Gary: You may or may not be in luck (depends on your perspective), but I also live in Columbia and have been sailing a 1978 M17 for several years. With a boat of this age, I also have some experience with fixing things. Be happy to talk to you about it. I primarily sail at Mark Twain, but have trailered to Stockton, along with several trips to the Chesapeake. Send me a note off list and I'll give you a call. Howard M17 #278 (Made in Feb 1978). On Dec 10, 2012, at 11:08 AM, Gary Froeschner wrote:
My name is Gary Froeschner. I recently purchased a 1976 Montgomery 17. I bought it in St. Paul, MN and towed it to my house in Columbia, MO. It is my first sailboat. I recently completed the first ASA course - Basic Keel Boat Sailing 101. So - I'm new at all of this. I will be sailing the boat primarily at The Lake of the Ozarks in MO, but plan on towing it other places too. The boat needs a fair amount of work. I have a boat load of questions. I hope I can have her ready for next season.