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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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Looking for a Mast for a Montgomery 17
by Douglas Vogel 03 Apr '23

03 Apr '23

Hello Montgomery Listers, I had a crazy snow year here in Wyoming. Still 5’ of snow in my yard and field. I usually keep my boat in a barn, This year a construction project put it out in my field. I shoveled my boat once in January. I should have shoveled it once a month, but got consumed with my roofs and endless driveway needs. So I ended up with a bent mast. It’s about 5” out of straight. Hopefully I can find a used mast within 1000 miles of Western Wyoming. Maybe someone or several M-listers have a process for straightening a bent mast. Please send me your suggestions. Thanks all and hopefully the 5’ of snow in my field will melt by June ??? Doug Vogel C: 307-730-2971

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