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Re: M_Boats: Good News/Bad News
by John R. Butler 17 Aug '09

17 Aug '09

Good News: Sal & Gail Glesser (Spyderco knives of Golden, Colorado), are Rejoyce!'s new owners. They wanted a M15 to sail while waiting for their M23 to be finished by good-guy Jerry. The Bad News, I had to give up sailing, after 72 years of great pleasure, due to my balance getting so bad. I couldn't even get across the cockpit when coming about. More Good News: I will soon learn to sail in three dimensions! Will take glider training, then hope to go soaring weekly if possible. (Balance not a problem when sitting.) John R. Butler theoldcat(a)cox.net Eschew obfuscation!

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Re: M_Boats: Good News/Bad News
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 16 Aug '09

16 Aug '09

You'll love soaring John. It parallels sailing on so many ways. I don't do it anymore and really miss it. Have fun! Sean

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Mystery M17
by bownez＠juno.com 16 Aug '09

16 Aug '09

Hi Gang, This last weekend while I was attending my state's Guzzi bike rally in Grand Marais, Mn, I happened to notice a mast from a small sailboat not far from the pavilion we were using. We were at the main city campground which is on Grand Marais' bay, on Lake Superior. Wandering over, lo and behold it was a 1980 M17, on a Trailrite trailer, mast up, with weeds and small bushes growing around it. No name on the transom. The boat is white with two red stripes. Is the owner monitoring this list? What's going on with the sealife of this little gem? I feel like someone who just found a lost, wet, hungry kitten.... Bones ____________________________________________________________ See the difference a digital projector can make. Click now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTMWJByVzCubi5FIrxTzb3L4C8…

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Re: M_Boats: Bringing down the mast
by Larry E Yake 16 Aug '09

16 Aug '09

There seems to be a difference in some 17's regarding having to loosen the shrouds. I don't have to, and none of the guys I regularly sail with have to, but others on the list say they run up against a "hump" they would have to force the mast through to get it all the way up (or down). Obviously, it's a big time saver if you don't have to. I have a CDI furler and my 150 genoa is almost never taken off. I had a long tube type sleeve made that I slide over it for trailering to keep it clean and protected, but others trailer with it just furled. Speed tips: Eliminate steps that require tools, ie... Mast step bolt; I use a bolt with a wingnut and a clevis pin through the end to keep it from coming loose. Backstay turnbuckle; a Johnson Lever Lock turnbuckle to tighten the rig. Tuning done. If possible, have your sheets, turning blocks, and furling line already rigged on the boat. Jib sheets on a bow cleat, furling line tied handy to the bow pulpit, and they're ready to attach when you have the mast stepped. If you have the outboard cut-out like CornDog, the motor stays mounted all the time. Big time saver. The new Ida Sailor rudders can be left in place with the rudder blade kicked clear up vertical and tied off. You get the idea. Larry > A question for those of you that regularly trailer your M17 and have > to take > the mast down. Can it be done without making any adjustments to the > > shrouds? With a roller furling, does the sail have to be removed > first? (I > have a CDI) Other tips to simplify the process? And lastly, how in > the > world do you guys do all this in 30-45 minutes???? > Joe > Seafrog M17

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Re: M_Boats: Good News/Bad News
by Larry E Yake 16 Aug '09

16 Aug '09

Good for you, John! Sorry you had to sell your boat, but it's great that you're moving on to a new adventure! Larry On Sun, 16 Aug 2009 21:09:29 -0500 "John R. Butler" <theoldcat(a)cox.net> writes: > Good News: Sal & Gail Glesser (Spyderco knives of Golden, Colorado), > > are Rejoyce!'s new owners. They wanted a M15 to sail while waiting > > for their M23 to be finished by good-guy Jerry. The Bad News, I had > > to give up sailing, after 72 years of great pleasure, due to my > balance getting so bad. I couldn't even get across the cockpit when > > coming about. More Good News: I will soon learn to sail in three > dimensions! Will take glider training, then hope to go soaring > weekly > if possible. (Balance not a problem when sitting.) > > John R. Butler > theoldcat(a)cox.net > Eschew obfuscation! > > > > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats > > Remember, there is no privacy on the Internet! > >

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Re: M_Boats: M15 halyard
by John R. Butler 16 Aug '09

16 Aug '09

I converted Rejoyce! to a wireless halyard a couple years ago. Glad I did, much better and easier. I used 44' of XLE polyester double braid, no more stretch than the wire. Whip one end, eye splice the other with a hole just big enough to accommodate your pin. I used <www.rwrope.com/> as my source of supply, recommend them. My contact there was Rod McCollester, very helpful. <rod(a)rwrope.com> RW will do the whipping and splice for a price, of course. John R. Butler theoldcat(a)cox.net First M15 was "Joy", '83 #264 Now sail "Rejoyce!", '86 #361

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Re: M_Boats: Tie down straps
by Blake Reimer 16 Aug '09

16 Aug '09

I just recently bought a strap for something like 8 bucks from WestMarine. It was on the closeout rack, marked down from something like $27.99. It is a seat belt material quality nylon strap probably 16 ft long or so. No ratchet, just two hooks and a buckle that works like a trucker's chain tie down. Hook to the trailer rails, pull the strap through the buckle, lightly snug, and flip the buckle over. It works very well. The only problem is the left over strap, which I tuck into one of the cockpit lazarettes....

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Re: M_Boats: Mark & Roberta's mystery dog
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 15 Aug '09

15 Aug '09

"He's a great companion and quite entertaining but tends to limit the amount of relaxation time we have on board. He does help produce hearty bouts of laughter though." Ahhh yes, dogs will be dogs! But they sure do bring us a lot of unconditional love.....well worth the price! Hope to meet Charlie next time! S

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Montys fall Apostle Islands cruise redux!
by Gordon Gilbert 15 Aug '09

15 Aug '09

M-boats will be cruising the Apostle Islands of Lake Superior again this fall! If you missed the trip last year, here's a great chance to enjoy a wonderful cruising ground at what is probably the best time for gorgeous scenery and reliable winds. Here's a link to last fall's Apostle Islands cruise, which was a heck of a lot of fun: http://s476.photobucket.com/albums/rr123/theyakker/Montys%20Apostle%20Islan… This year's cruise will begin in Bayfield, Wisconsin, on September 24 and finish on or around September 27. Participants can sail more or fewer days if they wish. So far two Monty crews are on board. Come and join us for the fun! E-mail me if you'd like more information or would like to sign up for the cruise. Gordon M-17 "Sapphire" Milwaukee

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fish finder sensor
by Robert Becker 15 Aug '09

15 Aug '09

Hi, This is probably in the archives, but I can't seem to get there. I want to put a fish finder sensor in the bow storage compartment. What sticks to the fiberglass? I want to stick a 2" dia x 5" piece of pvc pipe to the bottom inside hull and add water and sensor. I can then remove the sensor for use on another boat, which I could not do if the sensor is stuck to the hull. I tried this using silicone sealant and it worked great, for a couple of hours until the water leaked out. So, what is the best sealant for pvc to fiberglass? And, would using glycerin or antifreeze rather than water damage the fiberglass? Thanks, Bob Becker M15 #208

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