January 2011 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

Dylan Winter Welcomes Havasu Sailors!!
by M23 "Daunltess" 28 Jan '11

28 Jan '11

Dylan Winter of "Keep Turning Left" fame has produced a video ..FOR YOU, the sailors of the Havasu Pocket Cruisers Convention! Dylan welcomes all the sailors to the Havasu Pocket Cruisers Convention as only he can. Dylan's video, editing skills, commentary, and knowledge of small boat sailors are his unique trademarks. I am honored that he would take the time to make this video just for us. He has moved the video to the front page of his site so that you can see it even if you are not a subscriber (which you should be!) It is called "Wells to Havasu". He is in an area now called Wells as he continues his journey to circumnavigate Great Britain in his 19 ft boat. You'll notice the Google Earth image at the begining starts at the London Bridge in Lake Havasu, pans out and then zooms back in on Wells England (where he is) symbolic of our connection on this small planet. He talks about sailing at Wells for a bit with beautiful footage, and then, he has a message for you and me. I have been emailing back and forth with Dylan for some time. It was my intent to get him here with us, but we couldn't make it happen this year. The fact that he would take the time to produce such an wonderful video for us ...well,...it touches my heart. As small boat sailors we all are connected, even across great distances..... I'll let my friend Dylan tell you the rest. Go to this link and scroll to the bottom of the page. There you will see a screenshot of Dylan in some foulies...click that video, watch it. I will be amazed if you can tell me that you are not touched by it like I was. http://www.keepturningleft.co.uk as my friend Dylan would probably say... Whizzo man! Brilliant!!! :-) Thank you Dylan

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M 17 1977 model.
by Louis Remmers 26 Jan '11

26 Jan '11

I purchased a 1977 M 17 last January and have had fun rehabing it. I fell in love with the monty back when they frist came on the market. The boat I have needed a new transom , so I cut the " cap " off and dug out the rotted plywood. made a template with cardboard then to luan and finally marine ply with excellent results. I replaced the aluminum drain in the underside of the stern and have all of the deck hardware off and am ready for the finish coat of paint when the weather cooperates. I hope to go to cedar key the first weekend in May if I finish in time. I have had fun so far and need to work on my standing rigging next.

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Jerry Montgomery's SMALL TALK articles
by W David Scobie 25 Jan '11

25 Jan '11

Small Craft Advisor has been kind enough to permit Sage Marine to host Jerry Montgomery's past SMALL TALK articles. In these writings Jerry has discussed the designing of SAGE 17, boat performance, and his thoughts on small boats. Access these articles through the Sage Marine RESOURCES page. A big thanks to SCA! :: Dave Scobie :: M17 #375 - SWEET PEA - www.m17-375.webs.com :: Sage Marine - www.sagemarine.us

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M15 #236, Bottom Restoration
by Karsten Brooks 17 Jan '11

17 Jan '11

I used Franmar Soystrip to remove the layers of old bottom paint. I soon discovered some pretty serious damage to the front and sides of the keel, and what looks to be a holed-through spot in the starboard bilge. I personally didn't feel qualified to make these repairs so at Jerry's recommendation, I took my lovely girl to Joe of Joe's Yacht Restoration in West Sacramento, CA. He and his crew are doing a great job! They'll also work to reconfigure the ezloader trailer to a bunk format rather than the rollers. David Carson of Carson Signs, also in West Sac, will produce vinyl CF number and name signage. I'm really excited to sail the smooth version of my little jewel, "Nenya." Here is a public link to the facebook album covering the progress of the restoration: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=267955&id=567421148&l=6786bf99a0 Karsten

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M15 heel angle?
by Doug Kelch 17 Jan '11

17 Jan '11

I had a nice sail on lake Pleasant AZ last Sunday. The winds were variable as usual but I was playing with the angle of heel and the GPS (getting ready to win the Havasu Montgomery race). The M15 seems to sail faster in 6 - 10 kt winds when it is kept reasonably flat. At lower winds it seems to like a little more heel. What do you other M15 sailors think? How do alter the hull trim for different wind conditions to maximize your speed ( velocity made good)? Thanks Doug

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Sage Marine / Sage 17 www-site is now open!
by W David Scobie 15 Jan '11

15 Jan '11

The Sage Marine site has been re-opened! Come read the facts and see some pictures about the new to the pocket cruiser community company and Jerry Montgomery's new design: SAGE 17. Visit Sage Marine at - http://www.sagemarine.us As the prototype SAGE 17 is fitted-out and goes through sea trials more information, pictures and video will be loaded into the site. -- Dave Scobie Sage Marine Webmaster and Promotions Owner of M17 #375 - SWEET PEA visit SWEET PEA's www-site - http://www.m17-375.webs.com

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SailHavasuTV Episode 2 is up
by M23 "Daunltess" 15 Jan '11

15 Jan '11

“Daunltess Flies” www.sailhavasu.com Last day to register for the 2011 event IS TODAY!!! S

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San Juan Islands cruise
by Larry E Yake 15 Jan '11

15 Jan '11

Hi everyone, The biannual Montgomery Group San Juan Islands Cruise will be held this June from the 11th to the 25th. We'll be spending two weeks cruising through the San Juan and Canadian Gulf Islands, launching from and returning to Anacortes, Wa. Our route is still being planned, but it will be arranged so those who can only come for one week will be able to return to Anacortes easily while the rest of the group heads into Canada. This cruise is always a great time, with a fun group of returning sailors each year. These folks who have sailed with us before are the ones that make these cruises what they are, so they have been given the opportunity to sign up first for this years cruise. Fourteen have signed on for another trip. Our roster will be limited to 20 boats, so if you want to sign on this year, get a message to me fast! The remaining spots won't last long. This will be the first time we've had a limit on the number of participants, but due to the growth of the event each year it has become a necessary evil. The San Juan and Gulf Islands are popular cruising destinations, and we simply can't go cruising into an already busy anchorage or marina with a huge group of boats and expect things to go smoothly. This event has been a success in the past due to the manageable size of the fleet, which has enabled a group of strangers to become good friends, enjoying their time sailing together. So... if sailing through one of the premier cruising grounds in the world with a great group of fellow Montgomery sailors appeals to you, send me a reply to leyake(a)juno.com and I'll get you on the list. Hope you see you in June. Larry Yake

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Re: M_Boats: SailHavasu TV goes live!
by Bruce Ward 13 Jan '11

13 Jan '11

Sean et al., many Thanks for putting this event together and sharing it with us virtually. I'll retire by this time next year and hope to make it to that event. For now, I'll just have to ice fish in our current -25 degree C weather and wait until everything thaws out Bruce and s/v cerulea M17# 32 at 55 degrees latitude Canada.

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Re: M_Boats: SailHavasu TV goes live!
by TOMMYVAL＠aol.com 13 Jan '11

13 Jan '11

In a message dated 1/12/2011 4:02:21 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, nebwest2(a)aol.com writes: http://www.sailhavasu.com/SailHavasu_TV.html Sweet, looking forward to it. You guys amaze me Gary Valetti M17

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