

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Re: M_Boats: Havasumontgomerys site update
by TOMMYVAL＠aol.com 22 Jul '07

22 Jul '07

In a message dated 07/22/2007 10:01:38 P.M. Mid-Atlantic Daylight Ti, Nebwest2(a)aol.com writes: http://pic1.piczo.com/havasumontgomerys/?g=27978020&cr=1_ (http://pic1.piczo.com/havasumontgomerys/?g=27978020&cr=1) Great first day pictures, look forward to day 2 Thanks for the effort Gary Valetti M17 Bellerin ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

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Havasumontgomerys site update
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 22 Jul '07

22 Jul '07

I finally got all the bugs worked out of our web-site. The old provider has changed it's name and thus the name of the site has changed slightly. Instead of Havasumontgomerys.funtigo.com it is now _www.havasumontgomerys.piczo.com_ (http://www.havasumontgomerys.piczo.com) . It also helped that I finally broke down and got a new laptop! Geez, things have improved over the last six years...go figure! So anyhow, I am back on the project of archiving the pics from the San Juan Rendezvous trip last month. Each day of the trip will receive it's own page. Most of the photos have captions or a brief description of what/who you are looking at for those that were not able to attend. This link _http://pic1.piczo.com/havasumontgomerys/?g=27978020&cr=1_ (http://pic1.piczo.com/havasumontgomerys/?g=27978020&cr=1) should take you right to the San Juan Rendezvous page for Day 1. As the coming days go by I'll get the other day's pages complete as well. I hope that the posts on here are so slow cause all you guys are out sailing! Sean M23 Dauntless ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

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RE: M_Boats: server down
by kevin.mcardle＠comcast.net 21 Jul '07

21 Jul '07

-----Original Message----- From: "Keith Diehl" <kdiehl(a)xmission.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmissioncom> Sent: 7/20/07 4:50 PM Subject: Re: M_Boats: server down No, it's not. What problems are you having? ----- Original Message ----- From: <dmostue(a)comcast.net> To: <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 11:37 AM Subject: M_Boats: server down > is the server down? > > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats .

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Minnesota sailing
by bownez＠juno.com 20 Jul '07

20 Jul '07

Hello Eldor, There are many Montgomery boats in Minnesota. I am on Lake Pepin which is 75 miles south of the Twin Cities on the Mississippi River. There is a ramp at my marina. What part of Minnesota will you be coming through? There are sailing areas everywhere. Have a safe trip. Bones M23 #75 M17 #92

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server down
by dmostue＠comcast.net 20 Jul '07

20 Jul '07

is the server down?

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Trailering home from the San Juans
by Eeeisen＠aol.com 19 Jul '07

19 Jul '07

We are currently in Idaho and expect to be in Minnesota by the end of next week. We know that there are some Montgomerys there and we would be interested in meeting up for some sailing if this is sailing season in that area. Eldor and Dorothy Eisen M-17 Motu iti Fixed keel ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

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THANKS
by m15＠frontiernet.net 15 Jul '07

15 Jul '07

Thanks for all the replys on the email situation . Someday I hope to own a Monty 15. I sold a ranger20 this year and miss sailing. Purchased a SeaRay for the family my kids like tubing/wakeboarding. But a monty 15 is in my future for sure. Lord willin. Hence My email address. Christian F. M15(a)frontiernet.net

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Re: M_Boats: RE: Any New Emails? (Here Ya' Go)
by TOMMYVAL＠aol.com 15 Jul '07

15 Jul '07

Scott, She's looking good and when you get you will have many great sailing adventures. Bob builds an excellent boat and Lyle is a master. Enjoy her Gary Valetti M17 Bellerin ************************************** Get a sneak peak of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

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