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27 Nov '18

A rake is a great idea. I have a boarding ladder but don't want to swim to shore. I will bring my kayak as a dinghy. Maybe do a Mediterranean tie. How far is the spot from Lake Pleasant marina and RV resort?? On Nov 26, 2018 at 11:47 PM, <Gary Oberbeck via montgomery_boats <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com>> wrote: Doug, I think your PVC roller is a good idea - fill it with rocks tie lanyard at each end cap - cross fingers. 4x4 with carpet - depends on the shore configuration - We will scout the area 1 week before or so and let everyone know. Or anchor - let stern come to shore and use waders or boarding ladder or..... never really tried it with a boat of M-15 size - the rocks here can be sharp (most of them are) - I will bring a rake to clear a spot. I will probably bring my 7-11 and dinghy in from the M-17? -----Original Message----- From: doug <doug9326(a)gmail.com> To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tue, Nov 27, 2018 12:08 am Subject: M_Boats: Roller What have you used for beaching a M15? What type of roller or cushion to protect from small rocks in the shallow water when beaching. I see West Marine has a roller but its inflatable and I don’t see that working. Actually theirs is for the beach sand. This one has to sink and stay on the bottom so the boat rolls up over it as it moves towards the shore in shallow water, less than one foot. Thanks. I was wondering about PVC, like 4” PVC but it seems that it would have to be covered in something so the boat would not slide off of it as it rolled forward. Maybe a carpeted 4”x4’ PVC tube would work. Got any ideas.

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Re: M_Boats: Flathead Lake, MO.
by Doug 26 Nov '18

26 Nov '18

Good to hear this info. Thanks. All lakes here in Central Oregon where I live and sail can get vicious windy. It even snowed hard on me last August!! I usually don't sail too far in a day. More fun to just explore a small area and check out the shallows along the shore. Sometimes fishing is in order too. On Nov 26, 2018 at 8:47 AM, <bownez(a)juno.com> wrote: Hi Doug, I was out in Montana last July visiting friends in Whitefish. We circled around Flathead Lake by car, never got on the water unfortunately. we discovered a small marina in Dayton, at the SW side of the lake. They have a small yachtclub, dockspace was occupied by sailboats, powerboats, and houseboats. There was also a marina on the north side, by Somers. Flathead is a beautiful body of water, deep and cold like Tahoe. I would imagine gusts coming down from the elevations could be strong, making sailing challenging. I'd love to sail it. Go for it. Mr. Bones ____________________________________________________________ One Cup of This (Before Bed) Burns Belly Fat Like Crazy Celebrity Local http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/5bfc232f33196232f5b9fst04vuc

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Re: M_Boats: Flathead Lake, MO.
by bownez＠juno.com 26 Nov '18

26 Nov '18

Hi Doug, I was out in Montana last July visiting friends in Whitefish. We circled around Flathead Lake by car, never got on the water unfortunately. we discovered a small marina in Dayton, at the SW side of the lake. They have a small yachtclub, dockspace was occupied by sailboats, powerboats, and houseboats. There was also a marina on the north side, by Somers. Flathead is a beautiful body of water, deep and cold like Tahoe. I would imagine gusts coming down from the elevations could be strong, making sailing challenging. I'd love to sail it. Go for it. Mr. Bones ____________________________________________________________ One Cup of This (Before Bed) Burns Belly Fat Like Crazy Celebrity Local http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/5bfc232f33196232f5b9fst04vuc

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quick release pin?
by Peter Zimowsky 25 Nov '18

25 Nov '18

Hi: What is the size of the quick release pin in the forestay 1/4 in or larger? was going to order spares but forgot release pin at home Thanks Pete Winter Sky (Zimowsky) outdoors writer and photographer www.getoutdoorsnorthwest.com <http://www.getoutdoorsnorthwest.com/> Twitter: @zimosoutdoors "Be with Tahlequah" Tahlequah, you did this. From the day you lost your baby in the summer of 2018, then your 17-day tour of grief, you've brought the KEY crucial issues to the world to help us save your Orca family.

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Re: M_Boats: Flathead Lake
by Dave Scobie 25 Nov '18

25 Nov '18

Doug: Flathead's water level does fluctuate. The S17 at Bigfork was the owner's second boat that he used during lower water coming conditions when his larger boat couldn't be at the marina. :: Dave Scobie :: M17 #375 SWEET PEA - m17-375.com :: M6'8" #650 :: SV SWALLOW - sv-swallow.com On Sun, Nov 25, 2018, 1:34 PM doug <doug9326(a)gmail.com wrote: > Water depth in Central Oregon lakes was a real issue this past summer. > There were several ramps that were too shallow to launch effectively. And > some that shoal a bit away from the launch ramp which means re-trailering > your boat. Lakes were always better than reservoirs that let water out as > the summer progresses. > > > > > > >> On Nov 25, 2018, at 12:47 PM, Dave Scobie <scoobscobie(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> > >> Doug: > >> > >> Lots of RV camping around Flathead. > >> > >> I know of a couple launch ramps ... but haven't used them. One is in > >> Lakeside (upper northwest side of lake) called on Google 'flathead lake > >> boat ramp'. The second is near Bigfork (upper northeast side of lake) > >> called Eagle Bend Yacht Harbor. The latter is where a Sage 17 was > >> moored. In both cases check water level as as I've been told if lake > low > >> the ramps shallow quickly. > >> > >> I've been told, by two Sage 17 owners that keep their boats on Flathead, > >> the bottom is rocky and can be difficult to anchor. There are people > that > >> do - local knowledge thing. > >> > >> Summer wind usuall blow hard, at times very hard, in the northern end in > >> the morning and goes calm about noon and for the rest of the day. South > >> end is calm in the morning and increases to hard blows in the afternoon. > >> > >> Had three S17's sailing there a few.yeara ago - > >> > >> > https://sagemarineblog.wordpress.com/2016/05/18/sage-17s-seen-from-space/ > >> > >> > >> :: Dave Scobie > >> :: M17 #375 SWEET PEA - m17-375.com > >> :: M6'8" #650 > >> :: SV SWALLOW - sv-swallow.com > >> > >> > >> On Sat, Nov 24, 2018, 8:53 PM doug <doug9326(a)gmail.com wrote: > >> > >>> My wife and I are wanting to head to Flathead Lk. in Montana this > summer > >>> for some sailing. I have a M15 and would trailer it there from Bend, > OR. > >>> I am looking for anyone who has info on the marinas or campgrounds with > >>> docks on the lake. I would like to leave the mast stepped for several > days > >>> and in a slip if possible. In looking at info on the lake there does > not > >>> appear to be a marina except in Finley. And its a small one. > >>> And if anyone is planning on heading that direction this summer, please > >>> let me know so we can do some sailing together. > >>> > >>> Thanks > > > >

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Re: M_Boats: hull color
by Dave Scobie 25 Nov '18

25 Nov '18

Doug. Unless the boat was painted by a prior owner the boat hull (deck, cabin, etc) the fiberglass is covered with get coat. Color matching is a challenge as it changes as the boat ages. Have you ever done gel coat touch-up? Besides going to a canvas shop local to you contact Sailors Tailor - http://www.sailorstailor.com :: Dave Scobie :: M17 #375 SWEET PEA - m17-375.com :: M6'8" #650 :: SV SWALLOW - sv-swallow.com On Sun, Nov 25, 2018, 1:31 PM doug <doug9326(a)gmail.com wrote: > Two question…. > 1. Does anyone know where I can get hull paint for my 1980 M15. The boat > has the beige color of hull paint. > 2. Where does one get a nice fitting sail cover for a M15? Maroon or > Beige is preferable over blue. > > Thanks very much….. >

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Flathead Lake, MO.
by doug 25 Nov '18

25 Nov '18

My wife and I are wanting to head to Flathead Lk. in Montana this summer for some sailing. I have a M15 and would trailer it there from Bend, OR. I am looking for anyone who has info on the marinas or campgrounds with docks on the lake. I would like to leave the mast stepped for several days and in a slip if possible. In looking at info on the lake there does not appear to be a marina except in Finley. And its a small one. And if anyone is planning on heading that direction this summer, please let me know so we can do some sailing together. Thanks

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Re: M_Boats: Flathead Lake, MONTANA
by Doug 25 Nov '18

25 Nov '18

Have you ever sailed on Flathead Lk. I am looking for some info such as marinas, campgrounds, etc. On Nov 25, 2018 at 5:01 AM, <Mike Z <speedernut2(a)gmail.com>> wrote: Nice area. Wish we could join you. Monty15Mike On Sat, Nov 24, 2018, 11:52 PM doug <doug9326(a)gmail.com wrote: > My wife and I are wanting to head to Flathead Lk. in Montana this summer > for some sailing. I have a M15 and would trailer it there from Bend, OR. > I am looking for anyone who has info on the marinas or campgrounds with > docks on the lake. I would like to leave the mast stepped for several days > and in a slip if possible. In looking at info on the lake there does not > appear to be a marina except in Finley. And its a small one. > And if anyone is planning on heading that direction this summer, please > let me know so we can do some sailing together. > > Thanks

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Re: M_Boats: Flathead Lake, MONTANA
by Mike Z 25 Nov '18

25 Nov '18

Nice area. Wish we could join you. Monty15Mike On Sat, Nov 24, 2018, 11:52 PM doug <doug9326(a)gmail.com wrote: > My wife and I are wanting to head to Flathead Lk. in Montana this summer > for some sailing. I have a M15 and would trailer it there from Bend, OR. > I am looking for anyone who has info on the marinas or campgrounds with > docks on the lake. I would like to leave the mast stepped for several days > and in a slip if possible. In looking at info on the lake there does not > appear to be a marina except in Finley. And its a small one. > And if anyone is planning on heading that direction this summer, please > let me know so we can do some sailing together. > > Thanks

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Re: M_Boats: Puget Sound cruising fleet
by bownez＠juno.com 24 Nov '18

24 Nov '18

Gerry, Dhana has seen the San Juans before when Dick Lane owned her. He would trailer her up from Redwood City where he sailed SF Bay. What a great cruising area! You need to see it. Theo and I had the pleasure to join Larry Yake and the merry band of Monty men in 2005, we were aboard a charted Bristol Channel cutter 28. Lovely. Mr. Bones Former M23 M17 M6.8 ____________________________________________________________ Gut Doctor "I Beg Americans To Throw Out This Vegetable Now" unhealthpublications.com http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/5bf963dd8dce763dd7af8st04vuc

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