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fin keel repair
by Rimantas Aukstuolis 13 Apr '24

13 Apr '24

I own a 1983 Montgomery 15. Last summer was my first time using the boat due to the pandemic and some other health issues but I did manage to launch and keep at a dock on Lake Pymatuning (OH/PA border) from August to September. Apparently the boat was always dry sailed, and never had anti fouling paint applied as the bottom was clean when I bought it almost three years ago. When I hauled it out (dumb me) there was algae on the bottom. I was able to get it pretty clean using a marine algae cleaner and powerwasher but I'll give it another hit in the spring. As I was powerwashing, I seem to have removed a 3" section of fiberglass from the fin keel, forward on the port side. Looks like exposed metal. Is this lead or steel? Can't see well in there. How should it be fixed/patched? I really don't want to apply anti-fouling paint and will dry sail after I modify the trailer with keel guides and slicker beds to make launch and recovery easier. Any suggestions on repair and trailer mods are appreciated. Thanks Rimantas "Ray" Aukstuolis

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Looking for M15
by Michael Witkin 09 Apr '23

09 Apr '23

Fellow sailors,I'm looking to downsize from my M17 to an M15 as the mast lifting is getting to be a chore at my age.I am willing to talk trade or purchase outright.My M17, trailer, and long-shaft outboard, all vintage 1978, have been well cared for and are in very good condition.We are located in the Port Angeles, Washington area.Fair Winds,Mike W

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Re: M15 for sale in SF Bay Area
by Charlie & Terri Prouty 21 Mar '23

21 Mar '23

Hi thanks for the heads up. 15¹s are great boats and if it was two feet longer I would be calling you. Charlie On 3/19/23, 3:48 PM, "casioqv(a)usermail.com" <casioqv(a)usermail.com> wrote: >This is a feeler, I'm planning to sell my 1981 Montgomery 15 #157 located >in the SF Bay Area. A good solid cruiser that could use a little cosmetic >work to be perfect, but has been stored indoors most of it's life. All >standing rigging, running rigging, and sails are fairly new. Pattison >sails including a hank on nylon drifter, and double reef point main. Also >includes (and is rigged for) a symmetric spinnaker which I think is from >a 505 dinghy. Standing rigging is all 316 stainless, with Hayn Hi-Mod >fittings- can be re-rigged with only hand tools and wire. The rudder, >tiller, and all teak need refinishing, and the rudder has a nick from the >outboard prop that needs fixing. Galvanized Cavco trailer. Two stroke 2hp >Yamaha outboard in good condition. Asking $6k OBO. Call or text (208) >953-7242. > >

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M15 for sale in SF Bay Area
by casioqv＠usermail.com 19 Mar '23

19 Mar '23

This is a feeler, I'm planning to sell my 1981 Montgomery 15 #157 located in the SF Bay Area. A good solid cruiser that could use a little cosmetic work to be perfect, but has been stored indoors most of it's life. All standing rigging, running rigging, and sails are fairly new. Pattison sails including a hank on nylon drifter, and double reef point main. Also includes (and is rigged for) a symmetric spinnaker which I think is from a 505 dinghy. Standing rigging is all 316 stainless, with Hayn Hi-Mod fittings- can be re-rigged with only hand tools and wire. The rudder, tiller, and all teak need refinishing, and the rudder has a nick from the outboard prop that needs fixing. Galvanized Cavco trailer. Two stroke 2hp Yamaha outboard in good condition. Asking $6k OBO. Call or text (208) 953-7242‬.

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M17 wanted
by Brian Hofler 16 Mar '23

16 Mar '23

Looking for an M17 on the west coast. I’m in Vancouver BC. Thanks, Brian Sent from my iPhone

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M-15 jib downhaul rigging?
by Charlie Fortner 15 Mar '23

15 Mar '23

How do you rig your jib downhaul? For several years I've been using some paracord as my downhaul. I attach the end of this paracord to the jib halyard shackle, lace the cord thru every other hank as it runs down the forestay, and run it back to clam cleat at the cockpit using the stock blocks and eyes. The problem is this paracord is very thin and not so nice to handle. A thicker line wouldn't fit in the hanks and if it did, it would probably jam when I try to haul the jib down. I've considered adding a few rings on the forestay to guide a thicker downhaul, but want to know what others do before I start. Charlie -- M-15 #411 Atlanta GA USA

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Erasing Age Lines
by wcampion＠aol.com 14 Mar '23

14 Mar '23

Well, it was a long time in coming but it was definitely worth the wait. Ten years ago I stumbled across a rare M-5’8”. It was severely abused and needed lots of love. I had visions of restoring this little gem and came to the conclusion this project was going to be challenging. If I were to be successful with this restoration, I would need to use my ultimate multi-purpose tool. It can fix anything with ease. So I broke out my checkbook and took the little pram to a professional. This past weekend I picked up my renewed boat! The only problem I discovered..….the Chesapeake Bay and it's tributaries are so dirty, I’m not sure I want to place my new boat in such murky water! It would be an absolute shame to get this little gem dirty. 🤣 I’ve attached a few before and after pictures. My goal was to restored the pram to match my M-15. I plan to tow the pram behind me when I’m out for long weekends. I’m sure there’ll be a learning curve figuring out how best to tow the pram and transitioning between the two. But this will have to wait until spring. Skip Campion M-15 “Wild Guppy” 1982 #201 M-5’8” “Lil’ Guppy” 1972 #028

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M23 Outboards
by Gerald Wyatt 14 Mar '23

14 Mar '23

Hello, I’m not sure how many Montgomery 23 owners are using this list, but I was curious what outboards you use. I’ve been using an 8 hp 2-stroke with 25” shaft, but I can’t find an 8hp 4-stroke with the 25” shaft. Obviously, no one makes a 2-stroke any more. The 9.9 4-stroke has a 25” option but just feels too big and heavy. Thanks, Gerry Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>

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