Phase 1 underway... scrubbing clean and beginning refinishing teak. The air tanks look clean and dry inside ...lets hope! Thanks Dave! -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Dave Scobie Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 12:49 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: M7-11 sailing dinghy Becky: pictures attached on where the air tanks are located. from your picture i doubt if the aft tanks will hold air for long (those hatches are never 100% water/air 'proof'). are there similar hatches on the center seat and under the bow? you may want to consider trying to sink the boat in shallow water. this will show if the tanks are still air tight. if they aren't you can consider filling the tanks with expanding foam. -- :: Dave Scobie :: former M15 owner - www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred :: M17 #375 SWEET PEA - www.m17-375.webs.com On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 10:16 AM, Becky Belding <becky@beckybelding.com>wrote:
The air tanks?
On May 27, 2014, at 9:04 AM, "jerry montgomery" < jerry@jerrymontgomery.org> wrote:
No, there wasn't. I don't see an easy way to add foam; are the air tanks still sealed?
jerry ----- Original Message -----
From: "Becky Belding" <becky@beckybelding.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" < montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 8:31 PM
Was there any floatation material installed in the M7-11 originally Jerry? Do you have any suggestions for adding some? Becky
On May 26, 2014, at 2:17 PM, "jerry montgomery" < jerry@jerrymontgomery.org> wrote:
The foam must have been by a previous owner.
jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Becky Belding" <becky@beckybelding.com> Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 12:27 PM
Thank you Jerry! Can you also tell me about the floatation foam used on this dinghy? There are some blocks of foam in the bow and stern. If I wanted to add more foam what do you suggest?
Must be a very satisfying feeling knowing you have made so many Montgomery owners happy, happy, happy!
Becky
On May 26, 2014, at 11:10 AM, "jerry montgomery" < jerry@jerrymontgomery.org> wrote:
They're screwed right into0 the fiberglass seats; be sure when you re-install them that you bed the planks in polyurethane.
jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Becky Belding" <becky@beckybelding.com> Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 11:02 AM
I recently acquired a 1986 M7-11 sailing dinghy. I smile every time I say this :)
I am in the process of refinishing the teak...I am a little nervous about removing the teak slats on the seats for refurbishing as I am not sure how/what they are screwed into.
Advice?
Becky
M 17 "Grace"
