Someone might enjoy this. I had fun writing it to my friend, Joel. "Joel.re: boats, specifically sailboats: an archaic mode of transportation now relegated to the world of entertainment, if, as has notoriously been commented, standing under a cold shower while tearing up $50 bills is entertainment (alternate image/description: a hole in the water into which one throws money). Many afficianados become afflicianados.that is, afflicted with a marine form of obsession. Now, as to my particular boat: a Montgomery 17, designed by a Nebraska boy turned yacht designer named Lyle Hess, justifiably famous for designing old-fashioned-looking, but fast, and especially sea-worthy, smaller yachts. His stated concern being to make sure that the boat that got you out there would be able to bring you back. He mused that he was particularly good at getting speed out of a small boat design. Through a set of applications of classical physics and an airfoil based on Bernoulli's principle (in other words: blocks, tackles, lines, and sails) plus a hopefully well-built and water-tight hull and some sort of rudder for a steering device, wind as motive power, and a preferably sober operator, said sailboat provides an opportunity to place oneself at the mercy of forces not to be conquered but to be endured.or more poetically, "flowed" with. The operator attempts to function in the weather as it presents itself. The result is often described by the phrase "That was fun!" or, "What a blast!" (By the bye, only 10% or so of human beings never get motion sick. Some of those are sailors, but not all.) By some estimates there may be about 700 of this particular size and style of boat in existence, built from the 1970's until contemporary times. Definitely a twentieth century article that harkens back to much earlier times. When I was in high school I had a 1957 MGA sports car. You get the analogy, I am sure, though this boat has more room for all that I fantasized about, back then. As for your own personal affliction, yes, the combination of light, shadow, and lines makes it an excellent study for artful black and white photography. At times photos of recreational sailors have even evinced expressions of stark but untidy emotions, followed by face-splitting grins of poorly disguised relief at having survived the sail. Still curious?"
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 6:36 AM To: [email protected] Subject: montgomery_boats Digest, Vol 65, Issue 49 Send montgomery_boats mailing list submissions to [email protected] To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can reach the person managing the list at [EMAIL PROTECTED] When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of montgomery_boats digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: Sailing on Lake Superior (Tim Diebert) 2. (no subject) (Ronnie Keeler) 3. Re: Texoma ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 4. boat transporter (Robert Machado) 5. Re: boat transporter ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 6. Re: boat transporter (Robert Machado) 7. Re: boat transporter ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 07:02:39 -0700 From: "Tim Diebert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: M_Boats: Sailing on Lake Superior To: "'For and about Montgomery Sailboats'" <[email protected]> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Great wind! Thanks for that trip report.....nice. ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:02:06 +0000 From: Ronnie Keeler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: M_Boats: (no subject) To: Montgomery boats mailing list <[email protected]> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" I have had several positive responses to my suggestion of a Rendevous on Lake Texoma. If you look on the internet at a map of the lake, you will see that there is a group of islands near the center of the lake and a number of coves on the Oklahoma side. The islands have sandy beaches and wooded centers and there are several coves that are popular with cruisers and campers. There are no facilities on these islands so one would have to bring along what was needed. I think it would work to have a weekend overnighter from either GrandPappy Point marina or Eisenhower State park to the islands. Folks who would have to be back at work on Monday could go back on Sunday. Those of us who are retired and would like to stay a bit longer could cruise for a day or two more rafting up each evening in the Islands or one of the nice coves along the shore. I also have a 21 foot pontoon boat (yes, an UGH, powerboat) and have asked my Granddaughter and her husband if they would be interested in towing the pontoon up. We could use it to transport BBQ, provisions, canvas gazeebo, folding chairs and tabels for a big BBQ and potluck on an island beach. It would also be a way to transport a spouse who is "White knuckled" about sailing if there is a breeze. Camping is allowed on the beaches for those who can't fit on the Montys. One possibilty is that we might have to pick up litter to have a clean place to use so, the pontoon might have to be the trash barge going back. Mid to late October is a great time on Texoma. The water is still warm, the days are pleasant with cool nights and it is a dry time of the year. Most of the power boat peasants, jet skiers and other Yahoos will be home watching NFL games and the mosquitos will not be too bad. The water in the East end of the lake is clear and reasonably clean for those who might want to swim. It has been several years since I have been there so I would need to go up in advance and check out the area, select a route and find suitable overnighting places. Setting this up will be a lot of work and it would be nice to have someone to share the planning and logistics. Anyone interested? In participating In co-sponsoring Sharing cooking and KP chores Helping older owners launch and retrieve their boats. October is still several weeks off so we have the time to plan a nice outing. Start thinking about dates and let us know what would be good for you. Ron M17 #14 Griselda _________________________________________________________________ Keep your kids safer online with Windows Live Family Safety. http://www.windowslive.com/family_safety/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_fam ily_safety_072008 ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:49:51 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: M_Boats: Texoma To: [email protected] Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Ron I, like you have sailed many times on Texoma but it has now been about 20 years. There is a protected horseshoe cove on one of the islands with room for 15 to 20 boats. I think even us with fixed keels can get our pointy ends up on the dry sand. It is easily reached from Loe's Highport Marina and also an easy sail from Grandpappy's. There is also a protected from 3 sides cove near Grandpappy's that would do for a raftup. I suppose we could put up with the indignity of a stinkpot if it can haul out our garbage. I haven't ever beached on the Ok. side but I would lower myself to that level if you know of good places up there for a party. We are also retired and will be in Utah serving as camp hosts until at least Labor Day and will be home no later than Oct. 1 I hope. Eldor Eisen M-17 Motu iti fixed keel Dorothy says we would be happy to help in any way that we can. Can't match the great job that Sean did! **************Get fantasy football with free live scoring. Sign up for FanHouse Fantasy Football today. (http://www.fanhouse.com/fantasyaffair?ncid=aolspr00050000000020) ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:14:42 -0400 From: Robert Machado <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: M_Boats: boat transporter To: montgomery sailboat owners group <[email protected]> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows of a good boat transporter on the East Coast. I need to ship from South Carolina to Maine. I would appreciate a few names. Thanks. Bob from Maine _________________________________________________________________ Time for vacation? WIN what you need- enter now! http://www.gowindowslive.com/summergiveaway/?ocid=tag_jlyhm ------------------------------ Message: 5 Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:56:38 -0400 From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: M_Boats: boat transporter To: "'For and about Montgomery Sailboats'" <[email protected]> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" I've used two companies, one a larger company and the second, a one-man-show-retired-UPS-driver: The first was for a haul from western Montana to Ohio. They were these guys: http://www.deepwatertransport.com Fine job. The office folks and my driver clearly knew what they were doing. The second time, I called them again, but they were not able to haul my boat because the move started and ended in Ohio and they aren't licensed for that in-state move. So I called this guy on someone's recommendation. He also hauls cross-country: Gary Thomas, [EMAIL PROTECTED], 419-265-0099 He is a one-man show. His trailer is only set up for hauling boats that are sitting on their own cradles or on a trailer. He did a fine job for me and really went the extra mile helping me with the boat even after he was unloaded and ready to move on. Tod Mills M17 #408, 1987 galley model BuscaBrisas ------------------------------ Message: 6 Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:59:14 -0400 From: Robert Machado <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: M_Boats: boat transporter To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <[email protected]> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Thanks Tod - I really needed a couple of recomendations. Appreciate it. Bob> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected]> Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:56:38 -0400> Subject: Re: M_Boats: boat transporter> > I've used two companies, one a larger company and the second, a> one-man-show-retired-UPS-driver:> > The first was for a haul from western Montana to Ohio. They were these guys:> > > http://www.deepwatertransport.com > > Fine job. The office folks and my driver clearly knew what they were doing. > > The second time, I called them again, but they were not able to haul my boat> because the move started and ended in Ohio and they aren't licensed for that> in-state move. So I called this guy on someone's recommendation. He also> hauls cross-country: > > Gary Thomas, [EMAIL PROTECTED], 419-265-0099 > > He is a one-man show. His trailer is only set up for hauling boats that are> sitting on their own cradles or on a trailer. > > He did a fine job for me and really went the extra mile helping me with the> boat even after he was unloaded and ready to move on.> > > Tod Mills> M17 #408, 1987 galley model> BuscaBrisas> > > > > _______________________________________________> http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats _________________________________________________________________ With Windows Live for mobile, your contacts travel with you. http://www.windowslive.com/mobile/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_mobile_072 008 ------------------------------ Message: 7 Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:36:13 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: M_Boats: boat transporter To: [email protected] Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" I've found the local tow truck guys with the long sliding ramp truck haul small boats on a trailer for less cost than regular "transporters".??They have slider lengths that will handle the length of 2 cars and don't need any loading/unloading help like the others. Bill P. -----Original Message----- From: Robert Machado <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: montgomery sailboat owners group <[email protected]> Sent: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 8:14 pm Subject: M_Boats: boat transporter Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows of a good boat transporter on the East Coast. I need to ship from South Carolina to Maine. I would appreciate a few names. Thanks. Bob from Maine _________________________________________________________________ Time for vacation? 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