Bob gets a great discount on roller furlers, and tanbark sails are always nice for cutting down glare. I also like the aft pulpit Bob has for the M-15. Anything you want drilled though (like radios, compasses, etc) or complicatedly installed (like batteries, masthead tricolors, VHF,)would be better installed by the manufacturer. -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces+williame=peoriaaz.com@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces+williame=peoriaaz.com@mailman.xmission. com] On Behalf Of John L. Gonzalez Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2004 11:33 PM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: New Boat on Order I visited the Montgomery factory today and placed an order for a new M-15 (628) with Bob. I ordered a dark blue hull with white topside and opening portlights. Bob expects to deliver the boat in mid-January or so. My wife, kiddies, and I can't wait. Aside, I hadn't seen an M-17 before; it's a big, comfortable boat, and what a great cockpit it's got. I saw in today's Digest that folks recommend a full batten and loose foot on the M-15 main. I'll ask Bob if I can get those on my main. Anything else that I should request, now? The blocks of foam floatation under the cockpit aren't the prettiest, and look like they'll get beat up over time. Do folks replace them with foam "pool noodles" or something similar or do without? Thanks for your help! Sincerely, John _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats