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M 7-11
by Joe Balla 16 Apr '11

16 Apr '11

For Some reason the slideshow link did not appear correctly, so I am re-sending it: http://s959.photobucket.com/albums/ae75/Sailingsocal/Montgomery%208%20Sailbo at%20%20Traditional%20Classic/?albumview=slideshow If it does not appear as a link....you may need to copy and paste. If that does not work, feel free to email me off-list or call and I will gladly email photos or the link to you. Best, JB

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Boat and Trailer transport companies
by Karen and Smiley 16 Apr '11

16 Apr '11

I wanted to add a recommendation for "All Coasts Transport" for any future Monty Boat and Trailer transport across the USA. These guys at All Coasts Transport saved me much time and money http://www.transportreviews.com/company/all-coasts-transport.asp >From Duluth MN to Kensington MD, 1166 miles one way $850.00 This made buying Stan's boat a breeze. I thought I'd mention them for future logistics if any are buying or selling down the road. Thanks Smiley M15 #616 Another Wrinkle Smiley and Karen magoo252(a)comcast.net

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Another Wrinkle made the journey East
by Karen and Smiley 15 Apr '11

15 Apr '11

She is in the driveway and going to be cleaned and cared for tomorrow. M 15 #616 from Stan's home in Duluth MN. Thanks Smiley magoo252(a)comcast.net

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Re: M_Boats: Bottom paint
by bownez＠juno.com 15 Apr '11

15 Apr '11

Hello Rick, Robbin, and Listers, I did a bottom job on my M17 when I purchased her in 1997. She had the small pox type of blisters mainly along the waterline. I went the Interprotect/Micron CSC route, and it has held up well over the years.When I purchased my M23 in 2001, I had a local yard (Hoopers) apply a fresh layer of bottom paint. Brian stressed that if you simply going to do a light sand and recoat, you MUST follow with the same brand/type of bottom paint. Mine is Awlgrip/Allstar. Quite expensive.Forward to 2006, and I decided to try a recoat job myself. Well, I had no idea how fine bottom paint is once you start to sand it. Although covered head to toe, I found bottom paint inbetween my toes.The lapstrake is no joy to sand and repaint.Thus, the moral of the story is:Hooper's yard gets the job next time. I'll pay the money. Been there, done that. Bones ____________________________________________________________ Get Free Email with Video Mail & Video Chat! http://www.juno.com/freeemail?refcd=JUTAGOUT1FREM0210

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Re: M_Boats: Bottom paint
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 15 Apr '11

15 Apr '11

Robbin, How goes the battle with the dilemma around the mast base?? Sean

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Lake Havasu
by Kevin Lynch 14 Apr '11

14 Apr '11

Thanks to all for the great feedback on Lake Havasu. I've been doing a lot of research and I guess the bottom line is that we will have to take a vacation out there in the "HOT" season to see what we think. All the plusses sound great, no snow shoveling, no lawn mowing, no leaf raking, no mosquitoes, cheaper living all around, but 100 degrees for months does sound a little scary. M15, #200, Wee Fun Kevin Lynch

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M15 #208 gets a name
by Daniel Rich 14 Apr '11

14 Apr '11

I decided to name M15 #208. I have called her "Kestrel." To read about this if you are interested, see my blog at http://danielgrich.users.sonic.net/?p=64 Not earth shattering news for you experienced sailors, but it just seemed right! Fair winds. Daniel

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rigging internal halyards
by Nick Chappell 14 Apr '11

14 Apr '11

Just a bit more input on he subject, from Jay Kirby at Dwyer Mast: "We normally do not use exit plates for small boats; rather we use slots. The size is 7/16" by 2-1/2 or 3". Theyexit at around 4 or 6 feet from the base of the mast depending on where the cleats or turning blocks are located.They are staggered fore and aft of the centerline and above and below each other on opposite sides of the mast.They do weaken the mast; we would not hesitate to use then on a new mast but don't know how a mast as old as yours would fare." Well, I'm going to do it anyway. Some of us don't think things from 1975 are really that old... Nick C.

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Bottom paint
by Rick Davies 14 Apr '11

14 Apr '11

My boat was kept for two years in salt water by the original owner, who painted the bottom with a copper-colored ablative bottom paint. I have trailer-sailed the boat for almost four years in fresh water, and the paint is now showing its age, besides making a big mess when washed with On and Off. Does anyone have any advice about how to remove the old ablative paint and what it should be replaced with? I was thinking of sanding, but the recent posts on gelcoat damage from sanding are making me rethink that and ask for help. Thanks, Rick M17 #633 Lynne L

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Electrical system changes
by Earl Landers 14 Apr '11

14 Apr '11

Hi all, I am planning to move the electrical panel on my 17 to a new location similar to what I did on my C25. The is a link to a picture that shows that installation. C25 Panel <http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=195050380532817&set=a.10108491326 2698.2445.100000835691253&type=1&theater> . I am thinking that atop the shelf at the top rear of the port settee would be a good location. My question for our builders is, Are the settee backs sealed at the top of the liner such that they become air tanks providing flotation in the case of a swamping? If they are, it will determine how I seal cable entrances to the shelf. Thanks for your input, Earl Landers

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