Moto Itu is a much newer boat (90s) and the keel is an extended version of the
low aspect ratio fiberglass fin used with the keel/CB model. Griselda has a
swept back higher aspect ratio cast iron keel with a large bulb similar to a
Cal 20. I have attached pictures of the keel (before refinishing). If I
understand correctly, Montgomery built 20 of these boats before developing the
keel CB by popular demand after the 1974 boat shows. As you can see from the
picture, (before restoration) Griselda required a lot of work to get her back
to her old self. Most of the work after the bottom job was soap and water work
and the sails, although 16 years old, probably don't have 5 hours use and were
stored indoors. There is the full batten main with 2 sets of reef points, a
150 Jenny, a high cut 110, a #2 jib, a heavy storm jib and a spinaker with
gear. There is rigging for jiffy reefing and lazy jacks in a box to be
installed. Back when my Brother had her in the water on Lake Travis, she
consistantly oursailed the two keel/CB M17s in the area. I am looking forward
to re-launching her and mooring her at the dock behind my house. I will post
both the before and after pix on the photo site soon. RonM17 #14Griselda
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