May 2010 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

Installing VHF coax in an M17 mast
by Jim Wiliams 21 May '10

21 May '10

Many thanks to everyone who offered suggestions about running coax in a mast -- Will let you know how we did when we get it done -- Jim & Cynthia M17 Latitude

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M15 in Hawaii
by Jennifer Tiernay 21 May '10

21 May '10

Aloha all ~ We're the owners of Little Breeze, the 15 foot that sailed from California. After we purchased it, we put it on a trailer and it was in land storage at the Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor. Since then, we've moved to Kauai and that's why it is no longer seen at the marina. We are now getting ready to move to the Big Island and consider selling her due to the high cost of shipping the boat and trailer - If Michael Mann would like to have first options and his wife is reading this, let us know. I know you have a deep connection with little sailboat. I'll post it on craigslist for Kauai. If we cannot sell it here we may just end up taking her. Aloha Nui, Jen and Ron

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Re: M_Boats: montgomery_boats Digest, Vol 87, Issue 7
by Stan Winarski 21 May '10

21 May '10

Hey John, Tell us more about that Hawaii trip. Last time I was there I discovered a very neglected M-15 in the marina across from the Ala Moana shopping center in Waikiki. I've been delighted with my 04 Tundra - V8 - not 4 wheel drive - pulls my M-15 like it isn't there and pulls my 5th wheel RV like it isn't there, except it seems to have a greater affection for gas stations pulling the RV. My original tow vehicle for the boat was a 1981 Mazda 1000 and that handled it very well from Texas to Kansas to Texas to Virginia. In fact, the Mazda is still running but I will not trust my lovely M-15 to it any longer. Stan M-15 Carol II 1981 #177

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Re: M_Boats: I am a new member
by ndorf＠surfbest.net 21 May '10

21 May '10

Bruce, One more consideration that was important for me (but not everyone) is that I wanted the option of storing my boat in my garage. I have a 2 car garage (with cars) and a 3rd single door setup which used to have a tent camper parked there before I sold it. My (roll-up) garage door height is just about 7', and the depth is barely 19' and a few inches. I can barely coax the M15 in, IF I fully remove the extendable/collapsing tongue AND IF I remove the mast before backing the boat into the garage. I will soon need the driveway space for another car and teen driver (uh oh). For this reason alone, I had to rule out the P19 which otherwise had much appeal to me as a trailerable "camper-sailor", especially one that is fully beachable. Also, from my measurements I would not have even been able to fit an M17 in the garage. This led me to compare the P15 and M15, and, although the P15 is also beachable, I decided I would value more the (approx) 315 lb of ballast and secondary stability offered by the shoal draft keel+centerboard option offered with M15. That said, the P15 derives a great deal of stability from its hard-chine hull design. I find that the M15 lapstrake hull design does provide for a drier ride USUALLY, but out on Folsom Lake a few weeks ago when the winds were howling (don't ask), the spray was indeed deflected off the bow, only to be blown back in the cockpit and in my face, so your mileage will vary. This week will actually be the first real test for me since I acquired my M15 last August to do "beach" camping at Woodward. My boat will be floating out a ways in the water with a longer bow line while the Potters will pulled right up to the shoreline. But I don't mind wading... ps come out to Cruiser Challenge in Monterey this July. It will be my first one as well and you can read about in the Potter Newsletter. psps Subscribe to Small Craft Advisor http://smallcraftadvisor.com/ there are great stories to be read and good info.. Neil Original Message: ----------------- From: hillking7(a)comcast.net Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 16:05:37 +0000 (UTC) To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: I am a new member Hello: I am just another sailor that enjoys the sea. I have been sailing about 30 years. Originally, I built and sailed a double ended small "duck boat" with a Hobie sail. Following that, it has been sailing with friends on various Catalinas and a Hunter for a 6 week trip from S.F. to Cabo. That included partaking in the '08 BaHa. Now, I really remember the exciting times that I had in the small boat. I will probably end up with a Montgomery or Potter,if things work out... Bruce King Fair Oaks,CA _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats Remember, there is no privacy on the Internet! -------------------------------------------------------------------- myhosting.com - Premium Microsoft® Windows® and Linux web and application hosting - http://link.myhosting.com/myhosting

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Re: M_Boats: Installing VHF coax in an M17 mast
by leyake＠juno.com 21 May '10

21 May '10

Jim, Another thing that works well is to fill your mast with styrofoam packing peanuts. Quiets the wires, and is easier to install than swim tubes. A chunk of swim tube at the bottom works as a nice cork to keep it all in there. A shop vac positioned at one end, with a screen to stop the peanuts, works real well to suck them in while you pour from the other end. Larry Y ---------- Original Message ---------- From: Jim Wiliams <jwilliams330(a)cox.net> To: MSOG <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> Subject: M_Boats: Installing VHF coax in an M17 mast Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 21:16:31 -0700 Anyone have any thoughts and/or tips on securing the VHF coax fished inside an M17 mast to avoid "clanking" and chafe in heavy water action conditions? Thanks in advance for your input, Jim & Cynthia M17 Latitude _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats Remember, there is no privacy on the Internet!

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Chesapeake Bay
by Jim Wiliams 20 May '10

20 May '10

Dorothy & Eldor: The chance to sail out of Solomon's is not to be missed -- We envy your getting to the Bay this year -- We hope to make it one year soon on an East Coast swing. Enjoy yourselves, and take care, Jim & Cynthia

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Swamped story
by Leighton Smith 20 May '10

20 May '10

David, The story I was told was that the son of the owner was sailing the boat with number of Boy Scouts or some such group. They suffered a knock down in a violet gust and all the kids slid to the lee side, pushing the boat far enough down to allow water into the open companion way. The son did not remove the wet interior cushions and mold/mildew ruined them. I find that the boat has endured considerable neglect and some careless use, but will be fine with some TLC. Smitty Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 16:56:52 -0700 (PDT) From: W David Scobie <wdscobie(a)yahoo.com> To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> Subject: Re: M_Boats: New Member (again) Message-ID: <923123.68283.qm(a)web38603.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 smitty: ? i'm sure bob with nor'sea/montgomery boats can help with replacing your interior and exterior parts. ? a swamped M15 ... there must be a story in that. ? ? dave scobie M17 #375 - SWEET PEA visit SWEET PEA's www-site - http://www.m17-375.webs.com ? ?

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Installing VHF coax in an M17 mast
by Jim Wiliams 20 May '10

20 May '10

Anyone have any thoughts and/or tips on securing the VHF coax fished inside an M17 mast to avoid "clanking" and chafe in heavy water action conditions? Thanks in advance for your input, Jim & Cynthia M17 Latitude

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Re: M_Boats: Chespeake bay
by Eeeisen＠aol.com 20 May '10

20 May '10

We will do everything we can to make it happen. We have sailed on Puget Sound, the San Juans and to add the Chesapeake Bay would be exciting. Dorothy Eisen M-17 Motu iti fixed keel

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Re: M_Boats: Tow vehicle
by bownez＠juno.com 20 May '10

20 May '10

Hi John, I'm towing my M17 with a '06 Tacoma 2 wheel drive. With it's 4 liter V6 it is rated to 6500 lbs max. I have even towed my M23 for short distances, under 100 miles, but that feels like it's pushing the envelope. I can get 24mpg at 60 mph (not towing). Bones ____________________________________________________________ Penny Stock Jumping 2000% Sign up to the #1 voted penny stock newsletter for free today! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4bf52ea53f17753e730st06vuc

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