>From your response I think moving to a Montgomery 15 is a good one at 52. And >I still have 32 years before Neptune taps me.
Thanks! -----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Sent: Apr 16, 2007 8:44 AM >To: [email protected] >Subject: Re: M_Boats: Down sizing to a Montgomery 15 > >Hi Hugh, > >I too, was a big boat sailor once upon a time, till I finally realized >that with over crowded anchorages, and no peace and quiet any more it was >time to change methods of operation. > >I had a 29 foot Tripp designed sloop for 26 years. Tried her big >brother, a Northeast 38 but found it too big. > >Then went trailerable. > >First started with a Bolger MICRO - great boat for several years, but, >.... stepping the mast became too much of a chore. > >The size was right; trailering was right - mast stepping wasn't. > >Next try: > >A ComPac 16 with an aluminum mast and shrouds. The size was right but >sailing characteristics left a lot to be desired, as did lack of proper >storage and living space. > >That's when I found the Montgomery 15. After lots of very helpful >chitchat with the people on the M web site, who answered my questions, >and pointed me in the right directions, I finally found an M15 in Panama >City, Florida, and bought it sight-unseen over the phone from the owner >who lived in Sausalito, CA. > >An M15 is an ideal vessel for two people. Jerry did a super job of >design and construction; lots of excellent storage space, and an interior >layout that works very well. > >We've owned for several years, exploring all sorts of delightful sailing >areas, and my only reason for selling it was, Neptune tapped me on the >shoulder one day as I was rigging the boat, and asked, "at 84 years of >age, how long do you expect to continue sailing?" He had a good point. >I recognized I wasn't getting younger, and it was time for younger owners >to enjoy our M15, which they are now doing. > >I can strongly recommend an M15. It is a very seaworthy and an excellent >sailing vessel. > >If you have any question, please ask. I'll be glad to give you my >comments and recommendations > >My new e-mail address is: > > >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >Happy sailing, > >Connie Benneck >xM15 LEPPO > >_______________________________________________ >http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
