Chris, I bought and paid for my m15 sight unseen and before I had ever laid eyes on one. Like, most who have responded, I had researched the web thoroughly and knew I wanted an m 15 or 17! The vehicle situation made the m15 the better choice. My family/sailing situation made the 17 the better choice. During my decision process an m15 came up on e-bay for less than any price I had seen up to that point for an m15. After talking to the owner, I was convinced he had a good boat. Biggest impulse buy to date for me. I have not been disappointed. We have had a blast with the boat. However, If I had made a mistake it would have hurt my pride but not been a financial disaster. You may want to think carefully the m15 vs 17 decision. It's a lot of money for a new one only to find out you really wanted the 17. I would try to sail on both before I bought a new one. Doug L m-15 #214 Umbra limi --- Cindy Chris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I'm about to purchase a new Montgomery 15 - what > propels me to this purchase is your enthusiasm for > the > Montgomery boats. > But I have never even seen this boat in person. My > question for you folks is: Have any of you put down > your money to purchase a boat that you have never > sailed, let alone, seen? Should I? > My history is that I have been researching and > looking > for used Potters for about a year and came across > your > group and I have been following your writings for > months. The upshot of it is that you have convinced > me to get me a M15, but it remains a boat that I > have > never touched, sat in, launched or sailed, or even > seen it sailed. The factory is 3,000 miles away > from > our home in SC, so going there for a first-hand > look-see is not a viable option. > I'm fortunate that I have a wife who supports my > getting into sailing, but she does raise the > question > if I am of sound mind ordering something sight > unseen. > > What do you think? > Chris > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam > protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Send a seasonal email greeting and help others. Do good. http://celebrity.mail.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
