November 2008 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

Montgomery Sailboats are in high demand
by Bob Eeg 14 Jul '13

14 Jul '13

And are built with top-notch quality. There is nothing in the market place faster, better built and as good looking as a Montgomery Sailboat. I don't run a factory; I run a very small boatshop. I built to order on a boat by boat basis. I do a lot of custom work when asked. Bronze ports, Stainless ports, extra ballast, Custom electrical systems, Idasailor rudders, anchoring packages..etc. This work is labor intensive. Quality takes time. I have 3 employees. These people are highly experienced in Laminating, construction, assembly and finish. Woodworking and other skills result in a absolutely beautiful sailing vessel. I use the best sails the best rigging, the best custom stainless fasteners..and yes....(laughing) the best cushions. This last 15 months have been EXTREMELY busy; hiring new help was impossible because all the good people are gone. We had a tremendous BACKLOG and we caught a break only when Pacific Seacraft employees (let go) began filtering into our shop looking for work. We did add some additional crew in the Laminating Shop and because of that we are caught up. Pacific Seacrafts Bankruptcy was good for us. Bad for the dozens of good people who are out of work. The FIRST question of anyone buying a new boat should be 'How is the construction quality'? First and foremost that is the most important issue. I can say that everyone has experienced and will continue to experience a BACKLOG of orders; especially if the boat is as popular as a Montgomery Sailboat. When we had an 8 month backlog and I actually turned down 2 M_17 orders so we could catch our breath. It is impossible to work any harder or any faster. Now that were caught up we can get back to our normal 50-70 days (depending on model and options). Also custom work really adds to the production time. One beautiful M_17 we did we cut the V berth out of and installed an oval bulkhead, custom shelves and inline potti area; with 4 bronze ports she is an amazing boat, but custom work takes time. Expect delays if you go radical on the interior. (I think BONES has a photo of that one...) We are really one of the only builders that entertain changes and options to satisfy the customer. This new Passagemaker M_17 were building (and installing a windvane on tomorrow) is going to be amazing. Other actual boat factories that produce boats for DEALERS (that Tod mentioned) like Precision and Compac are built on Factory Production lines for a large Dealership Network. Dealers who have these boats in stock can supply them right away. But ask for major changes on a future production boat and the wait will be many months. International Marine builds boats faster with more employees but those boats are piss poor sailers (upwind) and many arrive with a list of problems that are pathetic. That's not me. So try not to focus on the TIME factor. We can only go so fast. Hiring additional help is not an option because by the time you train someone the season gets slow and you have to lay them off. I can't do that. I have people that have been with me for 20 years; I keep us small and efficient on purpose. So be surprised if we hit the delivery time; which we do quite often. Be a little disappointed when we miss it; but get over it when you see your boat. Dozens of you know me; you've arrived to see me rig your boat, pack you up and shake your hand. (Heck...Gary Hyde even brought me a bottle of wine..!..Thanks Gary.!) One man bought a new M_15 from us and a new M_17 a year later.! The C word...Cushions. I inspect everyboat before it leaves for home. Scott's boat was leaving for the Bay Area early Friday morning; I was at the boatshop at 10:30 PM Thursday night, sleeping at the picnic table just inside the door, waiting for the cushion guy to arrive with the (late) promised cushions. He drove up, woke me up and I watched as he stacked them on the deck. We left. My man arrived at 3AM and hooked up the boat and slid the cushions inside the boat. I should have loaded them myself then I would have noticed they looked good but didn't have the required 'Squeeze' factor. Let's move on, shall we....? Fair winds Bob Eeg (949) 489-8227 Boat Builder

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Singing Rudder
by James Poulakis 23 Jan '09

23 Jan '09

Sailing even with a moderate breeze makes Spirit's rudder hum loud enough to drown out the Pillar Point fog horn. The rudder is new and doesn't seem to be warped. Is there a trick to stop this or is it just a Monty thing? Jim Poulakis "Spirit" (M17)

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Re: M_Boats: Honda Outboard
by JDavies104＠aol.com 02 Dec '08

02 Dec '08

My Honda 2 had problems idling at low throttle for over a year until I took it in for service last summer for an unrelated problem. The tech who worked on it said he had adjusted the idle, and since then it has never shut down at low throttle, but idles beautifully. I think upping the idle speed should help a lot, even at altitude. Rick M-17 Lynne L ************** Get the Moviefone Toolbar. Showtimes, theaters, movie news & more!(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212774565x1200812037/aol?red… 001)

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Happy Thanksgiving to all my Monty friends
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 01 Dec '08

01 Dec '08

I am very thankful that I have met so many of you whether in person or through this crazy cyberspace thing. The folks that we have met through sailing this Monty of ours have enriched our lives more than you will ever know. Those that we haven't had the opportunity to meet in person yet, I hope to eventually. Thank you all for your guidance, support, ideas, and most of all Friendship. Happy Thanksgiving! ;-) Sean (and Jo) M23 Dauntless **************Life should be easier. So should your homepage. Try the NEW AOL.com. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000…)

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Re: M_Boats: Thanks guys, Merry Christmas
by bownez＠juno.com 30 Nov '08

30 Nov '08

Sean, You need to pump up the port fender on your M23! Bones ____________________________________________________________ Click here for free information on how to reduce your debt by filing for bankruptcy. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw22U52vHN2h2dJ2iVyHFEA5mdg…

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Thanks guys, Merry Christmas
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 30 Nov '08

30 Nov '08

I had a fun time writing the article, but really, it was written by the whole group of us. There were many conversations about the events of that day. We all shared thoughts and ideas about it. I just put down on paper what we came up with. One thing for sure, I learned as much as everyone else! Hey, let's start a new tradition. Let's see your Montgomery Christmas Card. I just posted Jo's and mine on the Trailersailor Montgomery site. _http://bbs.trailersailor.com/forums/montgomery/index.cgi/read/248_ (http://bbs.trailersailor.com/forums/montgomery/index.cgi/read/248) Figure out a way to make it a Christmas card photo, Doesn't have to be anything fancy. For us, a couple of $5 hats did the trick. You snowbound Montys ought to be able to really get a great shot! I'll send a free Monty coffee mug to the first person that posts a picture of Montgomery with a real snowman beside it (for the snowbound group).....don't have any snow yet??? Well, for the "Yes it's cold but we have no snow yet" group...how about the first Monty picture that has some antlers in it....and for you San Diego types......Well, we have to have a shot in swim suits with some sort of Christmas trimmings displayed. NO PHOTOSHOPPING!!! hehehe Post your pictures on the TrailerSailor.com Montgomery board. You've got until next Monday!!! I'll ship the mugs on Tuesday. This should be fun! Any takers??? :-) Merry Christmas Sean M23 "Dauntless" **************Life should be easier. So should your homepage. Try the NEW AOL.com. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000…)

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video posted to Youtube
by Doug Kelch 29 Nov '08

29 Nov '08

Happy Thanksgiving to all I have posted my first youtube montgomery sailing video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSYnB0sQFXo If you enjoy these, let me know as I can do more over time although most of my cruising video is of sailing in calmer waters, raft ups and sunsets. Let me know your interests. I cannot get my microphones to work with the editing software so I could not do any informative voice over. The Montgomery 23 never came out to play in the waves as her Genoa had shredded the leech tableing. As usual the video does not do justice to the wave height. I have very little video in windy conditions as I usually take the video while sailing single handed. As you can see early in this video that I had to duck a wave spray while sailing. The M15 settled down quickly when hove to and the video is a little more stable after that. The M17 (tan bark sails) has a reef and is doing well. The M15 (white sails) does not have a reef and as the bow gets knocked off the wind by a wave he is frequently luffing the main but driving well through the waves.

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More M-10 Pictures and Progress
by Jon Freeman 29 Nov '08

29 Nov '08

Hello All - I have made a little progress on my Montgomery 10 rehab. I have: - Cut an access hole for accessing the back side of the hull damage so I could fiberglass it. - Fiberglassed the two holes from the inside - Put (2) new Harken Bullet blocks on the boom - Acquired the new mast and track, plus new hardware and lines - Removed all the hardware from the boat - Sanded all the wood. BOY - the teak is going to just POP when it is finished! See the pics. - Had the sail reconditioned by SailCare. Turned out beautiful. Here's four more pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/30734059@N02/sets/72157610368584058/ Next steps - SAND, SAND, SAND. Jon Freeman Kent, WA

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Re: M_Boats: More M-10 Pictures and Progress
by bownez＠juno.com 29 Nov '08

29 Nov '08

HI Jon, Grand work! She is coming along well.... I finally sailed my M6.8 on an area lake last summer. The day was breezy to challenge my yet to be developed dingy sailing skills. I tell you, it is a bit of a packing job to get my lanky long legs folded on the sole and be fluid enough to tack, duck from the boom, and not have the tiller end crack me in the back of the head. The M6.8 tacks like spinning an ice cube on a countertop. I think in the first outing, the dingy won. Being younger and 5'4" would work out better for sailing one of these pretty prams. Your M10 looks much more spacious. Keep the E-pics coming. Later, Bones ____________________________________________________________ Click here to find experienced pros to help with your home improvement project. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw2eRIsT8ptj0R279pgY7iN3yfk…

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Re: M_Boats: cam cleats
by bownez＠juno.com 27 Nov '08

27 Nov '08

HI Joe, Halyard winch came with the boat, it is mounted on the cabin top, starboard side, with a cleat behind it (aft). I may be able to find a pic for greater clarity. Later, Bones ____________________________________________________________ Free information on becoming a Graphic Designer. Click Now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw3huHsTbyaQG6J2EYbSfCAkt5L…

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