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Bow pulpit. My boat did not come with a bow pulpit. Is there any resource for getting one made or used.
by Doug 14 Aug '22

14 Aug '22

New member here from Bend, OR. just bought a Montgomery 15. ⁣Sent from BlueMail

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Sailing safety
by swwheatley＠comcast.net 18 Sep '19

18 Sep '19

Gerry: For some reason I am not seeing your e-mails directly. Nonetheless, I saw Connie's reply and, as a New England M17 sailor, I will add a little to what he said. First, an M17 is very capable of handling anything you are likely to encounter in coastal cruising around here this time of year. Just keep an eye on the weather forecasts for tropical systems or so-called Nor'easters (rare in summer). You also have to pay more attention to tides and currents than you may be used to. North of Cape Cod we have 10 foot tides and they only get bigger as you go further north (or downeast, as they like to say in Maine). South of the Cape, the tides are modest but there are significant currents in all the sounds. Sailing with the tides and the currents is a joy, but trying to buck them in a sailboat the size of an M17 is frustrating at best and dangerous at worst. As Connie mentioned, you want to get the Eldridge Guide for this. Ditto for sea state. In my experience, the M17 just does not have the heft needed to beat into steep waves and trying to do so is hard on the boat and the crew. You can compensate by taking the waves more on the beam, but then you aren't covering much ground to windward. Choose your destination accordingly. Connie already mentioned fog and I will add that even without fog there may be times when you are out of sight of land for a while. If you do not already have one, you probably will want to get a GPS device to supplement your compass and your charts. As far as destinations, there are lots of good ones but I will only mention a couple. Penobscot Bay is pretty much the holy grail of New England sailing and you can't go wrong exploring the many islands, sounds and harbors there. I also recommend the islands south of the Cape: Block, Cuttyhunk, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. Especially on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket the M17's shallow draft will allow you to access some lovely ponds and bays that bigger boats rarely attempt. For lack of time, I do almost all my sailing these days in the relatively protected waters of Duxbury Bay, Kingston Bay and Plymouth Harbor. I am always looking for crew if that interests you.

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Wow, lots of interest for Kestrel
by Daniel Rich 01 Sep '19

01 Sep '19

I just placed the add on Thursday night, and by early Friday morning a guy already wanted to come by to buy the boat. I couldn’t be available last night, but he is on his way with money right now. In the meantime there are like 7 other people interested in the boat too. These Monty’s are popular! I must have underpriced it, but it doesn’t matter. I hope the boat gets lots of use. Such a great boat. I am shedding a tear already… But I got lots of work done on my SCAMP today, so fair winds in the future. Daniel Kestrel #208

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Add for Kestrel
by Robert Becker 30 Aug '19

30 Aug '19

I just heard that Kestral is for sale. I am the previous owner, and had her from 6/30/94, until I sold her to Dan in 2011(?), due to health considerations. She is a really good boat. I sailed her in San Francisco Bay and occasionally in Monterey Bay, and whatever dumb thing I did, she always came through for me. Fun to sail, great single-handed sail, safe and dependable. Don’t be concerned about her age, she still has many more years in her, and the price is a real bargain. Yes, I really miss sailing her, but she gave me wonderful memories. Give her another good home. Bob Becker

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Add for Kestrel
by Daniel Rich 30 Aug '19

30 Aug '19

Well, here goes… https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/boa/d/sebastopol-montgomery-15-sailboat-19… <https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/boa/d/sebastopol-montgomery-15-sailboat-19…> Daniel

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Re: M_Boats: Add for Kestrel
by bownez＠juno.com 30 Aug '19

30 Aug '19

Dan, Someone is going to get that really fine M15 of yours. The asking price is more than fair. Good luck to you. Mr. Bones ____________________________________________________________ Gov't Insider Reveals Deep State Assassin Who Killed MAGA charlesstreetresearch.com http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/5d691c37968771c371da4st04vuc

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Centerboard line attachment, Montgomery 15
by Steve Pidcoe 27 Aug '19

27 Aug '19

Hello, I have a 2002 Montgomery 15. Has anyone had to replace the line to their centerboard? I thought this would be easy, but I don't see how to get to it. A squirrel chewed through the line at deck level. The boat was on the trailer so the centerboard did not drop. There is a wood step in the way across the hatch entrance with a hole where the line ran through. I don't see any easy way to remove this either. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Steve

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Waldo Lake Video
by David Grah 23 Aug '19

23 Aug '19

The discussion about Waldo Lake reminds me of this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lVxti1Aacg&feature=youtu.be We sure had a nice time there! David GrahBishop California1986 Montgomery 15

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Heading to Waldo lake (Oregon) Thurs-Mon
by John Schinnerer 20 Aug '19

20 Aug '19

Hi all, Just in case anyone here is in the vicinity and wants to rendezvous - I am taking "Pajarita," my M17, to Waldo lake Thursday, coming back Monday. If you are in the trailer-sailor vicinity and haven't been there, it's a treat - no gas motors allowed for one thing! Just sail, paddle, row; also, electric motors are OK, but seldom see them, the lake is ultraoligotrophic (having extremely clear water with very little organic material) so not much of a fishing lake. Used to be stocked but that stopped in 1990. Gas motors were banned in 2010. There are three road access campgrounds on the east side; trail & boat access only on south west and north sides. Shore camping spots here and there along the west shore for the most part. North end had a fire some years ago and is still burned over looking. Best ramp in recent years is at North Waldo campground. Shadow Bay (south end) is somewhat off-kilter/broken up below water, and Islet point ramp also. I will be going across to anchor in the bay behind Rhododendron island. Other than Shadow bay and North campground launch ramp bay, that is about the only really sheltered anchorage. And the only one that isn't right next to a launch ramp! cheers, John -- John Schinnerer - M.A., Whole Systems Design -------------------------------------------- - Eco-Living - Whole Systems Design Services People - Place - Learning - Integration john(a)eco-living.net - 510.982.1334 http://eco-living.net http://sociocracyconsulting.com

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Re: M_Boats: Kestrel
by Rusty Knorr 18 Aug '19

18 Aug '19

Hi Brad (and all,) I’m curious about your comments regarding comparing Scamp accommodations to the M-15. Speaking with some experience after doing the Salish 100, the M-15 cabin sucks(!) for anything but actually sleeping. Without sitting headroom it’s functionally useless until it’s time for bed. By comparison, all the Scamps on the cruise had cockpit covers giving them a huge area to hang out in, completely protected from the weather. Granted, it took a while for them to set up the cover, (and it looked like a pain to do), but it looked really cozy and snug once they were up. We had fantastic weather on the cruise so they weren’t setting up in a wet cockpit though, so that is certainly a consideration. But I think each boat has its compromises and advantages. I almost always day sail, and may only cruise once a year, so I’ve been thinking about downsizing to a Scamp, but I haven’t decided yet. It is a compelling design, but I just don’t know yet if I want to accept its compromises over my M-15 or not. Time will tell! Maybe I’ll have both for a season and decide then. Rusty www.rustyknorr.weebly.com > On Aug 17, 2019, at 11:00 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 > https://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: Kestrel (brad kurlancheek) > 2. Re: Kestrel (Daniel Rich) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2019 17:29:44 -0400 > From: brad kurlancheek <bkurlancheek(a)gmail.com> > To: montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com, danielgrich(a)gmail.com > Subject: Re: M_Boats: Kestrel > Message-ID: > <CALpQOtD+dzw3fHr2VXfhDk_+syd4ER=rz7xrTUmQyzGHqp4sYA(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > Dr Dan, > I have seen, I believe, all your videos. Some, several times. They > played a big part in my decision to buy and own an M15 3 yrs ago. > I think your melancholy is a sign your mind is giving you > that you're going down the wrong path here. For the single > hander, the Monty has considerable cabin space. Relatively > speaking, it's a big, heavy, safe boat. 250 lb keel. No offense against > the venerable Scamp, but they're just two different boats. The cabin > of what thereof is it, is not fully enclosed. You're open out to the > elements. > Your privacy is limited. You can't play "big cruising sailboat" like > you can with the Monty 15. With the Monty, in a quiet anchorage, you > can drop the anchor, close yourself up snug in the cabin, and feel pretty > safe. > A weatherproof cabin when out cruising is a godsend. I would think while > cruising in the Scamp, you're going to miss having a weatherproof cabin. > > That said, any boat you make, you're going to love. They're like your own > kids. I should know: I've built > 3 sailboats and 3 canoes. Love them all. You're owning now your own hand > made > wooden boat is going to be great. Does it mean it will replace the > many capabilities of the Monty 15? In this case, I'm not seeing it. > I think, yes, you'll love your Scamp, like nothing else, but you'll miss > your M15, too, and will > wonder just what were you thinking when you gave it up. Just my thoughts. > Good luck. > > - Brad > > On Fri, Aug 16, 2019 at 2:05 PM < > 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 >> >> https://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. Monty #208 Kestrel for sale (Daniel Rich) >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Message: 1 >> Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2019 11:52:59 -0700 >> From: "Daniel Rich" <danielgrich(a)gmail.com> >> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" >> <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> >> Subject: M_Boats: Monty #208 Kestrel for sale >> Message-ID: <035401d5539a$a9686dc0$fc394940$(a)gmail.com> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >> >> Montypals: >> >> >> >> With sad heart I think I have to sell Kestrel, my trusty M15. I have a >> SCAMP >> near completion in my garage, and I just don't have the time or space for >> two boats. I took Kestrel out yesterday for another voyage in my favorite >> sailing spot, Tomales Bay, CA. >> >> >> >> https://youtu.be/oIPqQpxryXo >> >> >> >> Those of you on this board for a long time know this boat through my blog >> and videos. I am the third owner of this 1982 Jerry Montgomery built craft. >> She is a terrific boat. Very sea worthy. Over the years I have set the boat >> up to sail the way I want. I added a topping lift and boom vang. I have >> fairleads over the cam cleats for the jib sheets for single handing. I have >> reefing set up with a tack hook, rings on the sail, and jiffy lines in the >> main. Capture shackles for easy setting of the halyards. Lots of little >> things like that. In short, she sails well. I have crisp Hyde Sails from >> JudyB with not much time on them. Full 110 jib and 90 jib as well as the >> main. Excellent beefy Pacific trailer with trailer extension. The trailer >> weighs 700 lbs itself! >> >> >> >> Lots of videos about this boat on my channel at >> >> >> >> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmcGEC4oxIDuxI076ElvafQ?view_as=subscriber >> >> >> >> I also have a blog with lots of posts years past about the boat. >> >> >> >> https://danielsailingandcycling.wordpress.com/ >> >> >> >> Yesterday's sail was very melancholy, thinking that it could be the last >> with Kestrel. Also, used to sail with my dog Flash on the boat, but he left >> earth for dog heaven in 2017. But, times change, and given my full time >> career and new boat in the boat shop at home, she's gotta go. I'm hoping >> she >> goes to a good home. >> >> >> >> The boat is very seaworthy, but could use some cosmetics. The hull gelcoat >> is dull and chalky, and could use a nice buffing. The teak is old, and >> despite sanding and teak oil, is cosmetically so-so. Good on the hands >> though. The rudder could use a sanding but works great. Centerboard is >> working perfectly. Looks like somebody worked on the pin 20 years ago. >> Might >> wanna put a little putty over the pin. >> >> >> >> For a 1982 she works great. >> >> >> >> Lemme know if anybody wants this boat. Otherwise, off to craigslist! >> >> >> >> I am located in Sonoma County, Sebastopol, CA. >> >> >> >> Daniel >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Subject: Digest Footer >> >> _______________________________________________ >> montgomery_boats mailing list >> montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com >> https://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats >> >> Remember, there is no privacy on the Internet! >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> End of montgomery_boats Digest, Vol 198, Issue 9 >> ************************************************ >> > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2019 15:16:16 -0700 > From: Daniel Rich <danielgrich(a)gmail.com> > To: bkurlancheek(a)gmail.com > Cc: For and about Montgomery Sailboats > <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: Re: M_Boats: Kestrel > Message-ID: <ED150336-B297-42F7-85BC-04FF1F4E9DF9(a)gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > Well you are very kind. Thanks for the words on the videos! That is one reason I do them. When I am researching something, I often find there is not much good information with real video out there. I found that to be the case with the M15, and recently with my new recumbent bicycle. > > I have so many wonderful memories on my M15. But I am not a cruiser at this point, simply a day sailor. Once the M15 is in the water, she sails like a BMW as you know. Mine is so nicely tuned at this point. But she is a bit of a handful to deal with in the driveway and when rigging. 1600 pounds with the trailer. I am really a day sailor, so I think the SCAMP will serve me well there. The M15 is great in a blow, and I think the SCAMP will weather it pretty well too. I just don?t have good space to keep her alas. > > So, I will definitely grieve when she is gone? > > Daniel > >> On Aug 16, 2019, at 2:29 PM, brad kurlancheek <bkurlancheek(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Dr Dan, >> I have seen, I believe, all your videos. Some, several times. They >> played a big part in my decision to buy and own an M15 3 yrs ago. >> I think your melancholy is a sign your mind is giving you >> that you're going down the wrong path here. For the single >> hander, the Monty has considerable cabin space. Relatively >> speaking, it's a big, heavy, safe boat. 250 lb keel. No offense against >> the venerable Scamp, but they're just two different boats. The cabin >> of what thereof is it, is not fully enclosed. You're open out to the elements. >> Your privacy is limited. You can't play "big cruising sailboat" like >> you can with the Monty 15. With the Monty, in a quiet anchorage, you >> can drop the anchor, close yourself up snug in the cabin, and feel pretty safe. >> A weatherproof cabin when out cruising is a godsend. I would think while >> cruising in the Scamp, you're going to miss having a weatherproof cabin. >> >> That said, any boat you make, you're going to love. They're like your own kids. I should know: I've built >> 3 sailboats and 3 canoes. Love them all. You're owning now your own hand made >> wooden boat is going to be great. Does it mean it will replace the >> many capabilities of the Monty 15? In this case, I'm not seeing it. >> I think, yes, you'll love your Scamp, like nothing else, but you'll miss your M15, too, and will >> wonder just what were you thinking when you gave it up. Just my thoughts. Good luck. >> >> - Brad >> >> On Fri, Aug 16, 2019 at 2:05 PM <montgomery_boats-request(a)mailman.xmission.com <mailto:montgomery_boats-request@mailman.xmission.com>> wrote: >> Send montgomery_boats mailing list submissions to >> montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com <mailto:montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> >> >> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit >> https://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats <https://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 <mailto:montgomery_boats-request@mailman.xmission.com> >> >> You can reach the person managing the list at >> montgomery_boats-owner(a)mailman.xmission.com <mailto:montgomery_boats-owner@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. Monty #208 Kestrel for sale (Daniel Rich) >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Message: 1 >> Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2019 11:52:59 -0700 >> From: "Daniel Rich" <danielgrich(a)gmail.com <mailto:danielgrich@gmail.com>> >> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" >> <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com <mailto:montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com>> >> Subject: M_Boats: Monty #208 Kestrel for sale >> Message-ID: <035401d5539a$a9686dc0$fc394940$(a)gmail.com <http://gmail.com/>> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >> >> Montypals: >> >> >> >> With sad heart I think I have to sell Kestrel, my trusty M15. I have a SCAMP >> near completion in my garage, and I just don't have the time or space for >> two boats. I took Kestrel out yesterday for another voyage in my favorite >> sailing spot, Tomales Bay, CA. >> >> >> >> https://youtu.be/oIPqQpxryXo <https://youtu.be/oIPqQpxryXo> >> >> >> >> Those of you on this board for a long time know this boat through my blog >> and videos. I am the third owner of this 1982 Jerry Montgomery built craft. >> She is a terrific boat. Very sea worthy. Over the years I have set the boat >> up to sail the way I want. I added a topping lift and boom vang. I have >> fairleads over the cam cleats for the jib sheets for single handing. I have >> reefing set up with a tack hook, rings on the sail, and jiffy lines in the >> main. Capture shackles for easy setting of the halyards. Lots of little >> things like that. In short, she sails well. I have crisp Hyde Sails from >> JudyB with not much time on them. Full 110 jib and 90 jib as well as the >> main. Excellent beefy Pacific trailer with trailer extension. The trailer >> weighs 700 lbs itself! >> >> >> >> Lots of videos about this boat on my channel at >> >> >> >> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmcGEC4oxIDuxI076ElvafQ?view_as=subscriber <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmcGEC4oxIDuxI076ElvafQ?view_as=subscriber> >> >> >> >> I also have a blog with lots of posts years past about the boat. >> >> >> >> https://danielsailingandcycling.wordpress.com/ <https://danielsailingandcycling.wordpress.com/> >> >> >> >> Yesterday's sail was very melancholy, thinking that it could be the last >> with Kestrel. Also, used to sail with my dog Flash on the boat, but he left >> earth for dog heaven in 2017. But, times change, and given my full time >> career and new boat in the boat shop at home, she's gotta go. I'm hoping she >> goes to a good home. >> >> >> >> The boat is very seaworthy, but could use some cosmetics. The hull gelcoat >> is dull and chalky, and could use a nice buffing. The teak is old, and >> despite sanding and teak oil, is cosmetically so-so. Good on the hands >> though. The rudder could use a sanding but works great. Centerboard is >> working perfectly. Looks like somebody worked on the pin 20 years ago. Might >> wanna put a little putty over the pin. >> >> >> >> For a 1982 she works great. >> >> >> >> Lemme know if anybody wants this boat. Otherwise, off to craigslist! >> >> >> >> I am located in Sonoma County, Sebastopol, CA. >> >> >> >> Daniel >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Subject: Digest Footer >> >> _______________________________________________ >> montgomery_boats mailing list >> montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com <mailto:montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> >> https://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats <https://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats> >> >> Remember, there is no privacy on the Internet! >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> End of montgomery_boats Digest, Vol 198, Issue 9 >> ************************************************ > > > > ------------------------------ > > Subject: Digest Footer > > _______________________________________________ > montgomery_boats mailing list > montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com > https://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats > > Remember, there is no privacy on the Internet! > > > ------------------------------ > > End of montgomery_boats Digest, Vol 198, Issue 10 > *************************************************

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