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Creative Storage Suggestions for M17 Needed
by Rick Langer 15 May '08

15 May '08

When you finish the wine, blow up the bags and put them back in the locker for flotation. I've been re-using wine bags while camping for pillows and water bags for a couple of years now. They are incredibly tough and light for packing. They seem to be a viable option for the perennial discussion we have pertaining to additional flotation in our boats. They will conform to most any space, will hold air indefinitely (as a test I've had one full of air for almost two years now) and like I said they are really tough. Rick M15 #337 Bluebird

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Re: M_Boats: Bow rail removal
by Dick Straubel 15 May '08

15 May '08

I took mine off last year. The wood core in the deck had dissolved around the pulpit mounting plates so I filled the deck with epoxy. I sent an email to explain how I did it. If you are taking the pulpit off, might as well check to see if your deck core needs that. Once I took the bolts out of the pulpit mounting plates, (they came out very easily) the pulpit lifted right out. If the nuts are off the bolts on the inside and the bolts are still hanging in the deck holes, they could jam as you try to life the pulpit off. Tap the ends of the bolts from the inside and make sure they lift out. If they are out and the pulpit is still stuck, try tapping a three or four inch stiff putty knife between the pulpit mounting plates and the deck, then gently pry up until the pulpit is free. If the deck compresses as you do that, you probably need to do some epoxy filling. I went down to the local marine salvage store and picked up various sizes and thicknesses of Star Board -- a white plastic material used for power boat hard tops etc. That stuff makes excellent backing plate for the interior when you re-bolt the bow pulpit down. You will probably have to buy new longer bolts, but well worth knowing you did the job properly. Thinner Star Board will flex more to conform to a sharper interior curve of the deck. ----- Original Message ---- From: Gordon Gilbert <Gordon(a)FinancialWriting.net> To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2008 12:13:16 PM Subject: M_Boats: Bow rail removal I just removed, varnished and re-bedded all the brightwork on my M-17. Now I'd like to re-bed my bow rail, since I'm seeing gaps in the bedding compound -- but I can't it off. I've removed the bolts and banged the rail with a hammer and piece of wood, but the thing seems cemented in place. I'd hate to yank out chunks of deck with the pulpit. I'm assuming that the rail was originally bedded with polysulfide caulk. Has anyone else had this trouble -- or have a good solution? Thanks, Gordon _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats

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Re: M_Boats: Creative Storage Suggestions for M17 Needed
by Fred 15 May '08

15 May '08

Not to mention the residual smell that will give you pleasant dreams......... Fred Waka iti -------------------------------------------------- From: "Rick Langer" <farreach(a)optonline.net> Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2008 8:21 AM To: <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> Subject: M_Boats: Creative Storage Suggestions for M17 Needed > When you finish the wine, blow up the bags and put them back in the locker > for flotation. I've been re-using wine bags while camping for pillows and > water bags for a couple of years now. They are incredibly tough and light > for packing. > > They seem to be a viable option for the perennial discussion we have > pertaining to additional flotation in our boats. They will conform to > most > any space, will hold air indefinitely (as a test I've had one full of air > for almost two years now) and like I said they are really tough. > > Rick > M15 #337 Bluebird > > > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats >

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New SoCal M-17 Owner, Catalina trip??
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 14 May '08

14 May '08

Joe and Matt, Consider joining us for a sail out to Catalina next month. A couple of Monty's will be joining the Socal Potters group for a trip out to Catalina June 18th through the 21st. We will be leaving from the Alamitos/Long Beach area. Should be a great trip. I'm really looking forward to it. Love to see a few more Montys show up and re-enforce our numbers! (there's always a fun rivalry between the Potter and Monty guys). We (Dauntless) will be showing up on the 16th or 17th and getting a slip for a day or two. Everyone will meet up at Davies Launch Ramp on the morning of the 18th for the sail over. That invite goes to any other Montys that can get out there and join us too. Keep in mind that you (your skills) and your boat need to be ready for the trip. Catalina is a little over 20 miles offshore. This is not a sanctioned trip by any formal group....in other words you need to be able to fend for yourself. Of course the group help each other out if someone has a problem, but any sailor knows, the amount of help may be limited by other crews dealing with their own issues. Hope to see some of you over there. Sean M23 Dauntless **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001)

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Re: M_Boats: Creative Storage Suggestions for M17 Needed
by JDavies104＠aol.com 14 May '08

14 May '08

It can be tough to stay on an even keel after all that chardonnay and port! ************** Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001)

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Re: M_Boats: Creative Storage Suggestions for M17 Needed
by Tom Smith 14 May '08

14 May '08

My wife and I sail the highly desirable sea-berth/quarter-berth version of the M17, though those with the galley setup will be interested in any comments as well, as their starboard sea-berth has the same storage area/problem. Under these berths are shallow stowage areas of questionable value due to their unusual shape and low volume. Has anyone come up with a novel way to use this space? Thanks in advance for some brilliant ideas... Tom and Jane dharma bum

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Any interest in another run of Monty T-shirts/sweatshirts??
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 13 May '08

13 May '08

I've had two requests recently for some of the Montgomery T shirts and sweatshirts I printed up last year (or was that the year before???) Anyway, if there is enough interest we could do another run. I have to have at least 25 to 30 individual items ordered at once to avoid a large set-up fee for the printer. If there is enough interest I'll put together another run. Here is a direct link to the page on my website from last year to see the shirts. I would imagine the prices to be about the same but If we are going to do this I'll have to run down to the printer and make sure. The prices displayed are from last years run. Sean **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001)

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Monty Tshirt reminder
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 13 May '08

13 May '08

Just a reminder.....if you want to join in on the order of T shirts and Sweatshirts I need you to email me your order in ASAP. That way I'll have time to invoice you by email and wait for your order/payment to arrive. I need all orders paid by the 25th to keep on schedule and order the shirts/sweats by the 26th. I'd love to "float" some orders for stragglers but just can't do it this time. If I haven't received the payment by the 25th it won't get ordered. That only gives 12 days to get your payment in. I will check for orders one more time tonight and get invoices out..then I'm going on-duty for three days and won't be able to get any more out until Saturday which will only give about a week for your payment to arrive. If you need the link to the T-shirt page, it is: _http://havasumontgomerys.piczo.com/?cr=1_ (http://havasumontgomerys.piczo.com/?cr=1) Please, please, please!!! don't use the message board to post your orders or questions about the items so we don't tie up the board. Email me at _Nebwest2(a)aol.com_ (mailto:Nebwest2@aol.com) instead. Thanks! Hope you are all getting out sailing, sailing, sailing!!! Sean **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001)

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Mainsheet movement of Montgomery 15
by Rick Langer 12 May '08

12 May '08

I moved the mainsheet to the transom in order to free up access to the companionway. It's worked out well. If you do move it aft be aware of where you're sitting. If it causes you to sit near the stern it will be counter productive. It is best, in an M15, to get crew weight as far forward as possible. I agree with Gary that if you want to move it just for the installation of a bimini, then leave it where it is and just move the bimini aft a bit. Rick M15 #337 Bluebird > Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 17:39:17 -0500 > From: "Lindow, David \(FBCUC\)" <cherish(a)FBCUC.ORG> > Subject: M_Boats: Mainsheet movement of Montgomery 15 > To: <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Message-ID: > <D697DF6008052A4F80B65248F2C9E1FC0113B257(a)FBCUC3.FBCUC.ORG> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Does anyone have any comments concerning the movement of the mainsheet > from the companion way to the transom on a Monty 15? I would like to > add a bimini and would like to cover as much of the cockpit as possible. > With the mainsheet system in the companionway the size of a bimini is > rather small. My thoughts are to use a mainsheet system similar to that > of the Catalina 22 thus freeing up the entire cockpit. What do you > think? I did this on a 22 footer years a ago and it worked fine. A good > boomvang holds the mass down on a run. The only limitation is that you > can't sheet in quite as tight. Any thoughts? Does anyone have a > suggestion of bimini top installation? It's getting hot fast in Texas. > :o) > > David > > P.S.: I'm new to the Montgomery 15. I've been reading post for about > three months but this is the first time I have ever responded. I sail > out of San Antonio and picked up my Monty 15 a few months back. She is > a great little sailor. I primarily sail Canyon Lake and coast around > Corpus and Rockport.

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Our Brand New Montgomery 17
by David Schuster 12 May '08

12 May '08

On February 7th my wife and I ordered a Montgomery 17 from Bob. He had it finished April 2nd; we picked it up April 19th. That's 53 days from initial order to finished boat. And we had Bob put in two oval opening ports lights with screens as well. Great job Bob! Bob was great to work with during the entire process. We live in Wyoming so ordering long distance and communicating our wishes could have been frustrating in the best of situations, but Bob make the entire process very easy and smooth. We picked up the boat on Saturday April 19 and Bob very graciously accommodated us on this day to take delivery. We had a great time being showed around his boat building facility and seeing two Montgomery 23s being built as well as another 17. He was also rebuilding a Nor'sea 27. You all know the quality of Bob's boats, it is top notch. When we first laid eyes on our boat we could not believe how beautiful she was. I still find it amazing that he could build such a great boat for such a low price. If you need a great sailboat and a great builder call Bob he will do a great job. We plan to sail her in Jackson Lake and Yellowstone Lake both in Wyoming as soon as the snow clears. David Schuster, MCSE, MCP+I Client Services for Information Technology McKee, Marburger & Fagnant, P.C. 185 South 5th Street Lander, Wyoming 82520 Bus: 307-332-4545 Fax: 307-332-3271 Dir: 307-332-1782 <mailto:davids@mmfcpa.com> davids(a)mmfcpa.com Get the latest tax information by visiting our web site: <http://www.mmfcpa.com> www.mmfcpa.com CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE This communication may contain information relative to federal tax issues. This communication is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used for the purpose of avoiding penalties that may be imposed by the Internal Revenue Service. CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This communication and the information it contains is intended for the person or organization to whom it is addressed. Its contents are confidential. Unauthorized use, copying or disclosure of any of it may be unlawful. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact us immediately.

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