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