April 2013 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

Re: M_Boats: M23
by bownez＠juno.com 06 Apr '13

06 Apr '13

Hello Todd, Welcome to the club. Pleased to hear you are a proud owner of the rare M23 and that you wish to restore her luster. Having owned my M23 for 12 years now, and have seen and sailed Sean's boat, all your efforts will be warmly rewarded. Feel free to ask questions as you move along with your projects, we are here. Bones in Mn Soon to launch for the season ____________________________________________________________ Fast, Secure, NetZero 4G Mobile Broadband. Try it. http://www.netzero.net/?refcd=NZINTISP0512T4GOUT2

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sailing a M15 in high winds
by Karen and Smiley 06 Apr '13

06 Apr '13

If I can add my 2 cents to this equation as my background is sailing Beach Cats and we don't know what a stinkin reef is on those boats..the reef solution to us is more BEEF on the trap line J . Anyway when I bought my M15 from Stan it would be polite to say that his sails were pretty blown out since Stan sailed big winds on the Lakes up north. This gave me a chance to have the Wonderful Dr Judy B at Hyde cut me some nice new sails. I HAD THEM CUT FLATTER for 15-20 knots of wind that I expected to encounter on the Chesapeake bay. I'd rather point up with a flat set of new sails that de-power with a stock set or blown out set of sails. Funny that last year my wife and I sailed in 18-20 knots full set up on the M15 and she sat between my legs and I sat up on the coming to get more leverage BUT we both hugged the farthest point forward in the cockpit to get our weights forward and out. I also had upgraded to the IDA rudder which I felt dug deeper and prevented cavitation and it certainly did not have much weather helm. The big chop on my broad reach home was more worrisome than my up wing leg. I called Bob Eeg after this sail cause it was a hoot, the wife liked it too. So if you expect to sail in BIG winds and u need new sails consider designing your sails for those conditions, you can always put more bag in a flatter sail with proper controls..or get a Trapeze set up and have more fun. Hey Sal you hearing this convo and I am thinking how nice a deep center board and single easy reefing sail would be..take this convo over to your forum J for follow up. Smiley and Karen magoo252(a)comcast.net

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Four adults on an M-15
by Lou 03 Apr '13

03 Apr '13

I am always pre-thinking any possibility, so I built in an extra seat on my M-15 before I even thought about four in the cockpit. Using wood and marine aluminum chair posts, I installed a hard plastic stadium folding chair in the companionway. With the hatch slid forward you can seat one (heaviest) person in the companionway while seating the two other people close to the cabin house on port and starboard. This leaves enough room for you to control the tiller and mainsheet, while the passengers work the port and starboard jib sheets. Everyone has a position and the boat remains solidly balanced. You can also run the main sheet to the back of the cockpit using a couple of pulleys and another jam cleat. Unlike some others who post, I usually sail alone and I have only tried out my system once, with four, in a fairly good blow. The boat handled very well with the extra weight and had good stability in the wind and waves. It even works quite well for just two people since the captain can have the cockpit to his or her self and not have to worry about someone else switching sides on each tack. I'm posting this so someone else might benefit from it and feel a little more comfortable with carrying four on board. It was not that expensive or difficult to make and it is removable when you don't wish to have it in the way. My wife refuses to sit in it , she calls it my red neck chair! Monty 15..."Still The One"... Lou Aliotta

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Re: M_Boats: turtled M15?
by W David Scobie 02 Apr '13

02 Apr '13

yep, not releasing the sail sheets would hold many boats MUCH larger than the M15 in a knockdown orientation. boats where the sheets are still cleated and the sails in the water will likely only come up after the rig comes off the boat, or the next breaking wave rolls the boat back 'up' (and usually removing the rig), or the crew lets go or cuts the sheets. the latter is the best solution ;-) when going to into the wind usually weather helm or a rudder stall will round the boat up before she goes over ... except in a sudden and 'large' gust. most knock downs occur when a boat is off the weather as it is much harder to get the air out of the sails and the boat is more likely to be rolled by a breaking wave. another thing to remember is that the crew in the M15 makes up a high percentage of the boat's weight. i weight just over 25% of the M15's 'dry boat weight'. i can really change an M15's orientation on the water by where i sit/stand. now think how two guys my weight can adjust the M15's orientation! i'm much more nervous in high wind situation when off the wind v. going to weather. at times i've doused the main and just gone off the wind with the headsail ... much easier to dump all the wind in the jib than the main when off the wind. NOTE: this last comment is only for going off the wind ... going to weather i have a completely different opinion on how to sail the M15 in high wind. my other practice is to always have the main sheet in my hand. this means i can loose the sheet quickly (ie, i don't have to find it in the cockpit footwell. the other practice is having a knife on my body to cut a snagged sheet, line, whatever. :: Dave Scobie --- On Mon, 4/1/13, Chris Smith <chris.r.smith(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > You know, now thinking back I don't > think she went full turtle. I can > recall 2 times that I had a full knockdown (though I think > there were 3 > times..) and both times the mast was in the water and the > boat was not > righting. The first time iirc, we were travelling > upwind at quite a clip, > and I was not able to let out enough sail fast enough, or > round out to > prevent the sail from going under. The second time I > was travelling > downwind with the main almost full out to starbird. > The wind shifted > slightly and, due to the unbalanced weight in the cockpit (I > think), the > boat went over to port. Both times I was able to swim around > to the bottom > of the boat and grab the keel and pull down far enough > that another person > could hang on it while i pushed up on the mast and sail, > trying to get > water out of it. I don't think I had the presence of > mind, in either case, > to uncleat the sail. I think I was running main only > on both of these > occasions, as well. > > I attributed the boat not going full turtle to some quick > thinking and > action on my part, but perhaps I'm overestimating myself > and > underestimating Lyle and Jerry's design and build! > > I'm happy to reminisce about my sailing fails, having > learned important > lessons from each! There was one time I got caught in > a tree... > > > On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 9:30 AM, Tom Smith <openboatt(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > > > I've never heard of an M15 going turtle either. I > guess there's a first > > for everything, but like Dave, I'd like to know > more. T > > > > > > On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 7:26 AM, W David Scobie <wdscobie(a)yahoo.com> > wrote: > > > > > Chris: > > > > > > when you write turtled do you mean your boat was > completely inverted and > > > stayed that way? > > > > > > or do you mean she mast in the water (more than 90 > degrees) in a full > > > knockdown? > > > > > > where your sail sheets (main and jib) loose or > still cleated? > > > > > > just curious as your writing is the first i've > read of such a thing > > > happening. > > > > > > > > > :: Dave Scobie > > > > > > --- On Mon, 4/1/13, Chris Smith <chris.r.smith(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > Just to confirm what Daniel was saying, I've > turtled my M15 a > > > > couple times for various reasons. > Luckily I had a couple > > > > people with me, each time, so I had them hang > on the keel > > > > while I tried to empty the sail of > water. The boat popped up > > > > quickly with a surprisingly small amount of > water in the > > > > cabin, but I'd hesitate to call the M15 'self > righting'. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > Chris >

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Turning turtle
by Tom Jenkins 01 Apr '13

01 Apr '13

I "turtled" my Potter 14 (masthead pointing at the bottom) the first day I sailed such a small boat, due to some rookie mistakes. I was screaming downwind with the centerboard up, and a 30+ knot gust hit me on the beam; she went clear over because the cabin filled up as we capsized. It was easy to right after I dove down to the cockpit and released the sheets, but the water was memorably cold. Funny how I have not done that again in 33 years. In the Potter, I never sail with the centerboard up, never cleat off the main, and never leave the cabin open; simple. On my M17 I mounted the mainsheet cleat upside down so it will pop loose with a yank in one of those frantic moments you can't predict. Beyond that, just have fun. I love lake sailing, but it is much different than the ocean. You can't daydream because the wind direction and speed are so variable, and you have to keep in mind what to do with those sheet if you heel wildly or capsize.

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Unsubscribe
by Mack Warner 01 Apr '13

01 Apr '13

Well it is time to leave this group. I just am tried of the pages of repeat, repeat in the pages of writing. I will be keeping the montgomery face book group up and running. See ya there. Mack Sent from my iPad

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Re: M_Boats: montgomery_boats Digest, Vol 121, Issue 15
by Tim Erwin 01 Apr '13

01 Apr '13

I have a Monty 15, a 2007, hull # 641. It was built by NorSea boat builders. My beautiful boat doesn't have any added flotation at all under the vbirth , just a huge storage space under the vbirth. Also, there is no added flotation under the cockpit floor. There is no added positive flotation material at all. I talked to Mr. Eng, owner of the company. He said that the extra floatation isn't necessary because the boat can't be knocked over. He suggested that I put an inner tube under the cockpit floor if it bothered me. He did say that all of the forward individual lockers are floatation. My opinion is that if you put the weather boards in place and close the hatch, water isn't going into the cabin. I can only imagine how bad the cabin would smell with a new inner tube in it. I don't think tire stores smell that great. If it gets windy and rough, be sure to put the boards in and close the hatch, no problem. Tim Erwin, " Dark Star " # 641 Sent from my iPad On Mar 29, 2013, at 11:05 AM, montgomery_boats-request(a)mailman.xmission.com wrote: > Send montgomery_boats mailing list submissions to > montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > montgomery_boats-request(a)mailman.xmission.com > > You can reach the person managing the list at > montgomery_boats-owner(a)mailman.xmission.com > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of montgomery_boats digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Towing with the extension out (GARY M HYDE) > 2. Re: Lifting the M-15 (John Tyner) > 3. Re: Towing with the extension out (stevetrapp) > 4. Re: Towing with the extension out (GARY M HYDE) > 5. Re: Towing with the extension out (Tom Smith) > 6. Re: Lifting the M-15 (Robert Hall) > 7. Iron centreboard on M17 (Bill Wickett) > 8. Re: Iron centreboard on M17 (jerry montgomery) > 9. Re: Iron centreboard on M17 (W David Scobie) > 10. Re: Iron centreboard on M17 (Bill Wickett) > 11. Re: Iron centreboard on M17 (Bill Wickett) > 12. Re: Iron centreboard on M17 (R.K. Graves) > 13. Flotation (George R. Iemmolo) > 14. Re: Flotation (Tom Smith) > 15. Re: Flotation (Conbert Benneck) > 16. Re: Flotation (W David Scobie) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:54:06 -1000 > From: GARY M HYDE <gmhyde1(a)mac.com> > To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats > <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: Re: M_Boats: Towing with the extension out > Message-ID: <16941021-5DD7-4467-9876-2416C5BAA172(a)mac.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Steve/ > To answer your other Q, I store indoors in winter. > > ~~~_/)~~~ Gary > Sent from my iPhone :-) > > On Mar 26, 2013, at 12:06 PM, stevetrapp <stevetrapp(a)q.com> wrote: > >> Gary, >> I am sure that you know this from experience of driving on the winding country roads that surround your sailing area on Lake Couer D' Alene. Do you tow you M-boat home or into town for winter, or store it there at the boat yard? >> Steve >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "GARY M HYDE" <gmhyde1(a)mac.com> >> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> >> Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 2:33 PM >> Subject: Re: M_Boats: Towing with the extension out >> >> >> Actually the sway is less with the long tongue because the car has better leverage on the trailer. >> >> ~~~_/)~~~ Gary >> Sent from my iPhone :-) >> >> On Mar 26, 2013, at 4:11 AM, "George R. Iemmolo" <griemmolo2(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> My concern would be that the pivot point (ball hitch) is an increased >>> distance from the weight (boat) any sway would be greater than normal ("Give >>> me a lever long enough and I can move the earth") and could cause the auto >>> to be affected. >>> >>> George >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: montgomery_boats-bounces(a)mailman.xmission.com >>> [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Ronald >>> McNeil >>> Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 8:25 PM >>> To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com >>> Subject: M_Boats: Towing with the extension out >>> >>> I am considering to just tow my M17 with the extension out on the trailer. >>> The extension on my Pacific trail is not all that long, while extended there >>> is about 4-5 feet of overlap with two pins holding it. >>> >>> I tow it about 15 miles back and forth to the lake, no highway but speeds up >>> to 55mph. >>> I know there are ways to set it up to easily extended it without taking it >>> off the hitch but I have not gotten around to that yet. >>> >>> Does anyone think this would be unsafe or not recommended for some reason? >>> >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Ron McNeil >>> Jackpot >> >> >> >> ----- >> No virus found in this message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 2641/6205 - Release Date: 03/26/13 > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:11:50 -0400 > From: John Tyner <tynerjr(a)md.metrocast.net> > To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats > <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: Re: M_Boats: Lifting the M-15 > Message-ID: <51523946.6010106(a)md.metrocast.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > Hey! That's my boat! (Now, anyway, I bought it from John Harris (of > Chesapeake Light Craft) in 2003.) > ---- > John Tyner > M-15 #412 "Chimpanzee" > > On 3/26/2013 6:22 PM, W David Scobie wrote: >> lifting an M15 example using a method related to Jerry's comments on how strong the chainplates and stern cleats are. in this case the 'lifter' is a forklift - >> >> http://msogphotosite.com/MSOG/b15cbrep/b15cbrep1.jpg >> >> the description of the above here - >> >> http://msogphotosite.com/M15CBRepl.html >> >> (you can click the spaces where the images are suppose to be ... still working on updating the site). >> >> >> here is another way - >> >> http://msogphotosite.com/m15garage.html >> >> (you can click the spaces where the images are suppose to be ... still working on updating the site). >> >> >> and another - >> >> http://msogphotosite.com/15breezecb.html >> >> (you can click the spaces where the images are suppose to be ... still working on updating the site). >> >> >> if 'smiley' sees these posts he can comment on the lifting bridle he and a boatyard created. i've seen pictures and it is a VERY nice setup. >> >> >> :: Dave Scobie >> >> --- On Tue, 3/26/13, Robert Hall <bert.hall(a)rogers.com> wrote: >> >>> >>> Hello All, Somewhere in the >>> literature on the net I have seen illustrated instructions >>> on how to raise a Monty 15 off its trailer and remove the >>> trailer while lowering the boat onto supports so work can be >>> done on the bottom/keel. To date my search has failed to >>> locate any information of use.Do any of my fellow M-15 >>> owners have any advice? Thanks. RTH. > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:20:28 -0700 > From: "stevetrapp" <stevetrapp(a)q.com> > To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" > <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: Re: M_Boats: Towing with the extension out > Message-ID: <5C1E20B4FC8C4BDFB48E03316CCFA7CE@STEVEEW> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Gary, > Amazing. Particularly towing it with your Subaru Forester. I have a 2001 Subaru Forester that groans to get my M-15 up the hill from Conkling Park. > Steve > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "GARY M HYDE" <gmhyde1(a)mac.com> > To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 4:52 PM > Subject: Re: M_Boats: Towing with the extension out > > > Steve : > I've towed the M17 about 10,000 miles including from California, to & from Lake Havasu, 5 times from Pullman to Western WA and back, and many shorter trips, all with a 2004 Subaru Forester Turbo, rated at 2400 pound towing capacity. I also adjusted the trailer axle position to produce a 200 pound tongue weight (about 10% of trailer weight). > I also have Trailer brakes, wouldn't leave home without em. > Also, I tow usually with the tongue at mid extension as mentioned before. That is NOT the maximum extension sometimes used for launching. > > ~~~_/)~~~ Gary > Sent from my iPhone :-) > > On Mar 26, 2013, at 12:06 PM, stevetrapp <stevetrapp(a)q.com> wrote: > >> Gary, >> I am sure that you know this from experience of driving on the winding country roads that surround your sailing area on Lake Couer D' Alene. Do you tow you M-boat home or into town for winter, or store it there at the boat yard? >> Steve >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "GARY M HYDE" <gmhyde1(a)mac.com> >> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> >> Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 2:33 PM >> Subject: Re: M_Boats: Towing with the extension out >> >> >> Actually the sway is less with the long tongue because the car has better leverage on the trailer. >> >> ~~~_/)~~~ Gary >> Sent from my iPhone :-) >> >> On Mar 26, 2013, at 4:11 AM, "George R. Iemmolo" <griemmolo2(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> My concern would be that the pivot point (ball hitch) is an increased >>> distance from the weight (boat) any sway would be greater than normal ("Give >>> me a lever long enough and I can move the earth") and could cause the auto >>> to be affected. >>> >>> George >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: montgomery_boats-bounces(a)mailman.xmission.com >>> [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Ronald >>> McNeil >>> Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 8:25 PM >>> To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com >>> Subject: M_Boats: Towing with the extension out >>> >>> I am considering to just tow my M17 with the extension out on the trailer. >>> The extension on my Pacific trail is not all that long, while extended there >>> is about 4-5 feet of overlap with two pins holding it. >>> >>> I tow it about 15 miles back and forth to the lake, no highway but speeds up >>> to 55mph. >>> I know there are ways to set it up to easily extended it without taking it >>> off the hitch but I have not gotten around to that yet. >>> >>> Does anyone think this would be unsafe or not recommended for some reason? >>> >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Ron McNeil >>> Jackpot >> >> >> >> ----- >> No virus found in this message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 2641/6205 - Release Date: 03/26/13 > > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 2641/6205 - Release Date: 03/26/13 > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:06:07 -1000 > From: GARY M HYDE <gmhyde1(a)mac.com> > To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats > <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: Re: M_Boats: Towing with the extension out > Message-ID: <FCD3280D-39B0-45CE-9D55-EB7E5747A8EB(a)mac.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > The turbocharger is the difference, along with the trailer brakes. > > ~~~_/)~~~ Gary > Sent from my iPhone :-) > > On Mar 26, 2013, at 2:20 PM, stevetrapp <stevetrapp(a)q.com> wrote: > >> Gary, >> Amazing. Particularly towing it with your Subaru Forester. I have a 2001 Subaru Forester that groans to get my M-15 up the hill from Conkling Park. >> Steve >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "GARY M HYDE" <gmhyde1(a)mac.com> >> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> >> Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 4:52 PM >> Subject: Re: M_Boats: Towing with the extension out >> >> >> Steve : >> I've towed the M17 about 10,000 miles including from California, to & from Lake Havasu, 5 times from Pullman to Western WA and back, and many shorter trips, all with a 2004 Subaru Forester Turbo, rated at 2400 pound towing capacity. I also adjusted the trailer axle position to produce a 200 pound tongue weight (about 10% of trailer weight). >> I also have Trailer brakes, wouldn't leave home without em. >> Also, I tow usually with the tongue at mid extension as mentioned before. That is NOT the maximum extension sometimes used for launching. >> >> ~~~_/)~~~ Gary >> Sent from my iPhone :-) >> >> On Mar 26, 2013, at 12:06 PM, stevetrapp <stevetrapp(a)q.com> wrote: >> >>> Gary, >>> I am sure that you know this from experience of driving on the winding country roads that surround your sailing area on Lake Couer D' Alene. Do you tow you M-boat home or into town for winter, or store it there at the boat yard? >>> Steve >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "GARY M HYDE" <gmhyde1(a)mac.com> >>> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> >>> Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 2:33 PM >>> Subject: Re: M_Boats: Towing with the extension out >>> >>> >>> Actually the sway is less with the long tongue because the car has better leverage on the trailer. >>> >>> ~~~_/)~~~ Gary >>> Sent from my iPhone :-) >>> >>> On Mar 26, 2013, at 4:11 AM, "George R. Iemmolo" <griemmolo2(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> My concern would be that the pivot point (ball hitch) is an increased >>>> distance from the weight (boat) any sway would be greater than normal ("Give >>>> me a lever long enough and I can move the earth") and could cause the auto >>>> to be affected. >>>> >>>> George >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: montgomery_boats-bounces(a)mailman.xmission.com >>>> [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Ronald >>>> McNeil >>>> Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 8:25 PM >>>> To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com >>>> Subject: M_Boats: Towing with the extension out >>>> >>>> I am considering to just tow my M17 with the extension out on the trailer. >>>> The extension on my Pacific trail is not all that long, while extended there >>>> is about 4-5 feet of overlap with two pins holding it. >>>> >>>> I tow it about 15 miles back and forth to the lake, no highway but speeds up >>>> to 55mph. >>>> I know there are ways to set it up to easily extended it without taking it >>>> off the hitch but I have not gotten around to that yet. >>>> >>>> Does anyone think this would be unsafe or not recommended for some reason? >>>> >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> Ron McNeil >>>> Jackpot >>> >>> >>> >>> ----- >>> No virus found in this message. >>> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >>> Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 2641/6205 - Release Date: 03/26/13 >> >> >> >> ----- >> No virus found in this message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 2641/6205 - Release Date: 03/26/13 > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:10:33 -0700 > From: Tom Smith <openboatt(a)gmail.com> > To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats > <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: Re: M_Boats: Towing with the extension out > Message-ID: > <CA+3pONL_JENXpkAnGrL9h7jCnrRWnfmU_y5gFOGrBQaqvp5fuQ(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Aloha Gary!! t > > On Tue, Mar 26, 2013 at 4:39 PM, GARY M HYDE <gmhyde1(a)mac.com> wrote: > >> Tom: >> Once an engineer, always an engineer. >> Aloha! >> >> ~~~_/)~~~ Gary >> Sent from my iPhone :-) >> >> On Mar 26, 2013, at 12:13 PM, Tom Smith <openboatt(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Gary 'bookworm' Hyde... :-) t >>> >>> On Tue, Mar 26, 2013 at 2:33 PM, GARY M HYDE <gmhyde1(a)mac.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Actually the sway is less with the long tongue because the car has >> better >>>> leverage on the trailer. >>>> >>>> ~~~_/)~~~ Gary >>>> Sent from my iPhone :-) >>>> >>>> On Mar 26, 2013, at 4:11 AM, "George R. Iemmolo" <griemmolo2(a)gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> My concern would be that the pivot point (ball hitch) is an increased >>>>> distance from the weight (boat) any sway would be greater than normal >>>> ("Give >>>>> me a lever long enough and I can move the earth") and could cause the >>>> auto >>>>> to be affected. >>>>> >>>>> George >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: montgomery_boats-bounces(a)mailman.xmission.com >>>>> [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of >>>> Ronald >>>>> McNeil >>>>> Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 8:25 PM >>>>> To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com >>>>> Subject: M_Boats: Towing with the extension out >>>>> >>>>> I am considering to just tow my M17 with the extension out on the >>>> trailer. >>>>> The extension on my Pacific trail is not all that long, while extended >>>> there >>>>> is about 4-5 feet of overlap with two pins holding it. >>>>> >>>>> I tow it about 15 miles back and forth to the lake, no highway but >>>> speeds up >>>>> to 55mph. >>>>> I know there are ways to set it up to easily extended it without taking >>>> it >>>>> off the hitch but I have not gotten around to that yet. >>>>> >>>>> Does anyone think this would be unsafe or not recommended for some >>>> reason? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> Ron McNeil >>>>> Jackpot > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 6 > Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:07:15 -0400 > From: "Robert Hall" <bert.hall(a)rogers.com> > To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" > <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: Re: M_Boats: Lifting the M-15 > Message-ID: <97685DE21DBE418C9E425DEBF3AF049D@Pavilion> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type=original > > Hi David, That material you sent is exactly what I need. Many thanks. RTH. > > -----Original Message----- > From: W David Scobie > Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 6:22 PM > To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats > Subject: Re: M_Boats: Lifting the M-15 > > lifting an M15 example using a method related to Jerry's comments on how > strong the chainplates and stern cleats are. in this case the 'lifter' is a > forklift - > > http://msogphotosite.com/MSOG/b15cbrep/b15cbrep1.jpg > > the description of the above here - > > http://msogphotosite.com/M15CBRepl.html > > (you can click the spaces where the images are suppose to be ... still > working on updating the site). > > > here is another way - > > http://msogphotosite.com/m15garage.html > > (you can click the spaces where the images are suppose to be ... still > working on updating the site). > > > and another - > > http://msogphotosite.com/15breezecb.html > > (you can click the spaces where the images are suppose to be ... still > working on updating the site). > > > if 'smiley' sees these posts he can comment on the lifting bridle he and a > boatyard created. i've seen pictures and it is a VERY nice setup. > > > :: Dave Scobie > > --- On Tue, 3/26/13, Robert Hall <bert.hall(a)rogers.com> wrote: > >> >> Hello All, Somewhere in the >> literature on the net I have seen illustrated instructions >> on how to raise a Monty 15 off its trailer and remove the >> trailer while lowering the boat onto supports so work can be >> done on the bottom/keel. To date my search has failed to >> locate any information of use.Do any of my fellow M-15 >> owners have any advice? Thanks. RTH. > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 7 > Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:38:19 -0400 > From: Bill Wickett <billwick(a)gmail.com> > To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats > <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: M_Boats: Iron centreboard on M17 > Message-ID: > <CAFd5cDm=WDVkm2vELVpsxe8FftH06CZwERjj7EJ_1exKc=8e=Q(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Who can advise the year that the CB was changed from iron to laminate? > Which CB would an '89 M17 be likely to have? Would the ballast be iron or > lead? > > Thanks, > > Bill Wickett > Makin' Time M17 #622 > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 8 > Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:50:27 -0700 > From: "jerry montgomery" <jerry(a)jerrymontgomery.org> > To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" > <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: Re: M_Boats: Iron centreboard on M17 > Message-ID: <D73F15ADF31D4E40B0E04D88BF811D37@jerryws10> > Content-Type: text/plain; format="flowed"; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type="original" > > That was about the time when I switched from steel punchings to lead shot in > the ballast; I'd guess that your boat has lead ballast but the old iron > board. You can check the ballast by running a compass or magnet over the > keel, and the board by crawling under and looking. > > jerry > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Bill Wickett" <billwick(a)gmail.com> > To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" > <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 2:38 PM > Subject: M_Boats: Iron centreboard on M17 > > >> Who can advise the year that the CB was changed from iron to laminate? >> Which CB would an '89 M17 be likely to have? Would the ballast be iron or >> lead? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Bill Wickett >> Makin' Time M17 #622 > > > -- > I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. > SPAMfighter has removed 8193 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 > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 9 > Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:55:10 -0700 (PDT) > From: W David Scobie <wdscobie(a)yahoo.com> > To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats > <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: Re: M_Boats: Iron centreboard on M17 > Message-ID: > <1364421310.65307.YahooMailClassic(a)web121702.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 > > Bill: > > from information shared by Randy G. - > > In 1988 (roughly at hull #400) the centerboard was changed from 220 lbs cast iron to the same centerboard as is used in the M15, weighing 40 lbs. The M15 is comprised of a fiberglass-lead-fiberglass sandwich and does not require a winch to raise and lower. Also, the ballast was increased to compensate for the change in centerboard weight, and the ballast was changed from steel punching to lead. These changes took places over several boats. For example; our [Randy's] 1988 M17 #410 has the fiberglass centerboard but steel punching ballast. > > (can't remember where i got this specifically ... what i have is credited to Randy.) > > > :: Dave Scobie > > > --- On Wed, 3/27/13, Bill Wickett <billwick(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> >> Who can advise the year that the CB >> was changed from iron to laminate? >> Which CB would an '89 M17 be likely to have? Would the >> ballast be iron or >> lead? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Bill Wickett >> Makin' Time M17? #622 > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 10 > Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:57:50 -0400 > From: Bill Wickett <billwick(a)gmail.com> > To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats > <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: Re: M_Boats: Iron centreboard on M17 > Message-ID: > <CAFd5cD=WEn1_Gox2K7_FNXi_F0=6Dpes_QuQtK=She8j2XVAcQ(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Thank you Jerry > > On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 5:50 PM, jerry montgomery <jerry(a)jerrymontgomery.org >> wrote: > >> That was about the time when I switched from steel punchings to lead shot >> in the ballast; I'd guess that your boat has lead ballast but the old >> iron board. You can check the ballast by running a compass or magnet over >> the keel, and the board by crawling under and looking. >> >> jerry >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Wickett" <billwick(a)gmail.com> >> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.** >> xmission.com <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com>> >> Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 2:38 PM >> Subject: M_Boats: Iron centreboard on M17 >> >> >> >> Who can advise the year that the CB was changed from iron to laminate? >>> Which CB would an '89 M17 be likely to have? Would the ballast be iron or >>> lead? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Bill Wickett >>> Makin' Time M17 #622 >> >> -- >> I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. >> SPAMfighter has removed 8193 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<http://www.spamfighter.com/SLOW-PCfighter?cid=sigen> > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 11 > Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:58:51 -0400 > From: Bill Wickett <billwick(a)gmail.com> > To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats > <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: Re: M_Boats: Iron centreboard on M17 > Message-ID: > <CAFd5cDkzye9bja=krMQUPTammug1Nm5TSkAaZG6M6CvhgZmJRQ(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Appreciate the info Dave. Will take a magnet with me when I look at her. > > Bill > > On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 5:55 PM, W David Scobie <wdscobie(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > >> Bill: >> >> from information shared by Randy G. - >> >> In 1988 (roughly at hull #400) the centerboard was changed from 220 lbs >> cast iron to the same centerboard as is used in the M15, weighing 40 lbs. >> The M15 is comprised of a fiberglass-lead-fiberglass sandwich and does not >> require a winch to raise and lower. Also, the ballast was increased to >> compensate for the change in centerboard weight, and the ballast was >> changed from steel punching to lead. These changes took places over several >> boats. For example; our [Randy's] 1988 M17 #410 has the fiberglass >> centerboard but steel punching ballast. >> >> (can't remember where i got this specifically ... what i have is credited >> to Randy.) >> >> >> :: Dave Scobie >> >> >> --- On Wed, 3/27/13, Bill Wickett <billwick(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> >>> Who can advise the year that the CB >>> was changed from iron to laminate? >>> Which CB would an '89 M17 be likely to have? Would the >>> ballast be iron or >>> lead? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Bill Wickett >>> Makin' Time M17 #622 > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 12 > Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:16:58 -0700 > From: "R.K. Graves" <rkgraves(a)gmail.com> > To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats > <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: Re: M_Boats: Iron centreboard on M17 > Message-ID: > <CADyq_zxE=RhQO88CPgAaZ4UxdCoX62fuPvO+D3xs37DAGbJ8ag(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Bill, > > The CB change for cast iron to laminated fiberglass/lead occurred around > hull number 400, roughly early 1988. I have 1988 hull #407 and it has > the fiberglass/lead CB but steel punchings for ballast. As far as I know > all the non-cast iron CB's are fiberglass/lead. I believe the same > fiberglass/lead CB is used on both the 15 and the 17. The change from steel > punching to lead ballast occurred sometime after hull #407. The best way to > tell which type of ballast a 17 has is to see if a large magnet is > attracted to the keel (takes a pretty good size magnet for the test). > > Randy Graves > > On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 2:38 PM, Bill Wickett <billwick(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Who can advise the year that the CB was changed from iron to laminate? >> Which CB would an '89 M17 be likely to have? Would the ballast be iron or >> lead? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Bill Wickett >> Makin' Time M17 #622 > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 13 > Date: Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:48:08 -0500 > From: "George R. Iemmolo" <griemmolo2(a)gmail.com> > To: <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: M_Boats: Flotation > Message-ID: <DFFF3D5AD99F41C89CDFE154853B17C0@GeorgeHPDV9500> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > I have started to work on my recent acquisition that has been sitting for > some years unused and in need of some TLC. I find a large amount of > Styrofoam block beneath the deck. Is this normal? > > > > George > > 96 M15 #602 > > NoNameYet > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 14 > Date: Fri, 29 Mar 2013 07:57:16 -0700 > From: Tom Smith <openboatt(a)gmail.com> > To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats > <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: Re: M_Boats: Flotation > Message-ID: > <CA+3pONJomet_yD-LHJYd67oGkbbSzd2_9Y48gScUSsi0BNuQOw(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Yes, it's normal. t > > > On Fri, Mar 29, 2013 at 7:48 AM, George R. Iemmolo <griemmolo2(a)gmail.com>wrote: > >> I have started to work on my recent acquisition that has been sitting for >> some years unused and in need of some TLC. I find a large amount of >> Styrofoam block beneath the deck. Is this normal? >> >> >> >> George >> >> 96 M15 #602 >> >> NoNameYet > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 15 > Date: Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:01:18 -0400 > From: Conbert Benneck <chbenneck(a)sbcglobal.net> > To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats > <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: Re: M_Boats: Flotation > Message-ID: <5155ACBE.7040007(a)sbcglobal.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > On 29-Mar-13 10:48 AM, George R. Iemmolo wrote: > > Hi George, > > Yes, it's normal. > > You'll find styrofoam blocks up in the bow compartment, if you remove > the screws holding the cover in place. > > You'll also find it under the cockpit sole, in the bilge. > > Connie > > ex M15 #400 LEPPO > > >> I have started to work on my recent acquisition that has been sitting for >> some years unused and in need of some TLC. I find a large amount of >> Styrofoam block beneath the deck. Is this normal? >> >> >> >> George >> >> 96 M15 #602 >> >> NoNameYet > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 16 > Date: Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:05:06 -0700 (PDT) > From: W David Scobie <wdscobie(a)yahoo.com> > To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats > <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: Re: M_Boats: Flotation > Message-ID: > <1364573106.18922.YahooMailClassic(a)web121704.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > George: > > to add a photo to the comments already shared that yes the M15 has positive flotation foam under forward end of the v-berth and under the cockpit floor i've attached to this email a photo showin under the v-berth (after unscrewing the locker lid). > > > :: Dave Scobie > :: former M15 owner - www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred > > --- On Fri, 3/29/13, George R. Iemmolo <griemmolo2(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> >> I have started to work on my recent >> acquisition that has been sitting for >> some years unused and in need of some TLC. I find a large >> amount of >> Styrofoam block beneath the deck. Is this normal? >> >> >> >> George >> >> 96 M15 #602 >> >> NoNameYet? ? >

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How much is a storm jib worth? And a genoa?
by Jerry Lee Hi-Kick Racing 01 Apr '13

01 Apr '13

I was wondering how much a storm jib is worth? I've only used it once when the winds picked up past 30 kts. Comes with the sail bag and everything. I also have a 130% genoa. Used it once or twice in very light winds. i'd say it has about 60% of its life left. Quite frankly I have no idea how much these sails are worth, because i haven't had to go shopping for sails yet. Thanks -- Jerry Lee Shooter's Quest Network Hi-Kick Racing Motorsports Blog

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Mailing List
by rvbrown＠suffolk.lib.ny.us 01 Apr '13

01 Apr '13

Please remove me from thr mailing list. rvbrown(a)suffolk.lib.ny.us

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Re: M_Boats: montgomery_boats Digest, Vol 121, Issue 15
by SALGLESSER＠aol.com 01 Apr '13

01 Apr '13

We removed the flotation from out 1986 Monty 15. In a message dated 3/31/2013 5:39:45 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time, sailtim(a)yahoo.com writes: I have a Monty 15, a 2007, hull # 641. It was built by NorSea boat builders. My beautiful boat doesn't have any added flotation at all under the vbirth , just a huge storage space under the vbirth. Also, there is no added flotation under the cockpit floor. There is no added positive flotation material at all. I talked to Mr. Eng, owner of the company. He said that the extra floatation isn't necessary because the boat can't be knocked over. He suggested that I put an inner tube under the cockpit floor if it bothered me. He did say that all of the forward individual lockers are floatation. My opinion is that if you put the weather boards in place and close the hatch, water isn't going into the cabin. I can only imagine how bad the cabin would smell with a new inner tube in it. I don't think tire stores smell that great. If it gets windy and rough, be sure to put the boards in and close the hatch, no problem. Tim Erwin, " Dark Star " # 641 Sent from my iPad On Mar 29, 2013, at 11:05 AM, montgomery_boats-request(a)mailman.xmission.com wrote: > Send montgomery_boats mailing list submissions to > montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > montgomery_boats-request(a)mailman.xmission.com > > You can reach the person managing the list at > montgomery_boats-owner(a)mailman.xmission.com > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of montgomery_boats digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Towing with the extension out (GARY M HYDE) > 2. Re: Lifting the M-15 (John Tyner) > 3. Re: Towing with the extension out (stevetrapp) > 4. Re: Towing with the extension out (GARY M HYDE) > 5. Re: Towing with the extension out (Tom Smith) > 6. Re: Lifting the M-15 (Robert Hall) > 7. Iron centreboard on M17 (Bill Wickett) > 8. Re: Iron centreboard on M17 (jerry montgomery) > 9. Re: Iron centreboard on M17 (W David Scobie) > 10. Re: Iron centreboard on M17 (Bill Wickett) > 11. Re: Iron centreboard on M17 (Bill Wickett) > 12. Re: Iron centreboard on M17 (R.K. Graves) > 13. Flotation (George R. Iemmolo) > 14. Re: Flotation (Tom Smith) > 15. Re: Flotation (Conbert Benneck) > 16. Re: Flotation (W David Scobie) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:54:06 -1000 > From: GARY M HYDE <gmhyde1(a)mac.com> > To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats > <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: Re: M_Boats: Towing with the extension out > Message-ID: <16941021-5DD7-4467-9876-2416C5BAA172(a)mac.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Steve/ > To answer your other Q, I store indoors in winter. > > ~~~_/)~~~ Gary > Sent from my iPhone :-) > > On Mar 26, 2013, at 12:06 PM, stevetrapp <stevetrapp(a)q.com> wrote: > >> Gary, >> I am sure that you know this from experience of driving on the winding country roads that surround your sailing area on Lake Couer D' Alene. Do you tow you M-boat home or into town for winter, or store it there at the boat yard? >> Steve >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "GARY M HYDE" <gmhyde1(a)mac.com> >> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> >> Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 2:33 PM >> Subject: Re: M_Boats: Towing with the extension out >> >> >> Actually the sway is less with the long tongue because the car has better leverage on the trailer. >> >> ~~~_/)~~~ Gary >> Sent from my iPhone :-) >> >> On Mar 26, 2013, at 4:11 AM, "George R. Iemmolo" <griemmolo2(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> My concern would be that the pivot point (ball hitch) is an increased >>> distance from the weight (boat) any sway would be greater than normal ("Give >>> me a lever long enough and I can move the earth") and could cause the auto >>> to be affected. >>> >>> George >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: montgomery_boats-bounces(a)mailman.xmission.com >>> [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Ronald >>> McNeil >>> Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 8:25 PM >>> To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com >>> Subject: M_Boats: Towing with the extension out >>> >>> I am considering to just tow my M17 with the extension out on the trailer. >>> The extension on my Pacific trail is not all that long, while extended there >>> is about 4-5 feet of overlap with two pins holding it. >>> >>> I tow it about 15 miles back and forth to the lake, no highway but speeds up >>> to 55mph. >>> I know there are ways to set it up to easily extended it without taking it >>> off the hitch but I have not gotten around to that yet. >>> >>> Does anyone think this would be unsafe or not recommended for some reason? >>> >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Ron McNeil >>> Jackpot >> >> >> >> ----- >> No virus found in this message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 2641/6205 - Release Date: 03/26/13 > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:11:50 -0400 > From: John Tyner <tynerjr(a)md.metrocast.net> > To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats > <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: Re: M_Boats: Lifting the M-15 > Message-ID: <51523946.6010106(a)md.metrocast.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > Hey! That's my boat! (Now, anyway, I bought it from John Harris (of > Chesapeake Light Craft) in 2003.) > ---- > John Tyner > M-15 #412 "Chimpanzee" > > On 3/26/2013 6:22 PM, W David Scobie wrote: >> lifting an M15 example using a method related to Jerry's comments on how strong the chainplates and stern cleats are. in this case the 'lifter' is a forklift - >> >> http://msogphotosite.com/MSOG/b15cbrep/b15cbrep1.jpg >> >> the description of the above here - >> >> http://msogphotosite.com/M15CBRepl.html >> >> (you can click the spaces where the images are suppose to be ... still working on updating the site). >> >> >> here is another way - >> >> http://msogphotosite.com/m15garage.html >> >> (you can click the spaces where the images are suppose to be ... still working on updating the site). >> >> >> and another - >> >> http://msogphotosite.com/15breezecb.html >> >> (you can click the spaces where the images are suppose to be ... still working on updating the site). >> >> >> if 'smiley' sees these posts he can comment on the lifting bridle he and a boatyard created. i've seen pictures and it is a VERY nice setup. >> >> >> :: Dave Scobie >> >> --- On Tue, 3/26/13, Robert Hall <bert.hall(a)rogers.com> wrote: >> >>> >>> Hello All, Somewhere in the >>> literature on the net I have seen illustrated instructions >>> on how to raise a Monty 15 off its trailer and remove the >>> trailer while lowering the boat onto supports so work can be >>> done on the bottom/keel. To date my search has failed to >>> locate any information of use.Do any of my fellow M-15 >>> owners have any advice? Thanks. RTH. > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:20:28 -0700 > From: "stevetrapp" <stevetrapp(a)q.com> > To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" > <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: Re: M_Boats: Towing with the extension out > Message-ID: <5C1E20B4FC8C4BDFB48E03316CCFA7CE@STEVEEW> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Gary, > Amazing. Particularly towing it with your Subaru Forester. I have a 2001 Subaru Forester that groans to get my M-15 up the hill from Conkling Park. > Steve > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "GARY M HYDE" <gmhyde1(a)mac.com> > To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 4:52 PM > Subject: Re: M_Boats: Towing with the extension out > > > Steve : > I've towed the M17 about 10,000 miles including from California, to & from Lake Havasu, 5 times from Pullman to Western WA and back, and many shorter trips, all with a 2004 Subaru Forester Turbo, rated at 2400 pound towing capacity. I also adjusted the trailer axle position to produce a 200 pound tongue weight (about 10% of trailer weight). > I also have Trailer brakes, wouldn't leave home without em. > Also, I tow usually with the tongue at mid extension as mentioned before. That is NOT the maximum extension sometimes used for launching. > > ~~~_/)~~~ Gary > Sent from my iPhone :-) > > On Mar 26, 2013, at 12:06 PM, stevetrapp <stevetrapp(a)q.com> wrote: > >> Gary, >> I am sure that you know this from experience of driving on the winding country roads that surround your sailing area on Lake Couer D' Alene. Do you tow you M-boat home or into town for winter, or store it there at the boat yard? >> Steve >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "GARY M HYDE" <gmhyde1(a)mac.com> >> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> >> Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 2:33 PM >> Subject: Re: M_Boats: Towing with the extension out >> >> >> Actually the sway is less with the long tongue because the car has better leverage on the trailer. >> >> ~~~_/)~~~ Gary >> Sent from my iPhone :-) >> >> On Mar 26, 2013, at 4:11 AM, "George R. Iemmolo" <griemmolo2(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> My concern would be that the pivot point (ball hitch) is an increased >>> distance from the weight (boat) any sway would be greater than normal ("Give >>> me a lever long enough and I can move the earth") and could cause the auto >>> to be affected. >>> >>> George >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: montgomery_boats-bounces(a)mailman.xmission.com >>> [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of R onald >>> McNeil >>> Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 8:25 PM >>> To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com >>> Subject: M_Boats: Towing with the extension out >>> >>> I am considering to just tow my M17 with the extension out on the trailer. >>> The extension on my Pacific trail is not all that long, while extended there >>> is about 4-5 feet of overlap with two pins holding it. >>> >>> I tow it about 15 miles back and forth to the lake, no highway but speeds up >>> to 55mph. >>> I know there are ways to set it up to easily extended it without taking it >>> off the hitch but I have not gotten around to that yet. >>> >>> Does anyone think this would be unsafe or not recommended for some reason? >>> >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Ron McNeil >>> Jackpot >> >> >> >> ----- >> No virus found in this message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 2641/6205 - Release Date: 03/26/13 > > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 2641/6205 - Release Date: 03/26/13 > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:06:07 -1000 > From: GARY M HYDE <gmhyde1(a)mac.com> > To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats > <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: Re: M_Boats: Towing with the extension out > Message-ID: <FCD3280D-39B0-45CE-9D55-EB7E5747A8EB(a)mac.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > The turbocharger is the difference, along with the trailer brakes. > > ~~~_/)~~~ Gary > Sent from my iPhone :-) > > On Mar 26, 2013, at 2:20 PM, stevetrapp <stevetrapp(a)q.com> wrote: > >> Gary, >> Amazing. Particularly towing it with your Subaru Forester. I have a 2001 Subaru Forester that groans to get my M-15 up the hill from Conkling Park. >> Steve >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "GARY M HYDE" <gmhyde1(a)mac.com> >> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> >> Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 4:52 PM >> Subject: Re: M_Boats: Towing with the extension out >> >> >> Steve : >> I've towed the M17 about 10,000 miles including from California, to & from Lake Havasu, 5 times from Pullman to Western WA and back, and many shorter trips, all with a 2004 Subaru Forester Turbo, rated at 2400 pound towing capacity. I also adjusted the trailer axle position to produce a 200 pound tongue weight (about 10% of trailer weight). >> I also have Trailer brakes, wouldn't leave home without em. >> Also, I tow usually with the tongue at mid extension as mentioned before. That is NOT the maximum extension sometimes used for launching. >> >> ~~~_/)~~~ Gary >> Sent from my iPhone :-) >> >> On Mar 26, 2013, at 12:06 PM, stevetrapp <stevetrapp(a)q.com> wrote: >> >>> Gary, >>> I am sure that you know this from experience of driving on the winding country roads that surround your sailing area on Lake Couer D' Alene. Do you tow you M-boat home or into town for winter, or store it there at the boat yard? >>> Steve >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "GARY M HYDE" <gmhyde1(a)mac.com> >>> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> >>> Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 2:33 PM >>> Subject: Re: M_Boats: Towing with the extension out >>> >>> >>> Actually the sway is less with the long tongue because the car has better leverage on the trailer. >>> >>> ~~~_/)~~~ Gary >>> Sent from my iPhone :-) >>> >>> On Mar 26, 2013, at 4:11 AM, "George R. Iemmolo" <griemmolo2(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> My concern would be that the pivot point (ball hitch) is an increased >>>> distance from the weight (boat) any sway would be greater than normal ("Give >>>> me a lever long enough and I can move the earth") and could cause the auto >>>> to be affected. >>>> >>>> George >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: montgomery_boats-bounces(a)mailman.xmission.com >>>> [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Ronald >>>> McNeil >>>> Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 8:25 PM >>>> To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com >>>> Subject: M_Boats: Towing with the extension out >>>> >>>> I am considering to just tow my M17 with the extension out on the trailer. >>>> The extension on my Pacific trail is not all that long, while extended there >>>> is about 4-5 feet of overlap with two pins holding it. >>>> >>>> I tow it about 15 miles back and forth to the lake, no highway but speeds up >>>> to 55mph. >>>> I know there are ways to set it up to easily extended it without taking it >>>> off the hitch but I have not gotten around to that yet. >>>> >>>> Does anyone think this would be unsafe or not recommended for some reason? >>>> >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> Ron McNeil >>>> Jackpot >>> >>> >>> >>> ----- >>> No virus found in this message. >>> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >>> Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 2641/6205 - Release Date: 03/26/13 >> >> >> >> ----- >> No virus found in this message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 2641/6205 - Release Date: 03/26/13 > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:10:33 -0700 > From: Tom Smith <openboatt(a)gmail.com> > To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats > <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: Re: M_Boats: Towing with the extension out > Message-ID: > <CA+3pONL_JENXpkAnGrL9h7jCnrRWnfmU_y5gFOGrBQaqvp5fuQ(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Aloha Gary!! t > > On Tue, Mar 26, 2013 at 4:39 PM, GARY M HYDE <gmhyde1(a)mac.com> wrote: > >> Tom: >> Once an engineer, always an engineer. >> Aloha! >> >> ~~~_/)~~~ Gary >> Sent from my iPhone :-) >> >> On Mar 26, 2013, at 12:13 PM, Tom Smith <openboatt(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Gary 'bookworm' Hyde... :-) t >>> >>> On Tue, Mar 26, 2013 at 2:33 PM, GARY M HYDE <gmhyde1(a)mac.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Actually the sway is less with the long tongue because the car has >> better >>>> leverage on the trailer. >>>> >>>> ~~~_/)~~~ Gary >>>> Sent from my iPhone :-) >>>> >>>> On Mar 26, 2013, at 4:11 AM, "George R. Iemmolo" <griemmolo2(a)gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> My concern would be that the pivot point (ball hitch) is an increased >>>>> distance from the weight (boat) any sway would be greater than normal >>>> ("Give >>>>> me a lever long enough and I can move the earth") and could cause the >>>> auto >>>>> to be affected. >>>>> >>>>> George >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: montgomery_boats-bounces(a)mailman.xmission.com >>>>> [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of >>>> Ronald >>>>> McNeil >>>>> Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 8:25 PM >>>>> To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com >>>>> Subject: M_Boats: Towing with the extension out >>>>> >>>>> I am considering to just tow my M17 with the extension out on the >>>> trailer. >>>>> The extension on my Pacific trail is not all that long, while extended >>>> there >>>>> is about 4-5 feet of overlap with two pins holding it. >>>>> >>>>> I tow it about 15 miles back and forth to the lake, no highway but >>>> speeds up >>>>> to 55mph. >>>>> I know there are ways to set it up to easily extended it without taking >>>> it >>>>> off the hitch but I have not gotten around to that yet. >>>>> >>>>> Does anyone think this would be unsafe or not recommended for some >>>> reason? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> Ron McNeil >>>>> Jackpot > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 6 > Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:07:15 -0400 > From: "Robert Hall" <bert.hall(a)rogers.com> > To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" > <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: Re: M_Boats: Lifting the M-15 > Message-ID: <97685DE21DBE418C9E425DEBF3AF049D@Pavilion> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type=original > > Hi David, That material you sent is exactly what I need. Many thanks. RTH. > > -----Original Message----- > From: W David Scobie > Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 6:22 PM > To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats > Subject: Re: M_Boats: Lifting the M-15 > > lifting an M15 example using a method related to Jerry's comments on how > strong the chainplates and stern cleats are. in this case the 'lifter' is a > forklift - > > http://msogphotosite.com/MSOG/b15cbrep/b15cbrep1.jpg > > the description of the above here - > > http://msogphotosite.com/M15CBRepl.html > > (you can click the spaces where the images are suppose to be ... still > working on updating the site). > > > here is another way - > > http://msogphotosite.com/m15garage.html > > (you can click the spaces where the images are suppose to be ... still > working on updating the site). > > > and another - > > http://msogphotosite.com/15breezecb.html > > (you can click the spaces where the images are suppose to be ... still > working on updating the site). > > > if 'smiley' sees these posts he can comment on the lifting bridle he and a > boatyard created. i've seen pictures and it is a VERY nice setup. > > > :: Dave Scobie > > --- On Tue, 3/26/13, Robert Hall <bert.hall(a)rogers.com> wrote: > >> >> Hello All, Somewhere in the >> literature on the net I have seen illustrated instructions >> on how to raise a Monty 15 off its trailer and remove the >> trailer while lowering the boat onto supports so work can be >> done on the bottom/keel. To date my search has failed to >> locate any information of use.Do any of my fellow M-15 >> owners have any advice? Thanks. RTH. > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 7 > Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:38:19 -0400 > From: Bill Wickett <billwick(a)gmail.com> > To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats > <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: M_Boats: Iron centreboard on M17 > Message-ID: > <CAFd5cDm=WDVkm2vELVpsxe8FftH06CZwERjj7EJ_1exKc=8e=Q(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Who can advise the year that the CB was changed from iron to laminate? > Which CB would an '89 M17 be likely to have? Would the ballast be iron or > lead? > > Thanks, > > Bill Wickett > Makin' Time M17 #622 > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 8 > Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:50:27 -0700 > From: "jerry montgomery" <jerry(a)jerrymontgomery.org> > To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" > <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: Re: M_Boats: Iron centreboard on M17 > Message-ID: <D73F15ADF31D4E40B0E04D88BF811D37@jerryws10> > Content-Type: text/plain; format="flowed"; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type="original" > > That was about the time when I switched from steel punchings to lead shot in > the ballast; I'd guess that your boat has lead ballast but the old iron > board. You can check the ballast by running a compass or magnet over the > keel, and the board by crawling under and looking. > > jerry > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Bill Wickett" <billwick(a)gmail.com> > To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" > <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 2:38 PM > Subject: M_Boats: Iron centreboard on M17 > > >> Who can advise the year that the CB was changed from iron to laminate? >> Which CB would an '89 M17 be likely to have? Would the ballast be iron or >> lead? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Bill Wickett >> Makin' Time M17 #622 > > > -- > I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. > SPAMfighter has removed 8193 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 > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 9 > Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:55:10 -0700 (PDT) > From: W David Scobie <wdscobie(a)yahoo.com> > To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats > <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: Re: M_Boats: Iron centreboard on M17 > Message-ID: > <1364421310.65307.YahooMailClassic(a)web121702.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 > > Bill: > > from information shared by Randy G. - > > In 1988 (roughly at hull #400) the centerboard was changed from 220 lbs cast iron to the same centerboard as is used in the M15, weighing 40 lbs. The M15 is comprised of a fiberglass-lead-fiberglass sandwich and does not require a winch to raise and lower. Also, the ballast was increased to compensate for the change in centerboard weight, and the ballast was changed from steel punching to lead. These changes took places over several boats. For example; our [Randy's] 1988 M17 #410 has the fiberglass centerboard but steel punching ballast. > > (can't remember where i got this specifically ... what i have is credited to Randy.) > > > :: Dave Scobie > > > --- On Wed, 3/27/13, Bill Wickett <billwick(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> >> Who can advise the year that the CB >> was changed from iron to laminate? >> Which CB would an '89 M17 be likely to have? Would the >> ballast be iron or >> lead? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Bill Wickett >> Makin' Time M17? #622 > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 10 > Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:57:50 -0400 > From: Bill Wickett <billwick(a)gmail.com> > To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats > <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: Re: M_Boats: Iron centreboard on M17 > Message-ID: > <CAFd5cD=WEn1_Gox2K7_FNXi_F0=6Dpes_QuQtK=She8j2XVAcQ(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Thank you Jerry > > On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 5:50 PM, jerry montgomery <jerry(a)jerrymontgomery.org >> wrote: > >> That was about the time when I switched from steel punchings to lead shot >> in the ballast; I'd guess that your boat has lead ballast but the old >> iron board. You can check the ballast by running a compass or magnet over >> the keel, and the board by crawling under and looking. >> >> jerry >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Wickett" <billwick(a)gmail.com> >> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.** >> xmission.com <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com>> >> Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 2:38 PM >> Subject: M_Boats: Iron centreboard on M17 >> >> >> >> Who can advise the year that the CB was changed from iron to laminate? >>> Which CB would an '89 M17 be likely to have? Would the ballast be iron or >>> lead? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Bill Wickett >>> Makin' Time M17 #622 >> >> -- >> I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. >> SPAMfighter has removed 8193 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<http://www.spamfighter.com/SLOW-PCfighter?cid=sigen> > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 11 > Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:58:51 -0400 > From: Bill Wickett <billwick(a)gmail.com> > To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats > <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: Re: M_Boats: Iron centreboard on M17 > Message-ID: > <CAFd5cDkzye9bja=krMQUPTammug1Nm5TSkAaZG6M6CvhgZmJRQ(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Appreciate the info Dave. Will take a magnet with me when I look at her. > > Bill > > On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 5:55 PM, W David Scobie <wdscobie(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > >> Bill: >> >> from information shared by Randy G. - >> >> In 1988 (roughly at hull #400) the centerboard was changed from 220 lbs >> cast iron to the same centerboard as is used in the M15, weighing 40 lbs. >> The M15 is comprised of a fiberglass-lead-fiberglass sandwich and does not >> require a winch to raise and lower. Also, the ballast was increased to >> compensate for the change in centerboard weight, and the ballast was >> changed from steel punching to lead. These changes took places over several >> boats. For example; our [Randy's] 1988 M17 #410 has the fiberglass >> centerboard but steel punching ballast. >> >> (can't remember where i got this specifically ... what i have is credited >> to Randy.) >> >> >> :: Dave Scobie >> >> >> --- On Wed, 3/27/13, Bill Wickett <billwick(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> >>> Who can advise the year that the CB >>> was changed from iron to laminate? >>> Which CB would an '89 M17 be likely to have? Would the >>> ballast be iron or >>> lead? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Bill Wickett >>> Makin' Time M17 #622 > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 12 > Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:16:58 -0700 > From: "R.K. Graves" <rkgraves(a)gmail.com> > To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats > <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: Re: M_Boats: Iron centreboard on M17 > Message-ID: > <CADyq_zxE=RhQO88CPgAaZ4UxdCoX62fuPvO+D3xs37DAGbJ8ag(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Bill, > > The CB change for cast iron to laminated fiberglass/lead occurred around > hull number 400, roughly early 1988. I have 1988 hull #407 and it has > the fiberglass/lead CB but steel punchings for ballast. As far as I know > all the non-cast iron CB's are fiberglass/lead. I believe the same > fiberglass/lead CB is used on both the 15 and the 17. The change from steel > punching to lead ballast occurred sometime after hull #407. The best way to > tell which type of ballast a 17 has is to see if a large magnet is > attracted to the keel (takes a pretty good size magnet for the test). > > Randy Graves > > On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 2:38 PM, Bill Wickett <billwick(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Who can advise the year that the CB was changed from iron to laminate? >> Which CB would an '89 M17 be likely to have? Would the ballast be iron or >> lead? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Bill Wickett >> Makin' Time M17 #622 > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 13 > Date: Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:48:08 -0500 > From: "George R. Iemmolo" <griemmolo2(a)gmail.com> > To: <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: M_Boats: Flotation > Message-ID: <DFFF3D5AD99F41C89CDFE154853B17C0@GeorgeHPDV9500> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > I have started to work on my recent acquisition that has been sitting for > some years unused and in need of some TLC. I find a large amount of > Styrofoam block beneath the deck. Is this normal? > > > > George > > 96 M15 #602 > > NoNameYet > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 14 > Date: Fri, 29 Mar 2013 07:57:16 -0700 > From: Tom Smith <openboatt(a)gmail.com> > To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats > <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: Re: M_Boats: Flotation > Message-ID: > <CA+3pONJomet_yD-LHJYd67oGkbbSzd2_9Y48gScUSsi0BNuQOw(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Yes, it's normal. t > > > On Fri, Mar 29, 2013 at 7:48 AM, George R. Iemmolo <griemmolo2(a)gmail.com>wrote: > >> I have started to work on my recent acquisition that has been sitting for >> some years unused and in need of some TLC. I find a large amount of >> Styrofoam block beneath the deck. Is this normal? >> >> >> >> George >> >> 96 M15 #602 >> >> NoNameYet > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 15 > Date: Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:01:18 -0400 > From: Conbert Benneck <chbenneck(a)sbcglobal.net> > To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats > <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: Re: M_Boats: Flotation > Message-ID: <5155ACBE.7040007(a)sbcglobal.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > On 29-Mar-13 10:48 AM, George R. Iemmolo wrote: > > Hi George, > > Yes, it's normal. > > You'll find styrofoam blocks up in the bow compartment, if you remove > the screws holding the cover in place. > > You'll also find it under the cockpit sole, in the bilge. > > Connie > > ex M15 #400 LEPPO > > >> I have started to work on my recent acquisition that has been sitting for >> some years unused and in need of some TLC. I find a large amount of >> Styrofoam block beneath the deck. Is this normal? >> >> >> >> George >> >> 96 M15 #602 >> >> NoNameYet > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 16 > Date: Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:05:06 -0700 (PDT) > From: W David Scobie <wdscobie(a)yahoo.com> > To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats > <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: Re: M_Boats: Flotation > Message-ID: > <1364573106.18922.YahooMailClassic(a)web121704.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > George: > > to add a photo to the comments already shared that yes the M15 has positive flotation foam under forward end of the v-berth and under the cockpit floor i've attached to this email a photo showin under the v-berth (after unscrewing the locker lid). > > > :: Dave Scobie > :: former M15 owner - www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred > > --- On Fri, 3/29/13, George R. Iemmolo <griemmolo2(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> >> I have started to work on my recent >> acquisition that has been sitting for >> some years unused and in need of some TLC. I find a large >> amount of >> Styrofoam block beneath the deck. Is this normal? >> >> >> >> George >> >> 96 M15 #602 >> >> NoNameYet? ? > -------------- next part -------------- > A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > Name: bowlocker.jpg > Type: image/jpeg > Size: 52507 bytes > Desc: not available > URL: <http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/private/montgomery_boats/attach…> > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > montgomery_boats mailing list > montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats > > Remember, there is no privacy on the Internet! > > > End of montgomery_boats Digest, Vol 121, Issue 15 > *************************************************

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