Capt. James I hear you but can not envision how to get it done? George Merry Helen II 96 M15 #602 -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Jim Sadler Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2013 1:55 PM To: 'For and about Montgomery Sailboats' Subject: Re: M_Boats: New Member Larry I installed my ladder by drilling holes in the transom and screwing the bolts into stainless steel backing plates that I threaded. I used fishing line to guide the plates into position. No access holes. very bristol installation Capt James A Sadler Skipper sailing vessel Pelican (M15) -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Hughston, Larry@DGS Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2013 9:51 AM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: New Member Doug, I am an M-15 owner and have never seen a sure fire way of installing my swim ladder on the starboard side of the transom. If you have photos along with how the process works I would appreciate it. This ladder install has bugged me for several years. Fear of doing it wrong has plagued me.... If I recall it involves cutting an access hole with a finished "marine" cover plate. It this correct? Thanks, Fair winds...Larry H. with "Old 189" in Sacramento... -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Bill Day Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2013 9:29 AM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: New Member Doug, How about posting your instructions on the list? I would appreciate the information, and I'm sure there are a lot of others out there who would like to see it too. All of my plans to install a boarding ladder on the stern have involved finding a mechanically adept 5 year old who likes tight spaces, and doesn't know anything about child labor laws. Having sailed with you on your boat, and having seen all of the innovative ideas you have actually put into use on your boat, I'm sure you have come up with a clever solution for the ladder. Thanks, Bill "C" Day M-15, #363, "Gee Whiz!" On Tue, Dec 17, 2013 at 10:22 AM, Kearns, Kevin P <kkearns@pitt.edu> wrote:
Doug,
Yes, I would appreciate the instructions. Thank you.
Kevin
-----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Douglas Kelch Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2013 11:00 AM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: New Member
Kevin,
Put in a permanent swim ladder as it is an essential safety item. If you ever fall overboard you cannot get back on board without it.
In the cold spring waters where you sail hypothermia is deadly within a very short time. You are incapcitated well before you die, thus ensuring your death. :-)
If you want, I can send you instructions on how to install a transom mounted ladder without cutting large holes and installing inspection ports.
Thanks
Doug Kelch Seas the Day M15 G #310
Doug
On Mon, Dec 16, 2013 at 8:32 PM, stevetrapp <stevetrapp@q.com> wrote:
Kevin, I managed to lift my M-15 off the trailer using a 4X4 aft of the keel/center board housing, a floor jack and jack stands. Next time I will pay the fee for the boat lift at the local boat yard. I think West Marine (the big box store for boat stuff on the West Coast) carries a rope ladder that be tossed over the transom so you will not need to drill holes in your M-15. Set your hook before go swimming, my M-15 drifted on the current faster than I could keep up to swimming, and I was a triathalon swimmer at the time. Good luck Steve M-15 # 335
----- Original Message ----- From: "Kearns, Kevin P" <kkearns@pitt.edu> To: <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, December 16, 2013 11:55 AM Subject: M_Boats: New Member
Hi Everyone,
In the spring I purchased a 1993 Montgomery 15 in near mint condition. I enjoyed sailing her all summer on Lake Arthur about 40 miles north of Pittsburgh. I've sailed nearly all my life and have owned several boats (Flying Scot, C Scow, Capri 22, O'Day Daysailer, Compac 16). I'm really very pleased with the M-15. She is all that I hoped for and more. I'm looking forward to following posts on the forum and learning more about my boat.
I have two questions:
1. I'd like to raise the boat off the trailer (just a few inches would do) to apply antifouling paint to the portion of the hull that rests on the trailer bunks. I saw a few pictures that involved lifting the entire trailer, then bracing the boat and dropping the trailer. I don't feel comfortable doing that. Does anyone have another idea? I may just go to a marina and rent a lift.
2. I want to swim off the boat, but I'm really reluctant to drill holes in the transom for a permanent swim ladder. Can anyone recommend one of those removable ladders that hook over the rear coaming?
Thanks. As I look out my office window at the grey Pittsburgh winter, my thoughts turn to sailing.
Best wishes, Kevin Kearns Pittsburgh, PA
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