October 2013 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

Little Breeze M15
by Michael Mann 18 Nov '15

18 Nov '15

Hi, My name is Michael Mann and in 1982, I sailed the Montgomery 15, Little Breeze from CA to Hawaii. I see on the web site that she has been rescued by new owners in Hawaii and I would love to correspond with them. I am currently sailing on a container ship headed for Honolulu and would welcome the chance to make contact. Thanks for any info. Michael Mann

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Fwd: Arizona Yacht Club Fall Race Series
by GILASAILR＠aol.com 13 Nov '13

13 Nov '13

An invitation to Montgomery sailors from the Arizona Yacht Club. Don't forget the WICR/Potter Invitational January 17-19 2014 at Lake Pleasant AZ. ____________________________________ From: fleet.captain(a)arizonayachtclub.org To: GILASAILR(a)aol.com CC: DLynde012(a)aol.com Sent: 9/20/2013 7:27:42 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time Subj: Arizona Yacht Club Fall Race Series Hi Gary, I'm the Racing Fleet Captain at Arizona Yacht Club. I'd like to invite you and other Montgomery 17 sailors to participate in our Fall Race Series. It is 5 weekends running from October 5 to December 8. The "full series" includes sailing both Saturday and Sunday, while the "Saturday Only" option is of course only the one day per weekend. We have one Montgomery 17 singed up already, I would really like to see a fleet of 5 boats or more. I'll attach our Notice of Race for your consideration, please forward it to other Montgomery 17 sailors who might be interested. We had a great Montgomery 17 representation at our last Birthday Regatta, so I hope there is interest. For those who would like to sign up ( or learn more), go to the AYC web site: http://arizonayachtclub.org/racing/ Enter the Lake Pleasant "Sign up now" and make an entry for the Non Spin Fleet. If we get four more boats entered we will create a separate Montgomery 17 fleet and you will all sail together with your own start. Best Regards, Greg Woodcock Racing Fleet Captain Arizona Yacht Club

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Good Old Boat article
by Ferdinand Johns 03 Nov '13

03 Nov '13

Hello, Good Old Boat magazine is planning a review of the Montgomery 17. We will be contacting owners of M-17s to collect comments about their experience with the boat. In addition, we need to find at least one owner in the Seattle/Bellingham area willing to sail his or her boat for a photo shoot under way, as well as allow us to come aboard for a brief sail and photography session that will preferably include a ramp launch and recovery. If possible, we’d also like to photograph boats from each primary era (three berth/galley w/cast iron centerboard, three and 3/4 berth Jerry Montgomery model w/lead & f.g. centerboard, etc., as well as examples of the more recent Nor'sea/Montgomery Boats models). Test sails and photo shoots will be scheduled between mid-August and late September 2013, as mutually convenient. If you are willing to participate in our owner survey, please reply by email to oldferdj(a)yahoo.com. If you have a boat in the Seattle/ Bellingham area that you are willing to provide for a photo shoot and test sail, please include a bit of information about the boat and your phone number in the email. Thanks in advance for your help. Best, Ferd Johns for Good Old Boat 360/240-1343

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M15 Checkout with new cockpit check valve
by Jim Dahlquist 29 Oct '13

29 Oct '13

I finally got an end of season Lake Michigan checkout and verification of my new cockpit check valve. It worked great. My son visiting from Charlotte was with me so only two aboard for this test. There was a nice wind, and average waves, and still warm enough to forget any jackets or long sleeves. No water came in, and we could hear a slight clicking as the valve opened and closed with the waves. Not a drop in the cockpit, after last year with 3 in the boat,the cold water kept coming in and running back in the cockpit making cold feet. I cut that short. The two people with me were relatives with no sailing knowledge. The valve has a 3/4 inch floating ball, and it is accessible by pulling out the poly carbonate valve seat cylinder which is is just a friction fit. And because I hadn't yet gotten around to making a small wireform spacer to prevent it; the wave action after a few hours sailing and motoring, the ball and seal worked their way out and let lots of water in. The parts were not lost however, because there is a stainless perf metal filter for keeping leaves and debris out of the drain. There is also an epoxied stainless tube over the centerboard rope. I am delighted at how well this worked and am looking forward to more testing opportunities. It is too late for sailing in Chicago this year. I am wondering about the potential for towing the boat down to the keys in hopes of finding good sailing weather and places to explore, and safe harbor at night. I don't think any of my family members could make it and so I would need to find someone to help me crew, or someone with a boat to sail with. Here are a couple photos of my check valve setup: https://www.dropbox.com/s/n8igwhsdyit5cyg/ChkValveFail.jpg https://www.dropbox.com/s/2oflc7ff4kaoykn/ChkValveParts.jpg The second link shows the essential valve parts(Valve tube, Rope tube, Perforated stainlessf filter, new wireform spacer setting below the two tubes, Teak cover board with forward lock pins and locking brass knob. One more subject. Although this is my 5th sailboat (bought last fall), I have never reefed a mainsail, although get the general idea, and I have tried it once on my M15, and it went well, and I will be wanting to do it more. So a few questions: 1. The reefing rope nearest the mast could go in the little pivot, swivel, stretch area to avoid rubbing on the thick mainsail bunched in that area. I avoided doing this. Am I right? 2. The following is a photo of my boom. I am using the side pulley and cleat for my outhaul. Is that what they are for? https://www.dropbox.com/s/d0fx4yn52ixrhd1/BoatBoom2.jpg 3. Do I need more hardware on my boom for reefing quickly and safely? 4. Is there a good video or photo or other reference for reefing the M15? Thanks, Jim Dahlquist Palatine, IL. jim(a)dhlqst.com

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Re: M_Boats: Sail Area M15
by GILASAILR＠aol.com 25 Oct '13

25 Oct '13

About $700. and 1/4 knot in boatspeed - {;>) Just kidding - I don't think there are many 'fathead M-15' mainsails on standard rigs to provide a realistic comparison - BUT you would have: a new sail (probably faster) 'Fashion forward' style points (actually more than that) your biggest gains would be on offwind/downwind legs - - go with the used main and see what develops from there. then go for the bitchin wahoo carbon load path model! (just kiddin' again) Sometimes these "modifications" backfire - folks seem to think a modified "part/rig/sail" MUST make you go faster or higher when all they really are is 'different'. Some are even a disadvantage - but the perception is 'hot rod' - develop skills then develop machinery is a good path. Time in the boat is worth more than almost anything (except new good sails ;>) Have Fun, Go Sailing. GO _www.wrinkleboat.webs.com_ (http://www.wrinkleboat.webs.com) In a message dated 10/24/2013 1:28:57 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, griemmolo2(a)gmail.com writes: Wrinkle Boat Mates Am in the process of buying used standard sail from Daniel (Have you heard anything from Judy B/Hyde yet about your new sails?) Was wondering What the difference in the Main SA is between a standard Main and a Fatheaded Main. As I sail on a inland lake in NWI I have found that I am in light air most of the season. Much different than Lake Michigan my previous sailing venue with my Pearson 23.

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Sail Area M15
by George Iemmolo 24 Oct '13

24 Oct '13

Wrinkle Boat Mates Am in the process of buying used standard sail from Daniel (Have you heard anything from Judy B/Hyde yet about your new sails?) Was wondering What the difference in the Main SA is between a standard Main and a Fatheaded Main. As I sail on a inland lake in NWI I have found that I am in light air most of the season. Much different than Lake Michigan my previous sailing venue with my Pearson 23.

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Rainwater pools behind toe rail
by Charlie Fortner 23 Oct '13

23 Oct '13

Hi all, New M-15 owner here. I notice that rainwater and dew pools between the toe rail and the coaming. Is there a way to prevent this or to help it drain away? Even when the boat and trailer are level, the water can collect here. Thanks, Charlie -- Charlie Fortner Earth, USA, GA, Atlanta M-15 #411

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Anacapa Montgomery 15 Trip Video
by David Grah 18 Oct '13

18 Oct '13

I am not much of a videographer, but I made a video of a trip my kids and I took in our Montgomery 15 last month to Anacapa Island off of Oxnard, California that the group may be interested in: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwXSFHyitO4

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Boat fixin'
by Thomas Buzzi 17 Oct '13

17 Oct '13

Recently ordered Don Casey's book, "Sailboat Maintenance Manual". The order sent to Practical Sailor Magazine was drop shipped to some gentleman in Washington state. Took about a month to straighten that out but now I do have the book here in Texas and it was worth the hassle. I am on the "wrong" end of a long list of things to do for my M 17 but by starting with the purchase of this tome I took the best first step. It is well written, well illustrated and after just twenty minutes of browsing through it I picked up an enormous amount of information about how to do what I have to do here. I am one of those "lets use what we have on hand" and that will NOT work on fiberglass boat repair. It looks like the procurement of the proper materials will take some time on the front end of any of the projects but all efforts expended will be in the right direction. I highly recommend this book to anybody who is starting to lavish TLC on a fiberglass boat. Don't let the price dissuade you (about $60). It will pay for itself many times over by the time you are finished with your masterpiece. Fair winds, Tom B, M17 #258

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2014 WICR / Potter Invitational Update
by GILASAILR＠aol.com 15 Oct '13

15 Oct '13

Update - Great News - No planned adverse water level conditions on the horizon at this time - The 2014 WICR / Potter Invitational Regatta is ON for January 17-19, 2014 ! (always was - we got little boats) According to long range weather forecasts the Western US should have a 'wet and snowy winter' - no planned work at the local infrastructure that would cause adverse affects to the water levels (no guarantee here as Nature Rules) We have our first Potter Yachters coming to the event - go to _www.wrinkleboat.webs.com_ (http://www.wrinkleboat.webs.com/) to see who that might be and view the newly revised and brighter site! This year is looking like the largest and best event since the 'bearded guy' said "let's do this!" - Good things on tap for 2014 and the WICR / Potter Invitational! If you are planning on coming - please mail me and I will put your name on the 'Who's Coming' List if you desire. For those that have participated in the past and may not be coming - Is there something we can do to make the event more appealing? Your opinions are solicited - the motto for the event is 'No Stress - Only Fun' I will post a link to the event's Leukemia Cup site when it is up - the 'warm fuzzy' behind this 'pure unadulterated fun' is to support LLS and the work they do for cancer research - Please support the Leukemia Cup OR your favorite organization ! Thank You from the staff. See you at Lake Pleasant JANUARY 17-19TH 2014 Take Care, Have Fun, Come Sailing ! GO 2013 Overall winners in photo below - Know who they iz?

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