Hi John- I'd also like to welcome you to the group; I know at least some of your kayaks as there are several around here (Sacramento) that have been home built. Great-looking boats. You are in luck with the Windmill jibs. I know the Windmill altho there are few on the West Coast; it's a lighter, narrower Snipe with a little more sail area if my memory serves me. Isn't the designer's name Scott Mills? Almost an "Oldie-but-Goodie at this point. I don't know if the Windmill has a chute, but if it does it should also work. I used an old 470 chute for years on a 15. Sail the 15 with the mast raked back enough to load up the helm a little. Regards, Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: John Harris To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2002 7:21 AM Subject: M_Boats: New Owner: "Chimpanzee" To all, many thanks for your enthusiastic welcome. Twelve years ago I joined the Windmill Class (15'6" racing sloop) largely on the strength of the friendly people in the class. Studying the class membership is a good way to choose a boat. I quickly discovered that hanging out with Windmill owners was as much fun as sailing the sporty Windmill; they are a good sort. Seems that way with the Montgomery folk, as well: I lurked on your site for some months before buying a boat. I'm also pleased to note that the Windmill and M-15 jibs are exactly the same dimensions, so I have a basement full of ex-racing jibs, dacron still crackly, from which to choose. To answer a few questions:
How did you trace the list of owners? I would like to know where my M-17 has been since it left the factory.
I wish I could claim elaborate gumshoe work. But the truth is that among #412's papers was a "statement of origin," with room for second, third, and fourth assignments. Each new owner had dutifully recorded their name.
John, I'd be curious to know what your deck plan is and what hardware you are thinking of using...a dingy racer's perspective would be interesting...
I'll snap some digital photos when I get to that stage. Cheers, John Chesapeake Light Craft The Best Boats You Can Build http://www.clcboats.com