I'm a Montgomery lurker until I get one someday I have a Ranger 20
and use a 2 hp Honda it keeps the weight down on the stern and the
Ranger is a shole draft boat like the monty and it works well. If I
was going to be in larger swells than 2-3 footers I would use my
Yamaha 6 twin 2 stroke. I've got both and rarely use the Yamaha.
Someday when I can afford a Monty 15 I will use the 2hp honda.
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Nice, huh?
One day I'd like to try a 2 hp on Busca, just to see how good/bad it
would be. Sure would be nice to lug 27# to and from the bed of the p/u
instead of 68# (or however much the 5 hp weighs).
Tod
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] On Behalf Of Steve Shenkel
Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 11:37 PM
To: 'For and about Montgomery Sailboats'
Subject: M_Boats: Boat Balance-Three changes made a difference
After a month away from sailing, I had an opportunity to experience the
Montgomery, perhaps as it was intended. During the month off, I did
three things that contributed to better boat balance:
1. I wanted to replace the Honda 7.5 with a lighter Johnson 2
stroke
4.5 HP engine that also came with the boat. This may seem counter
culture in these days of quieter, greener, and more fuel efficient 4
strokes, but the fact of the matter was that the Honda was just a beast
on the back of the M17. The much lighter Johnson motor worked when I
bought the boat, but it had sat for 8 years, so as a matter of course I
rebuilt the water pump and carburetor. Matter of fact, the first
carburetor I have rebuilt,,,well, in a long time. And as I remember it;
there were parts left over in the kit; and you felt good about it.
At any rate, the Johnson motor has an internal tank which also
eliminated the need to keep a gas tank in the back of the cockpit-saving
some more weight.
2. Secondly, the month was highlighted by refurbishing the keel.
Previously the keel was stuck and I never had the opportunity to
experience the boat sailing with the board down.
3. Finally, the last thing was to put some water (about 2.5
gallons) in
the new 5 gallon fresh water tank that I placed under the "vee" berth.
These three things really made a difference in the balance of the boat.
It never was bad before, but now it is just that much better.
----Probably something you all knew already!
Steve Shenkel <>< _/)
M17 # 263
Glendale, AZ
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