The Discovery Channel had an interesting episode of the Myth Buster's
last night in which they managed to raise a sailboat of about 30 foot
using ping pong balls pumped into the cabin. I only caught the last few
minutes, so I'm not real sure of the size of the boat. Apparently, the
"myth" that you could do such a thing was inspired by an old Donald Duck
comic book. It took about 25,000 balls to "salvage" the boat... Some
folks have way too much time on their hands! I wonder how many
ping-pong balls will fit into the cabin of an M15? M17? Nor'sea 27???
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The Sea Pearl will sail well in very rough conditions, however if pushed
hard
enough it will swamp before it turns turtle. I always had a large canoe
air bag
under the rear cockpit, but never had occasion to swamp her to see how
it would
work out. Factory floatation seems to be minimal. If the cover is on the
front
cockpit, she will roll back upright. The aft cockpit is self draining.
The
Pearl is best for the skinny water and moderate winds. The water ballast
seems
to work well. The boat is much more stable with full tanks and makes
better
headway in chop with full tanks. It won't point as high as an M boat,
I'm sure.
With empty tanks she will scoot along with the lightest of winds. The
trimaran
version has a slightly larger convertible cabin, but is still rather
tiny.
Smitty
Del Rio, TX
(stillwithoutanMboatdepartment)
----- Original Message -----
From: "MC Carpenter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> I think some of those small boats have water ballast. they may be
light to
> transport but how about the righting moment, or basic stability with
out a
> heavy keel. So I wonder how good they would be in choppy waters of San
> Francisco Bay like around Angel Island. I have never heard of a water
> ballast sailboat self rescuing
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Doug Kelch" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats"
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2004 9:59 AM
> Subject: Re: M_Boats: RE: Downsizing
>
>
> > Mike,
> >
> > I am an M15 owner and love. I can raise the mast 1
> > handed with no mechanical advantage at all. I am 5'
> > 8".
> >
> > I have a video of Howard Audsley raising and lowering
> > the mast on his M17 using a line from the winch to the
> > forestay - one hand on the line and one hand on the
> > mast. I could make a copy if you are interested.
> >
> > I have been on a couple of cruises with the Shallow
> > water sailors. They predominantly sail in protected
> > waters with Dovkies, Bay Hen, Peep Hens, and several
> > Bolger boats.
> >
> > In 1 reef conditions (18 kts with gusts to 20+,
> > protected water with no waves) the M15 towing a 15 ft
> > light dory was faster than the Peep Hen. However I
> > think the Peep Hen is a wonderful boat for it's design
> > purpose which is a beachable protected water cruising
> > boat.
> >
> > The Peep Hen sails pretty well for a high freeboard 14
> > ft boat and has more cabin space than the M15.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Doug Kelch
> > "Seas the Day"
> > --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> >
> >> Mike
> >> If your going to sail SF bay, you need something
> >> more seaworthy than a sea
> >> pearl or peep hen. Those are warm clime beach boats
> >> (sea pearl was on my short
> >> list until i needed a cabin and portapotti (new
> >> wife). dont regret going with
> >> the M-15. As John said, a little organization and
> >> she will be the easiest boat
> >> ever to rig and launch (my 2 HP honda rides on the
> >> boat). She will take the
> >> steep chop and high winds. Re the cat boat, IMHO the
> >> sloop rig of the M-15 is
> >> better pointing into the wind. Why is my destination
> >> always upwind no matter
> >> what? My suggestion, buy a new M-15.
> >> Good Luck
> >> Don M-15 Sweet Dream
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