Hello
Both the Bristol Channel Cutter (28ft on deck) and the Falmouth Cutter (22ft on
deck)
were Lapstrake Hull design boats, they were made of fiberglass just like the
Montgomery boats.
I had the pleasure of touring the builders yard back in the early 90s. The
construction and pride of
workmanship on these examples of Lyle Hess designs was exceptional.
They even had there own foundry to produce the bronze hardware used on the
boats.
It has always been a dream to make one part of my life one day.
To bad Bob couldn't acquire the molds for these two fine designs when the
manufacturer went belly up.
It would be truly awesome if the BCC were added to the Montgomery line, she
would be the Grand Dame
of the design fleet.
But I have to say that I'm very happy to be sailing a Lyle Hess hull design.
It's comforting to know
Montgomery's have such a solid maritime heritage, we have much to be proud of.
Mark Escovedo
M17F/D
#103
AMY
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