Probably so- not sure i'd trust a DB that heavy, but i'll keep my mind open. Stanm just made a special M-17 with a bulbed DG and we'll see if it heads for the bottom. We discussed a DB on the S-17 and decided to go conservative, and it's very stiff and fast. Hard to beat. jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe Murphy" <seagray@embarqmail.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2012 5:36 PM Subject: Re: M_Boats: questions on a 21' is it planned to have a keel/centerboard?? Joe SeaFrog ----- Original Message ----- From: jerry montgomery To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 9:36 PM Subject: Re: M_Boats: questions on a 21' This boat will be quite a bit smaller than the 23 but probably will have more beam. Definately the side decks will be wider! jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: <bownez@juno.com> To: <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 5:38 PM Subject: Re: M_Boats: questions on a 21' Hi Jerry, I am perfectly comfortable with the 8'' beam on my M23. The only real issue is the narrow port and starboard side decks next to the coach roof. These require a bit of carefully stepping ____________________________________________________________ Woman is 53 But Looks 25 Mom reveals 1 simple wrinkle trick that has angered doctors... http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/50d26c655ca236c6525e8st01vuc -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. SPAMfighter has removed 7577 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len Do you have a slow PC? Try a Free scan http://www.spamfighter.com/SLOW-PCfighter?cid=sigen