Jerry, I may know the picture you are referring to, that could be two M15's on Priest Lake, Idaho. Does one of the 15's have a blue stripe and the other have a green? In my thinking, it is not so much the difference in draft between the 15 and 17, but rather the difference in weight. At 750 lbs the 15 weighs less than 1/2 the 17. The 15 is much easier to and push-off when beached. In sand or mud we wouldn't hesitate to beach our 15. Once beached waves and the wakes would often push the 15 up onto the beach a bit further. The 15 is light enough that you could wiggle it off. We don't beach our 17. I think it would be a handful to try push off if driven much up the beach. Randy G. M17 #410
________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Jerry Sent: Mon 11/6/2006 2:11 PM To: [email protected] Subject: M_Boats: Close to the bank I am interested, but do not yet have a Montgomery. I have a wonderful picture as my computer wallpaper of two Montgomery 15 boats pulled up about a foot from a sandy shore. This capability really appeals to me, but I may want the larger M-17. I have read several cruising stories where both boats were present. Does the greater draft of the M-17 make much practical difference in being able to pull up close to shore? Thanks, Jerry Renno ____________________________________________________________________________________ Sponsored Link $200,000 mortgage for $660/mo - 30/15 yr fixed, reduce debt, home equity - Click now for info http://yahoo.ratemarketplace.com <http://yahoo.ratemarketplace.com/> _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
_______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
