August 2011 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

Tiller pilot installation question
by Bill Wickett 06 Aug '11

06 Aug '11

As a follow up to my tp wiring question last week, could the collective brain trust shed any light on tiller pilot positioning. The Raymarine ST1000+ is pretty specific on positioning from the rudder pivot point. My question is to any who may have installed a tp is; to meet the required positioning, did you go with installing on the seat surface and raise it up to tiller level with a combination of optional pedestal socket rod or brackets on the tiller bottom face OR did you mount the tp up on the coaming surface and extend the reach by using the available push rod extensions? The coaming mount seems more straight forward, but could be a bit riskier with the possibility of losing the tp over the side. Hope you understand all the above, and thanks for any experience you can relate. Bill Wickett Makin' Time M17 #622

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Centerboard Pendant Leaks
by Mark House 05 Aug '11

05 Aug '11

In waves, my 1977 M-17 weeps where the CB pendant comes up from the trunk. I realize this is normal for all centerboard boats with a short trunk. But when the boat heels on a starboard tack, the water runs into the lazaret, then forward under the galley to the hold under the v-berth. Then I tack, and the water runs back from the v-berth under the pilot berth. Then there is no dry hold in the boat. Everything stored under there is wet. I have to remove the cushions and hatch boards and sponge out the water. This boat sat in a slip for 2 months without a drop of water coming in! So I don't think there are any unusual leaks. I sailed 5 hours, and got about one gallon of water. Has anyone figured out a solution to this problem? Thanks, Mark House

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Re: M_Boats: Refinishing Rudder M15 thanks to all who replied
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 05 Aug '11

05 Aug '11

Sandy, Yep...you are right in the area. It's been , oh geeze...probably 30+ years since I sat on my Uncle Pete's dock in the lagoon dangling a fishead on a string and catching blues with a net...but it sure was a cool place. I loved it there. Good luck with your rudder project!! Sean

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Monty 15
by WILLIAM FRANKLIN BROCK 05 Aug '11

05 Aug '11

I was wondering my Monty15 doesn't have a topping lift I'm wanting to put one on my boat. At the top of the mast do you just add another block for it? Or how are they normally ran? Dose any body have any pictures of how they are ran at the top and the back of the boom.

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Re: M_Boats: Trailer winch for M15
by Bobbie Mayer 04 Aug '11

04 Aug '11

I actually found on West Marine's site that half the weight of the boat is enough. I guess because you are not actually lifting it.

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Re: M_Boats: Battery hook-up for electric motor
by bownez＠juno.com 03 Aug '11

03 Aug '11

Hi Bill, You could employ 150 amp Anderson connectors for an easy way to disconnect a trolling motor. Bones ____________________________________________________________ 57 Year Old Mom Looks 27! Mom Reveals $5 Wrinkle Trick That Has Angered Doctors! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4e3a0ff66b21a3be9ffst01vuc

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Refinishing Rudder M15 thanks to all who replied
by Sandra Anton 03 Aug '11

03 Aug '11

You gave me a lot of great practical information and choices. Much appreciated. I live in Loveladies in a lagoon just north of Harvey Cedars but cant say I know your relatives. thx again!

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Question on wiring up a tiller pilot
by Bill Wickett 03 Aug '11

03 Aug '11

We have had a Raymarine ST1000 for a while. Just getting to installing it. Electrical is not my day job. Plan on using using 14AWG wire, as per the manual for cable up to 13 ft distance. My question is on where to take the power from? I could wire it direct to the battery with ring connectors and an inline fuse. I don't think there would be a problem with that, as when the tiller pilot is not plugged in, there is no draw. Correct? The electrical panel has no open spaces, but I could take a feed from an existing position couldn't I? I was thinking of something like the "Accessory" which is the 12V lighter socket. Other positions on the panel are Cabin Lights, Nav Lights, Steaming and Deck Light, Stereo, Depth, VHF. I could possibly have any or all of the last 3 operating at the same time as the tiller pilot. Much less likely with the various lighting circuits, as we aren't underway at night (so far). Any suggestions on this aspect of the installation? Thanks. Bill Wickett Makin' Time M17 #622

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Battery hook-up for electric motor
by whinkeljr＠cox.net 03 Aug '11

03 Aug '11

I recently bought a T30 Prowler trolling motor to use in lieu of my 2hp 2stroke Yamaha for my M15 "Prelude", and I am trying to figure out how to connect it to my battery which is located under the v-berth for weight distribution. The motor came with with cables, 4-5 ft long, so I bought a 15' cable extension with built-in fuse. I want to run the cables inside the hull, out of the way, but also want to be able to easily disconnect the electric motor in case I anticipate the need for the extended range of the Yamaha. I know some of you are using a similar motor and I would really appreciate any ideas and suggestions. Thanks! Bill Hinkel M15 "Prelude" #398

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Trailer winch for M15
by Bobbie Mayer 03 Aug '11

03 Aug '11

I finally have a duplicate title for both trailer and boat and am getting both ready to list for sale. I need to replace the winch on the trailer (galvanized, but except for the hardware, which is fine, everything rusted.) How high a weight capacity do I need to pull in an M15? Is it enough to exceed the weight of the boat or should there be some margin of safety and if so, how much? Bobbie M15 LiftOff

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