i've sailed mintos to 36' craft in the sound. my opinion of the M15 and puget sound = good fit ... if you sail within the limits of the boat. in the summer, as you know, the sound is in many way just a large lake ... without much wind. as the M15 doesn't take a lot of wind to get moving the craft makes for a good fit (just keep an eye out for some of those tide rips). in a blow if you set the correct sail the monty will do fine (this is the weak point w/my current rig, i need a 'storm' jib and a 2-reef main). overall you must remember that the M15 isn't a keel boat. because of hull shape is tender to start. she is much more than a dingy sailer. for cruising if you have a strong backpacking history the M15 is an easy fit. you have essentially a fiberglass tent ... a really nice one with lots of storage space and a good sized bed. i'm in the seattle area (kent) and could show my boat. i'll be taking her out of winter storage in a week to begin the sailing season. if you would like to take a look at a boat let me know. david scobie M15 #288 (not yet named)
Ugo BR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I am selling my Gary Mull Ranger 26 and looking to downsize. Too much upkeep for this aging sailor. Being a long-time fan of Hess boats, the Montgomery 15 seems the perfect boat for me. I have spent the greater part of the month coveting them and have decided that one will definitely be in my future. The Montgomery 15 seems like an actual sailboat, not a toy with cloth flapping in the wind. I would like to be able to continue to ply the Puget Sound waters in relative safety. I consider myself an adequate sailor, having had boats from 22 to 38 feet over the last 15 years. Any other downsizing sailor's out there who now own a Montgomery? I would also be interested to hear from any recent purchasers. How long does it take to order and then receive a Montgomery 15? Did you special order anything? Ports, hardware, sails? Other advice? Thanks- Hugh _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats --------------------------------- Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
