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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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Small Main on a M-15
by Robert Hall 02 Oct '13

02 Oct '13

Hello All. Surely a sail maker could easily sew 2 ft onto your short sail. I had the same experience when I bought a Compac 16 from a fellow who sailed exclusively on Chesapeake Bay. I suppose he wanted a sail with a permanent “reef”. RTH.

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M15 Sail Info
by George Iemmolo 01 Oct '13

01 Oct '13

Monty Pals Was out sailing today in steady 14-16K winds topping out @ 20K was able to sail without a reef and maintain boat on her 15 deg. line. I am wondering if I am under canvassed. Can someone direct me to where I can find Main and Working Jib dimensions? I noticed that I still have about 24" of host left on the Main. My boom is sitting just below the mast gate held there by a stop. It appears that I could have the boom above the gate with stop preventing it from coming down. Where should the Boom normally ride on a M15? I have my Jib foot at the same height as the Boom is that correct? George Merry Helen II M15 #602 'We Can Not Control the Wind But We Can Adjust our Sails'

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CDI Furller
by Klaas 29 Sep '13

29 Sep '13

Has anyone put one of these on a m 15 .And if so did you have to modify the sail or buy a new sail . Would appreciate any info you guys can give . Thanks KLaas

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Re: M_Boats: M15 Sail Info
by speedernut2 29 Sep '13

29 Sep '13

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Re: M_Boats: Trailer Tire Sidewall Cracks
by bownez＠juno.com 27 Sep '13

27 Sep '13

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Re: M_Boats: Trailer Tire Sidewall Cracks
by bownez＠juno.com 26 Sep '13

26 Sep '13

Hi Rich, Time to replace. This spring, we had to replace the spare on a 16 foot fishing boat before driving to Canada. The tire would not hold air due to sidewall cracks. It had never touched the road! UV took her life. I believe I have radial tires on my M17 trailer. It probably makes little difference. Bones ____________________________________________________________ Do THIS before eating carbs (every time) 1 EASY tip to increase fat-burning, lower blood sugar & decrease fat storage http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/5242ddc28b6fe5dc2232fst02vuc

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Furling Foresail
by Robert Hall 26 Sep '13

26 Sep '13

Hello All, Am now well past the 80 year mark but intend to keep sailing my beloved M-15. To do so in safety I would like to install a furler which would carry a genoa,allowing me to shorten sail as the weather dictates while still maintaining proper sail shape. Do any of you have experience with a furler that meets my requirements? How large a genoa can I expect to carry.? On some boats like the Siren, one will find a swivel and drum furler but those arrangements don’t allow one to lessen the sail area while maintaining an aerodynamic shape. Any advice or pictures would be appreciated. At present am using a 128% hank on jib with a downhaul which of course requires me to go forward to change sails. I may be old ,but not (or no longer) stupid.Thank You. RTH.

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