Thanks for the advice Mark and David. I'll get both products and try them.
Hi William, depending on the level of oxidation you could also use the 3M cleaner and wax combination. It is less aggressive than the restorer and wax. If you really want to exercise you can use the 3M imperial compounding, Finesse It II polish and 3M paste wax. I would consider a power buffer though if you go the separate product route. I have both the combined products and the 3 separate products but am using the restorer + wax followed by the paste wax on my M-23 because of lack of time the spring (lots of other M-23 projects to do). Robbin On 5/22/2011 10:52 PM, WILLIAM FRANKLIN BROCK wrote:
Thanks for the advice Mark and David. I'll get both products and try them.
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Has anyone tried prism polish. I bought some at a boat show and haven't used it yet. I'd love to hear if it works good. Thanks, Ted On May 22, 2011, at 9:52 PM, WILLIAM FRANKLIN BROCK wrote:
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Prism polish works quite well for bringing new life back into plastics, like plexiglass/lexan. Works great on helping to cover scuffs and such in your windows, headlights on your car, etc. Hazing and minute cracks in your gelcoat are less affected, but it still helps. I used it on some scuffed up electronic devices it covered the scuffs right up, and cleared up the screen. Chris M15 Persephone On Mon, May 23, 2011 at 7:47 AM, Ted Weidenbach <weid0069@umn.edu> wrote:
Has anyone tried prism polish. I bought some at a boat show and haven't used it yet. I'd love to hear if it works good.
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Thanks for the advice Mark and David. I'll get both products and try them.
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Hello All, I am looking to get a battery for my M15 which I bought in December. There are two lights in the cabin and running/mast lights that will be drawing power from it. I am also looking to occasionally use it for the electric trolling motor incase I am on the city lakes which won't let you use a gas motor. Any thoughts on the best battery to buy? All suggestions welcome! -Ted
Ted, I've been happy with the marine battery I bought from Batteries Plus. The trick is to keep it charged, which I do with a solar charger. Rich Makela M-17 #233 - Harmony Lake Calhoun, Mpls. -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Ted Weidenbach Sent: Monday, May 23, 2011 9:44 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: M_Boats: Battery Suggestion Hello All, I am looking to get a battery for my M15 which I bought in December. There are two lights in the cabin and running/mast lights that will be drawing power from it. I am also looking to occasionally use it for the electric trolling motor incase I am on the city lakes which won't let you use a gas motor. Any thoughts on the best battery to buy? All suggestions welcome! -Ted _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats When posting, remember that there is no privacy on the Internet!
group 24 will fit real nice in the forward v-berth locker between the bulkhead and the flotation foam. i believe i have pictures if you want to see how i did my install. :: Dave Scobie :: M17 #375 - SWEET PEA - www.m17-375.webs.com :: former M15 owner - www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred :: Sage Marine - www.sagemarine.com --- On Mon, 5/23/11, Ted Weidenbach <weid0069@umn.edu> wrote:
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I am looking to get a battery for my M15 which I bought in December. There are two lights in the cabin and running/mast lights that will be drawing power from it. I am also looking to occasionally use it for the electric trolling motor incase I am on the city lakes which won't let you use a gas motor. Any thoughts on the best battery to buy? All suggestions welcome!
-Ted
So I am looking to get new cushions made for the inside of the M15 and I was wondering if anyone could give me their insight on a few questions. 1.) Do you think I need "Marine" foam? What is the difference between that and foam you'd see in a couch cushion? 2.) The upholster is asking if i'd prefer 3 or 4 in foam....Any thoughts on what is better to sleep on? I am also exploring the possibility for having cushions being made for the cockpit. Has anyone on the forum here done that and if so could you give a little background on what specifications you had them made to and how you like the cushions? Thanks! -Ted
I justmade cushions for my M 17. I purchased foam form a local furnature manufacturer, But you can get foam from a fabric store. The 4" is better as I think it is the origional size. I think there is a fiber material now in use for the bottom that may help with moisture. --- On Tue, 5/24/11, Ted Weidenbach <weid0069@umn.edu> wrote: From: Ted Weidenbach <weid0069@umn.edu> Subject: M_Boats: New Cushions To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2011, 10:52 PM So I am looking to get new cushions made for the inside of the M15 and I was wondering if anyone could give me their insight on a few questions. 1.) Do you think I need "Marine" foam? What is the difference between that and foam you'd see in a couch cushion? 2.) The upholster is asking if i'd prefer 3 or 4 in foam....Any thoughts on what is better to sleep on? I am also exploring the possibility for having cushions being made for the cockpit. Has anyone on the forum here done that and if so could you give a little background on what specifications you had them made to and how you like the cushions? Thanks! -Ted _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats When posting, remember that there is no privacy on the Internet!
Most boat cushions (marine) are made from closed cell foam. It is stiffer than open cell foam but will not soak up water like a sponge. If you like a reasonably firm mattress the softest close cell will be ok. If you like a soft mattress the open cell will sleep better but you have to live with the consequences. I had my M15 cushions redone with 4" closed cell and it works fine for me. I do see lots of boats using a layer of open cell in a separate bag on top of the closed cell as a compromise. Cockpit cusions are always made from closed cell foam for obvious reasons. Thanks Doug Kelch M15 G #310 "Seas the Day" ________________________________ From: Ted Weidenbach <weid0069@umn.edu> To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tue, May 24, 2011 8:52:04 PM Subject: M_Boats: New Cushions So I am looking to get new cushions made for the inside of the M15 and I was wondering if anyone could give me their insight on a few questions. 1.) Do you think I need "Marine" foam? What is the difference between that and foam you'd see in a couch cushion? 2.) The upholster is asking if i'd prefer 3 or 4 in foam....Any thoughts on what is better to sleep on? I am also exploring the possibility for having cushions being made for the cockpit. Has anyone on the forum here done that and if so could you give a little background on what specifications you had them made to and how you like the cushions? Thanks! -Ted _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats When posting, remember that there is no privacy on the Internet!
In my M-17 I'm thinking of having mine redone in memory foam. I'll have to spring for a couple of twin sizes and cut them down. I also want to split the forward cushion in two down the center (Fore & Aft) to more easily acccess the hatches under. Mitch M-17 #656 Grace --- On Wed, 5/25/11, Doug Kelch <doug_kelch@yahoo.com> wrote: From: Doug Kelch <doug_kelch@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: M_Boats: New Cushions To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Date: Wednesday, May 25, 2011, 5:24 AM Most boat cushions (marine) are made from closed cell foam. It is stiffer than open cell foam but will not soak up water like a sponge. If you like a reasonably firm mattress the softest close cell will be ok. If you like a soft mattress the open cell will sleep better but you have to live with the consequences. I had my M15 cushions redone with 4" closed cell and it works fine for me. I do see lots of boats using a layer of open cell in a separate bag on top of the closed cell as a compromise. Cockpit cusions are always made from closed cell foam for obvious reasons. Thanks Doug Kelch M15 G #310 "Seas the Day" ________________________________ From: Ted Weidenbach <weid0069@umn.edu> To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tue, May 24, 2011 8:52:04 PM Subject: M_Boats: New Cushions So I am looking to get new cushions made for the inside of the M15 and I was wondering if anyone could give me their insight on a few questions. 1.) Do you think I need "Marine" foam? What is the difference between that and foam you'd see in a couch cushion? 2.) The upholster is asking if i'd prefer 3 or 4 in foam....Any thoughts on what is better to sleep on? I am also exploring the possibility for having cushions being made for the cockpit. Has anyone on the forum here done that and if so could you give a little background on what specifications you had them made to and how you like the cushions? Thanks! -Ted _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats When posting, remember that there is no privacy on the Internet! _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats When posting, remember that there is no privacy on the Internet!
Ted Can't help you with the interior cushions but we had Bottomsider cockpit cushions hade for Motu iti about 13 years ago and they are still good as new. They are closed cell, about 1 3/4 in thick and available in several colors. Pretty $$$$ but worth the money. The M17 cockpit is NOT symmetrical so we made paper patterns and they were a perfect fit. Bottomsider advertises in most boating magazines is located in the Seattle area Fair winds and smooth waters Eldor M17 Motu iti -----Original Message----- From: Ted Weidenbach <weid0069@umn.edu> To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tue, May 24, 2011 10:52 pm Subject: M_Boats: New Cushions So I am looking to get new cushions made for the inside of the M15 and I was ondering if anyone could give me their insight on a few questions. 1.) Do you think I need "Marine" foam? What is the difference between that and oam you'd see in a couch cushion? .) The upholster is asking if i'd prefer 3 or 4 in foam....Any thoughts on what s better to sleep on? am also exploring the possibility for having cushions being made for the ockpit. Has anyone on the forum here done that and if so could you give a ittle background on what specifications you had them made to and how you like he cushions? Thanks! Ted ______________________________________________ ttp://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats When posting, remember that there is no privacy on the Internet!
Specially made cockpit cushions are great, but I didn't have the $$, so I just bought one of those foam swimming cushions (about 5 feet long, couple inches thick and couple feet wide +/-) and cut it in half lengthwise with an electric knife. Happened to be on sale, for about $20. Had to round one corner on each piece, put the cut side against the coaming, so the finished side faced out,put the pillow ends in the stern, and it fit perfectly and has worked great. They come in different colors, and I found a green one to coordinate with the boat. Clearly less elegant than custom made, but quick, cheap, very comfortable and durable. ________________________________ From: Ted Weidenbach <weid0069@umn.edu> To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tue, May 24, 2011 11:52:04 PM Subject: M_Boats: New Cushions So I am looking to get new cushions made for the inside of the M15 and I was wondering if anyone could give me their insight on a few questions. 1.) Do you think I need "Marine" foam? What is the difference between that and foam you'd see in a couch cushion? 2.) The upholster is asking if i'd prefer 3 or 4 in foam....Any thoughts on what is better to sleep on? I am also exploring the possibility for having cushions being made for the cockpit. Has anyone on the forum here done that and if so could you give a little background on what specifications you had them made to and how you like the cushions? Thanks! -Ted _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats When posting, remember that there is no privacy on the Internet!
Is my new can of SailKote a good lube for the pulleys on my masthead ? Doug Vogel M-17 - TIE Line On May 22, 2011, at 8:52 PM, WILLIAM FRANKLIN BROCK wrote:
Doug: My immediate response is that if you need to lube your halyard sheaves, they need to be replaced. They only rotate a few revolutions when the sails are raised or lowered. They don't rotate very fast, and the bearing loads while raising or lowering are not very great. Mark House ----- Original Message ----- From: "Doug Vogel" <shadowmt@earthlink.net> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, May 23, 2011 12:33 PM Subject: M_Boats: lube for masthead ?
Is my new can of SailKote a good lube for the pulleys on my masthead ?
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