Can't argue with having more boats! On Oct 23, 2008, at 4:22 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> > Thanks for all the info.? I think I may have to have two.? One tow- > able and one inflatable. one that will carry my wife and me with > some supplies easily one for longer voyages that will be just big > enough to get us to shore. > > > > > > At your service > > Larry Pegg > Pilgrim M-17 #55 > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: 'For and about Montgomery Sailboats' > <[email protected]> > Sent: Thu, 23 Oct 2008 5:13 pm > Subject: Re: M_Boats: dinghies and Nor'seas > > > > > > > > > > > I use a Sevylor inflatable cheapie. Works fine for me as long as > I don't have to row a long way. > > Pic here: > > http://www.htmills.com/images/NC04b01-DinghyOnForedeck.jpg > > and transporting former first mate Bilbo ashore: > > http://www.htmills.com/images/NC04a10-rowashore.jpg > > > Tod Mills > M17 #408, 1987 galley model > BuscaBrisas > > > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of >> James Poulakis >> Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2008 4:01 PM >> To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats >> Subject: Re: M_Boats: dinghies and Nor'seas >> >> On Spirit we have an Achilles LT-2 inflatable dinghy. It fits well >> on the starboard quarterberth where it slides completely out of the >> away . I looked into folding and inflatable kayaks but I have a >> girlfriend and an 75# dog. Consequently, the dinghy's truck-like >> carrying capacity took priority over the kayak's sports-car paddling >> characteristics. The LT-2 rows exactly like you'd expect a blunt- >> nosed, flat-bottom, 7'-3" inflatable w/ captive aluminum oars to >> row. Luckily, M17s can poke their nose pretty close to shore so my >> dinghy trips are blessedly short. Overall, I'm happy with the LT-2 >> and recommend it to folks who need some carrying capacity in their >> dinghy but sail in areas where towing isn't advisable. >> >> The N/S 27 is tied with the Shannon 28 for my all-time favorite boats >> in this size range. >> >> Jim Poulakis >> M17 "Spirit" >> >> On Oct 22, 2008, at 8:18 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> >>> >>> Okay, how do you all get to shore in your Monty's??? I'm thinking >>> about one of the little pram montys the 6-8.? Also, If you were to >>> move up would anyone get a Nor'sea 27?? A guy in my town has one he >>> is restoring (ready in two years or so).? It would be a good time >>> for me to put in a bid since then I could get some choice as to >>> interior.? It's an Aft Cockpit, I like Aft Cockpits but they tend >>> to not be as popular as the Aft Cabin.? Thoughts? >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> At your service >>> >>> Larry Pegg >>> Pilgrim M-17 #55 >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ >>> montgomery_boats >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats >> >> Internal Virus Database is out of date. >> Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com >> Version: 8.0.173 / Virus Database: 270.8.1/1728 - Release Date: >> 10/16/2008 7:38 AM > > > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
