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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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Re: Porta Potti for M15
by Dave Scobie 04 May '21

04 May '21

Brad: The base conforms to the size of the spot where the potti sits. Once it has been 'remolded' the potti lifts in/out fine, though it is a snug fit (which is actually a good thing IMO). If your potti is really old it may fit without modification. My '84 M15 had a potti, a old Thetford 235, that fit. (See attached picture.) :: Dave Scobie :: M6'8" #650 :: SV SWALLOW - sv-swallow.com :: former owner M17 #375 SWEET PEA - m17-375.com :: former owner M15 #288 SCRED - m15namedscred.wordpress.com <<-- new site! On Tue, Apr 27, 2021, 5:09 AM brad kurlancheek <bkurlancheek(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Dave, > I must confess to never even trying to fit my Thetford in the porta potty > space > in my 2009 M15. I only started using the Thetford two years ago in my > Swifty 13 and found > it to be more to my liking than the bucket. My Thetford came with an old > Catalina Capri I used to own many years ago, and I kept the Thetford, but > not the boat. > So now you've got my curiousity picqued. Going to have to see if that > Thetford > fits into the Monty today! Thanks for the words of caution. I gather the > boiling water > method means once you smush the Thetford into the M15's cavity, there's no > getting > it back out again, unless you put boiling water back in again during the > attempted excavation? > - Brad > > On Mon, Apr 26, 2021 at 9:40 PM Dave Scobie <scoobscobie(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Be very very careful in that the Thetford 135 currently sold, like at >> Cabela's, will not fit. The base is much larger than the 135 sold before >> the late 2000 and the hot water trick outlined below doesn't work. >> >> (Thetford actually originally marketed this new unit as the 260 in 2011 >> and stated it was a direct drop in replacement. IT IS NOT. A few years >> ago they changed the marketing for the 260 to 135.) >> >> A 135 from the 80s or 90s and early 2000s is the needed toilet. Look on >> Craigslist, eBay, etc. Then there is a trick to make the old 135s fit - >> heat up water to boiling, fill potti where #1&2 goes, and press, carefully, >> into the M15's potti space. >> >> >> :: Dave Scobie >> :: M6'8" #650 >> :: SV SWALLOW - sv-swallow.com >> :: former owner M17 #375 SWEET PEA - m17-375.com >> :: former owner M15 #288 SCRED - m15namedscred.wordpress.com <<-- new >> site! >> >> On Mon, Apr 26, 2021, 6:09 PM brad kurlancheek <bkurlancheek(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> I've used both the Thetford Porta Potti 135 >>> and the 5 gallon bucket Wag bag method, >>> and found I much prefer the Porta Potti. >>> Lots easier to use, and it hides odors just fine. >>> It's faster, tons more comfortable, and requires less prep. >>> You set it up one time and you're good for 5 days. With the >>> bucket you got to do a setup and dispose, after each use - a real pain. >>> One half bottle of odor goop will keep it odor free for 5 days for one >>> person. Don't use it for No. 1 - you'll get more days out of it that >>> way. >>> :) >>> To empty, clean and re-use all you need is a bathroom with a toilet and >>> running water. There's lots of how-to videos on youtube >>> for it, and it's really quite simple. Here's a link for the >>> Thetford 135 on sale at Cabela's, and I've attached >>> the operating manual for it as well, and it should be available >>> online, too. https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/thetford-porta-potti-135 >>> I ordered a custom vinyl square cover for it, and keep it covered while >>> not >>> in use. >>> After having used the porta potti, i'll not be going back to using the >>> bucket. >>> A good way to test it out and get used to it is to use the porta potti at >>> home for 5 days. >>> Then use the bucket at home for 5 days. I think you'll quickly notice >>> obvious differences. >>> Walmart sells the odor goop - I use 4 oz. Thetford Aqua-Chem at a time. >>> So >>> one 8 oz. >>> bottle should last one person 10 days. Good luck and good pooping. :) >>> >>

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WTB Montgomery 15
by Steve Parsons 29 Apr '21

29 Apr '21

Good morning Montgomery Owners, We survived our move to NE Oregon, and out first winter with snow (lots of snow) and I am resuming my search for a Montgomery 15. I regret selling my 1981. I would prefer a boat with lead ballast versus steel. I also might possibly go for a M17. If you have or know of a boat for sale, in good condition, please send me a note or call Five Zero Three - 7 Zero Five- 3063. Regards to all! Steve Sent from my iPad

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Porta Potti for M15
by brad kurlancheek 26 Apr '21

26 Apr '21

I've used both the Thetford Porta Potti 135 and the 5 gallon bucket Wag bag method, and found I much prefer the Porta Potti. Lots easier to use, and it hides odors just fine. It's faster, tons more comfortable, and requires less prep. You set it up one time and you're good for 5 days. With the bucket you got to do a setup and dispose, after each use - a real pain. One half bottle of odor goop will keep it odor free for 5 days for one person. Don't use it for No. 1 - you'll get more days out of it that way. :) To empty, clean and re-use all you need is a bathroom with a toilet and running water. There's lots of how-to videos on youtube for it, and it's really quite simple. Here's a link for the Thetford 135 on sale at Cabela's, and I've attached the operating manual for it as well, and it should be available online, too. https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/thetford-porta-potti-135 I ordered a custom vinyl square cover for it, and keep it covered while not in use. After having used the porta potti, i'll not be going back to using the bucket. A good way to test it out and get used to it is to use the porta potti at home for 5 days. Then use the bucket at home for 5 days. I think you'll quickly notice obvious differences. Walmart sells the odor goop - I use 4 oz. Thetford Aqua-Chem at a time. So one 8 oz. bottle should last one person 10 days. Good luck and good pooping. :) > > > End of montgomery_boats Digest, Vol 218, Issue 24 > ************************************************* >

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Porta-potti for M-15/Name for M-15 #164
by Charles Matthews 26 Apr '21

26 Apr '21

What brand/model porta-potti have owners found to fit in the v-berth space in the M-15? Has anyone ever named M-15 #164? We recently purchased a 1981 M-15 that lacks a porta-potti; looks like one was never installed. I seem to recall a post stating that the Thetford Model 135 was intended to fill that space. Can someone confirm that, please? These model is apparently oiut of production, but a few still seem to be available online through EBay. Experience with other self-contained brands/models/solutions without thru-hull/seacock, etc.? Thanks, Charles Decatur, GA M-15 #164

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Panama canal
by Jim Sadler 26 Apr '21

26 Apr '21

Have any of u skippers taken M15 thru the canal? Where is the launch ramp? What is the cost? Just asking for a friend of mine Capt Jim SV Pelican Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>

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Panama Canal
by brad kurlancheek 25 Apr '21

25 Apr '21

The cost is what would sway me. $10k? Even $3k would make me think long and long that there has to be another way. Heck, getting thru the canal would cost more than your boat's worth! - Brad

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Tillerpilot
by Charles Adams 23 Apr '21

23 Apr '21

Installing a Simrad TP10 on M17. It looks a simple project but I always like advice from experience. If anyone can give me advice it would be appreciated. Especially a picture. My reason is I only sail singlehanded and it will be a big assist for me. Had a 33’ with auto pilot and always sailed it alone. Little experience with my M17 and now use a Tiller Tamer but still a hand full with any wind. Need more assistance. Won’t use age as a excuse. Charlie Sent from my iPhone

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Dining in the M15
by brad kurlancheek 22 Apr '21

22 Apr '21

Curious as to how others may do this while cruising. I keep a square pillow on board. I remove the porta potti from its underberth location and place it aft, on the cockpit floor. I put the square pillow on the floor where the porta potti was, which area I refer to as the "cutout berth", and I then lay a square vinyl boat cushion in it, to be a back rest. I then sit on the pillow, in the underberth cutout, with the square boat cushion between my back and the cutout berth's rear wall. I sit indian style with my legs crossed in front of me. This gives me a clear view of the cockpit and the outside. If it's raining, I just close the coach roof above me, and can as well put 1, 2 or 3 of the companionway slides in, or put the cutout berth's top shelf in as well. On board, I keep a finished shelf, of about 12" wide x 36" long x 3/4" thick. I lay the board across the cutout berth; it's just long enough to be supported on each side by both port and starboard side berths. It is short enough that it doesn't extend over their locker boards. This finished board is then a shelf upon which I cook. Food and cooking supplies are kept inside the two side berth lockers, within easy reach of where I'm sitting in the cutout berth. I have never sailed with the cabin cushions on board. I removed them a day after acquiring the boat! Put them in my cellar for a few years, and finally one day took them to the dump. They're just big bulky things that can get wet and get in the way, and reduce what little sitting headroom the M15 has to offer. I sleep on 2 or 3 inflatable camping pads with my head up near the bow so I can easily see through a screened companionway if need be. It's a tight fit getting my head back there, but I've slept with my head up near the companionway, and don't like not having an instant view of the cockpit & the outside. One hot meal a day is usually pasta or soup, using a small propane stove for boiling water. During the day I drink coffee and gatorade and snack on bagels and canned fruit salad. I've dined sitting on the cockpit floor too, with my back against the transom, and the cooking shelf in front of me, supported by the cockpit seats, but I prefer sitting in that cozy little cutout berth. Am hopefully going to get to do some of the above this season! Fair winds, - Brad

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Re: pocket yacht palooza
by John Taussig 21 Apr '21

21 Apr '21

Don’t have any info but sounds like fun! John Sick Chicken M17 #375 Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 21, 2021, at 10:43 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 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: M_Boats:: WoodenBoat Seattle? (Steve Trapp) > 2. Re: W.O.O.D. Boat Seattle? (Steve Trapp) > 3. Re: W.O.O.D. Boat Seattle? (Dave Scobie) > 4. Re: W.O.O.D. Boat Seattle? (Steve Trapp) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 11:07:32 -0700 > From: "Steve Trapp" <stevetrapp(a)Q.com> > Subject: M_Boats: Re: M_Boats:: WoodenBoat Seattle? > To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" > <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Message-ID: <EE05D5EA658B41AD9052AE4D39B30B2A@HPPC> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="UTF-8"; > reply-type=original > > Can anyone share any information about the WoodenBoat Regatta coming up > soon on Lake Union in Seattle? > Thanx, > Steve > M-15 # 335 > > ------------------------------ > > Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 16:30:01 -0700 > From: "Steve Trapp" <stevetrapp(a)Q.com> > Subject: M_Boats: Re: W.O.O.D. Boat Seattle? > To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" > <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Message-ID: <C7E88F81B7BF48E48D821A76B7E339C7@HPPC> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="utf-8"; > reply-type=response > > > Can anyone share any information about the W.O.O.D. Boat Regatta coming > up > soon on Lake Union in Seattle? > Thanx, > Steve > M-15 # 335 > > -----Original Message----- > From: Steve Trapp > Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 11:07 AM > To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats > Subject: M_Boats: Re: M_Boats:: WoodenBoat Seattle? > > Can anyone share any information about the WoodenBoat Regatta coming up > soon on Lake Union in Seattle? > Thanx, > Steve > M-15 # 335 > > ------------------------------ > > Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2021 08:05:36 -0700 > From: Dave Scobie <scoobscobie(a)gmail.com> > Subject: M_Boats: Re: W.O.O.D. Boat Seattle? > To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats > <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Message-ID: > <CAGjBOA7XzqnWNB5u0HBRwJKEZQW=ckxP7cHZ2_15s6x3MYTqSQ(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > Steve: > > See - > > "Norm Blanchard W.O.O.D. Regatta — The Center for Wooden Boats": > https://www.cwb.org/wood-regatta > > > :: Dave Scobie > :: M6'8" #650 > :: SV SWALLOW - sv-swallow.com > :: former owner M17 #375 SWEET PEA - m17-375.com > :: former owner M15 #288 SCRED - m15namedscred.wordpress.com <<-- new site! > > >> On Tue, Apr 20, 2021, 4:30 PM Steve Trapp <stevetrapp(a)q.com> wrote: >> >> >> Can anyone share any information about the W.O.O.D. Boat Regatta >> coming >> up >> soon on Lake Union in Seattle? >> Thanx, >> Steve >> M-15 # 335 >> > > ------------------------------ > > Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2021 10:32:26 -0700 > From: "Steve Trapp" <stevetrapp(a)Q.com> > Subject: M_Boats: Re: W.O.O.D. Boat Seattle? > To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" > <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Message-ID: <F8A5FAE8502941E2BEDB4C30B1A87172@HPPC> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="utf-8"; > reply-type=original > > Dave, > Thanx. > Do you think there will be a Pocket Yacht Palooza in Port Townsend this > summer, or will it likely get cancelled again for covid? > Steve > M-15 # 335 > > -----Original Message----- > From: Dave Scobie > Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 8:05 AM > To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats > Subject: M_Boats: Re: W.O.O.D. Boat Seattle? > > Steve: > > See - > > "Norm Blanchard W.O.O.D. Regatta — The Center for Wooden Boats": > https://www.cwb.org/wood-regatta > > > :: Dave Scobie > :: M6'8" #650 > :: SV SWALLOW - sv-swallow.com > :: former owner M17 #375 SWEET PEA - m17-375.com > :: former owner M15 #288 SCRED - m15namedscred.wordpress.com <<-- new site! > > >> On Tue, Apr 20, 2021, 4:30 PM Steve Trapp <stevetrapp(a)q.com> wrote: >> >> >> Can anyone share any information about the W.O.O.D. Boat Regatta >> coming >> up >> soon on Lake Union in Seattle? >> Thanx, >> Steve >> M-15 # 335 >> > > ------------------------------ > > Subject: Digest Footer > > _______________________________________________ > montgomery_boats mailing list -- montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com > To unsubscribe send an email to montgomery_boats-leave(a)mailman.xmission.com > %(web_page_url)slistinfo%(cgiext)s/%(_internal_name)s > > Remember, there is no privacy on the Internet! > > > ------------------------------ > > End of montgomery_boats Digest, Vol 218, Issue 18 > *************************************************

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