Thanks for answering my question. And thanks for the lead on used Montgomeries.
I am one of those people who has become somewhat desperate to find a
"desirable, well made pocket cruiser" particularly one that I don't have to
drive to Timbuktu for. Do you know if there are any places on the East Coast
like Hooper's that have seen a high concentration of Montys and might have a
lead for me?.
Hoping to soon become bonified,
Ben
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> Hello Ben,
>
> Hooper's is a sailboat dealer/brokerage/repair yard in Afton, Minnesota. I
> have been doing business with them for over ten years. My contact there is
> Brian Jepsen, the owner is Bill Hooper. They know the Montgomery line of
> boats well, and they employ David, a Kiwi, one of the most talented
> fiberglass/gelcoat masters I have ever met. He has worked on my M17 and my
> M23. They have a great website.
> In the past, Hooper's has normally had an M15 or an M17 on their lot for
> sale. I was talking with Brian at the Mpls boat show, and he says all the
> desirable, well made pocket cruisers are getting harder to find. He has seen
> buyers from out of state buy boats from him sight unseen, drive up, and away
> they go. I stopped by last spring and walked their yard, there were 3 M17's
> on site, none for sale, all awaiting service.
> Sailboats Inc, based in Minnesota years ago, was a dealer of the Montgomery
> boat line. According to Jack Calley Sr.,they sold plenty of them. His son now
> manages Barker's Island marina in Superior, WI.
l near you. Click for more info.
> http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2121/fc/Ioyw6i3oFGmg5XJOafc5FHWEWWbYb52ay1JxNnL1NDgR6Lo5jq3xoN/
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