Tom, When you decide to take the M-17 from CA to Cabo let me know, I wana go too! I have been doing a lot of reading of people going around the world or various parts of it, and it seems no matter how big, new, or prepared the boat all sorts of things break down. I am becoming a great fan of a minimalist boat with no thru hull fittings, no fancy refrigeration, minimal electronics, etc. Unfortunately work and home responsibilities would preclude me from any great sea adventure any time soon, but those kinds of ideas are certainly floating around my head a lot these days. Let's discuss your idea more at Havasu! Jim E M-17 #603 Grace ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Jenkins" <tjenk@gte.net> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 4:57 PM Subject: Re: M_Boats: jacklines and lifelines.
I agree with your assessment. If I were doing something stupid like sailing the Northern California coast alone at night, I might tie a line between the mast base and the bow cleat, and wear a harness attached to it if I really had to go forward. Maybe that's why I went from being a confirmed hanked-on jib type to a furler enthusiast. Mine even seems to resist jamming if I reel it up a few turns in foul weather (of course, we all understand this means "so far").
By the way, has anyone sailed from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas in a 15 or 17? I did it in comfort in my Nor'Sea 27, but I think it would be so cool in a minimalist boat.
Tom Jenkins M17 Scintilla
On Nov 18, 2009, at 10:01 AM, <htmills@zoominternet.net> wrote:
I've been aboard a 17 with lifelines and I personally consider them a serious safety *hazard* rather than a help on a 17 because they make it quite tricky to go forward without getting tangled in them, thanks to the narrow side decks.
If I had a 17 with them, they would quickly come off.
My 2 cents.
Tod Mills M17 #408, 1987 galley model BuscaBrisas
-----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Joe Murphy Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 10:11 AM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: M_Boats: jacklines and lifelines.
While we're on the subjecto f jacklines and tethers, how many of you have installed lifelines on your M17's? Joe
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