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Re: M_Boats: M-23 motor mount
by bownez＠juno.com 23 Apr '13

23 Apr '13

Hi Todd, Looks like I'm one of the few still using the original motor mount that Jerry built. However, I'm using an older 4-stroke (1985 Honda BF-10) that weighs in at 75lbs. I tried another bracket, a Fulton rated to 100 lbs, and it worked well going up and down (spring assist), but the offset distance from the end of the transom was too narrow. Thus, when the motor was raised, it would not tilt forward far enough to get the prop out of the water while sailing. I took it off, sold it to Doug K , and went back to the stocker. Sean's works great, I've seen it in action. Good luck, Bones ____________________________________________________________ How to Sleep Like a Rock Obey this one natural trick to fall asleep and stay asleep all night. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/517684158e4d54157611st02vuc

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Re: M_Boats: M-23 motor mount
by edarts93＠earthlink.net 22 Apr '13

22 Apr '13

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Re: M_Boats: M-23 motor mount
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 22 Apr '13

22 Apr '13

Todd, Here is the mount I used.... http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId =696038&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=11151&storeNum=50366&subdeptNum=50 411&classNum=50412 Here is the Garelick page http://www.garelick.com/Aluminum-Auxiliary-Motor-Bracket-For-4-Stroke-Motors it is made by Garelick but I see now that West Marine is selling it under their own name. You can find it on other sites as a "Garelick" mount. It has long travel (16") which is great for getting the motor clear.....and it is made for motors to 170lbs and sprung as such. I had to add a lsight downward push to get my motor in....and it nearly lifted itself when new. Mine finally had a spring rotate and take some of the tension off of it....lessening the lifting force....but Garelick stood behind it and fixed it for free. It's a great mount. I just used some pieces of stainless plate to make the backing plates. Hope that helps... Sean

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Re: M_Boats: M-23
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 22 Apr '13

22 Apr '13

Hey Todd... The Pacifics come with an extendable tongue on the trailer....however...it's not that long. I made a second 11' extension that I swap out for the regular extendable tongue when I launch. It has two benefits...keeps me from having to back the truck in too far...and also...I never dunk the brake controller....as it is on the tongue that is removed. After 8 years I have had no brake issues that normally occur when you dunk your surge brake controller and it gulps water in its air vent. I am not a fan of tipping the mast forward....and have an a-frame system to go backwards instead. I know the original setup uses the boom as a gin pole arrangement and goes forward and the chainplates are cut for that. I didn't like that for a number of reasons. I have had a $50,000 mast lowering/raising incident that involved great discomfort, almost losing my career, surgery, and an air-e-vac ride to Las Vegas in the middle of the night (this was not with the M23)...so I play it pretty conservative these days. The M23's rig is very heavy compared to similarly sized boats...caution is the word of the day when dealing with that mast. :-) Here...I will really shake it up and start some conversation...... I tow with the outboard in place on the transom rather than move it to a trailer mount or put it in the truck. Oh I will be burned a the stake for saying that and my transom will fall off, delaminate, explode, my wife will leave me, a thousand locusts will descend upon me ...or something...LOL... but I do it..... and have done it with an over 100lb outboard for 25,000 miles and around 8 years now. My back and neck appreciate it and the boat so far does not seem to mind. It's also another time saving at the ramp, and rigging the 23 you can use all the saving you can get. I have however, installed a first class 4 stroke mount and it is bolted through large stainless backing plates to distribute the load. I do not recommend that anyone else do it....just what I do and what works for me. :-) Between the fact I tow with the outboard on the transom....and the fact that I use, love, and swear by surge brakes...... OMG all the humanity....let the flaming begin. LOL S PS I also ripped the tag off the mattress, swam less than 30 minutes after eating, set my car batteries on concrete, and drank the milk after the expiration date as well.... why? BECAUSE I AM CRAAAAAAAAAZY! ;-)

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REGESTRATION DECALS
by George R. Iemmolo 22 Apr '13

22 Apr '13

Is it better to adhere Registration Decals prior to cleaning & waxing the hull or after cleaning but prior to waxing? Admiral Mary Helen has named the boat:-) George M15 @602 Merry Helen II

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Re: M_Boats: M17 Flushdeck for sale
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 17 Apr '13

17 Apr '13

The boat is in Lake Havasu City, AZ I have already had 3 inquiries so far. I listed her on numerous websites, ....but no takers as of yet. She still needs a little work...but is going to make someone a nice boat....when the price is right.

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M17 Flushdeck for sale
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 17 Apr '13

17 Apr '13

Montgomery 17 Flushdeck for sale One of only 9 ever built. Sneakers needs a home. Hey guys. There are a lot of things going on here a the Mulligan house and some changes of direction and priority and attitude changes for me as well. I also need to lessen the number of un-finished projects I have around here. Some of them are so close to being finished it isn’t funny….Sneakers being on of them. However….every project takes cash and time, two things that always seem to be in short supply. The good news is that the major work on Sneakers is complete. The glasswork , keel, and centerboard are good to go and they were huge projects. She is in need of a paint job still….I have the paint. She has a new rudder, and useable sails. The trailer is ugly but serviceable. The bottom is barrier coated and complete. So here’s the deal….Starting today…Sneakers is for sale for $5000.00. The price will drop by $100/day until she finds a new owner. I hate to do this…but I need her to go. Eventually we will hit a price point where someone will scarf her up and finish up making a great boat out of her. I will also include the 6hp Johnson motor that I got when I bought her. It has been gone through cosmetically and mechanically and you can see it run at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSN_kG59GT4 Pictures of the restoration process of Sneakers are available here.. http://www.flickr.com/photos/sailhavasu/sets/72157633158969944/ If you are interested email me at _sailhavasu(a)aol.com_ (mailto:sailhavasu@aol.com) I will discuss with you in detail everything I know about and have done to Sneakers, Depending on the sales price…..I would consider discussions on assisting with delivery anywhere in the US…..IF you are willing to pay all the expenses. I have an F-350 dually that is thirsty and gets about 8mpg with my camper and a boat onboard….so it’s not really all that cheap….but probably cheaper than commercially shipping or taking the time off from work yourself and paying all the costs associated.

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HONDA 2 HP Outboard for sale
by Conbert Benneck 15 Apr '13

15 Apr '13

Hi Gang, This morning in the Sunday edition of the HARTFORD COURANT newspaper I saw an ad that I felt might be of interest to someone in the M-group. It read: "HONDA O/B 2 hp run 2X new $499.99 860-550-3682" This is a Hartford, CT number. Connie

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M15 OB
by George R. Iemmolo 14 Apr '13

14 Apr '13

I have a 3HP short shaft Yamaha that came with the boat. Looking at it I see that it does not have a shift lever of any sort not even a neutral to keep the boat from moving at the start up of the motor. Does any one have a similar situation and how do you cope coming in to a dock, starting up, etc? What do most of you use on a M15? George M15 #602 NoNameYet

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M-10 sailplan
by jerry montgomery 12 Apr '13

12 Apr '13

Someone asked me about a sailplan for the M-10 a few months ago. I just found the master and ran off some copies, but I can't find his address. If he still needs one I hope he sees this! My address is jerry(a)jerrymontgomery.org jerry -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. SPAMfighter has removed 8393 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len Do you have a slow PC? Try a Free scan http://www.spamfighter.com/SLOW-PCfighter?cid=sigen

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