Bob et al.,
Perfect range of advice. I realize that it is more prudent to stash the motor, but it is nice to know the boats will take what you throw at them when they have to (add pounding on big waves with no leaf springs to trailering on dirt roads). Stashing a cold six-pack to reward the help leads to maximum flexibility, and brewskis can be self-consumed if help is unnecessary. Of course, one can always go nuts and install one of these things I found while writing this message: <www.pickupspecialties.com/spitzlift.htm > Tom Jenkins Scintilla -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob From California Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 2:40 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: dangling motors Tom There is no problem leaving the motor on while trailering on M_17s I have built. We doubled up the lam and added extra reinforcing just for that purpose. I would recommend stowing the stainless motor mount in the UP position to reduce the ARM Times WEIGHT moment. Some people also tie a line between the motor and a cleat to reduce bouncing. The same for the M_15s. No problem. Just don't park her overnight and get that Honda swiped. Fair winds Bob Eeg (949) 489-8227 > Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 12:29:31 -0700> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected]> Subject: M_Boats: dangling motors> > Montgomery people,> > On occasion, raising even a Honda 5 onto the outboard bracket of a 17 seems> threatening to the skeleton, so I am wondering if any of you with a 21st> century M17 leaves the iron jib in place while traveling. The transom and> bracket look strong, but I certainly would not want to compromise any of> that nice fiberglass. > > Sorry if this has been discussed already.> > Thanks,> > Tom Jenkins> > M17 Scintilla (2004) > > _______________________________________________> http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
