I found the same thing, some nice recent boats located on one of the coasts. There are two 02' or newer boats on the West coast. Newer boats use lead ballast, even the 15, although I read on the 'net that only the 17 and 23 used lead ballast. That why I called Bob. He had a name of the company he used, I also received this from a guy who owns 4 small sailboats, including two M15:
http://www.uship.com/ "Using that site, I got a well-rated hauler to take the boat down the coast and deliver it to my sisters house. Everything worked like a charm. I took my time, checked the rates for comparable loads before I went trolling. Flexibility helps." That was the what I learned, but of course now shipping becomes Bob's problem. Plus the new model has an upgraded trailer that uses a two position mast holder, low for travel and higher for raising the mast single handed. Word on the internet regarding Bob is positive. I've never seen a Montgomery in person, but I am have been familiar with their reputation for several years. The pain with buying new is buying gear to finish fitter her out. The boats on the West coast were about $7500 - $8,000, but they had an engine and anchor, saving another $1,200 over new. I was expecting shipping to be about $1,500 from the West coast if I could "share a load". On 9/4/06 11:34 PM, "Dan Mostue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Joe, I'm curious what you found out about getting an M-15 shipped to you in > Indiana. I live in Minnesota and want an M-15. All the boats I've come > across thus far are on the coasts. What does it cost to ship and how is it > done? > > By the way, I've had some recent correspondence with Bob and he attached > some pics of his recent boats. I bet Midnight Passage was in a couple of > those. It's got the round bronze portlights right? Nice. -Dan > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Joe Moore" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, September 04, 2006 7:56 PM > Subject: M_Boats: Hello! > > >> After much gnashing of teeth, it appears I will soon be the owner of a new >> M15. I emailed Bob regarding suggestions on how to get a used M15 shipped >> to Indiana, if I could find a recent model. He called me in 15 minutes to >> tell me he had a new, black hull M15 needing a new owner. A match nearly >> made in heaven. Bob had nicknamed the boat "midnight passage", and we are >> keeping the name (how can you go against the guy who built it?). With a >> little luck "Midnight Passage" will make her maiden voyage sometime in the >> next few weeks. I'll need to fit her out with the bare essentials in > order >> to get some time under sail before the weather changes. Any suggestions >> will be greatly appreciated. She will be our third boat, having had a >> Hunter 23, and a Seaward Fox. >> >> Joe Moore >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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
