I am definitely in the market for an inexpensive used boat, anyway. The Sweet 16 definitely sounds worth checking out . . . I like the 6-adult capacity. Thanks, Mike! --Craig ----- Original Message ----- From: Mike Frederick To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Sent: Monday, November 03, 2003 9:46 AM Subject: Omega 14 Craig, The Sweet 16 is a great one-design family sailboat you should check out. They are about 425 lbs. all up and have 125 s.f. of sail divided between main and jib. You can singlehand it or sail up to six adults. I owned one several years ago and really enjoyed it. The S16 is very roomy, pretty fast, stable and fun. I've seen prices on older models from $400 to $1,500 and above. Don't know if they are still in production or not. ----- Original Message ----- From: Honshells To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2003 9:33 AM Subject: Omega 14 No one boat can fill all needs . . . Personally, I want a stable . . . :-) ----- Original Message ----- From: wayne yeargain To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2003 10:19 AM Subject: Omega 14 Hi Honshells Not to detract from the excellent sailing characteristics, and salty beauty of the M boats, I admit to also owning another brand. I didn't choose the Omega particularly, rather it choose me when the previous owner, decided after two unsucessful attempts to sail, he didn't like sailing and offrered it very cheap. I couldn't afford not to buy it. Its a nice little boat east to tow, easy to rig, and easy to sail, there are lots of daysailers that fit this catagory, go out and find one that speaks to you. Wayne ----- Original Message ----- From: Honshells To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2003 12:04 PM Subject: Omega 14 I'm looking for small, open, but very stable sailboat, incredibly simple to rig and easy to singlehand, to sail on small inland lakes . . . My M17 is more suitable for Lake Michigan sailing, and I dry-sail it (store it mast-up on the trailer) to avoid the hassles of trailering and rigging . . . Anyway, could the Omega 14' be the small-lake boat I want? ----- Original Message ----- From: Debaene To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Friday, October 31, 2003 9:38 AM Subject: Omega 14 -------- Original Message -------- Subject: no such e-mail address Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 11:25:46 -0600 From: Wayne <Wayne@ev1.net> To: Debaene <sukenaja@netscape.net> -----Original Message----- From: Debaene [mailto:sukenaja@netscape.net] Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2003 8:57 AM To: wayne yeargain Subject: Omega 14 Hi Wayne, I've tried to find other Omega 14 owners on the internet . . . not much luck, so it's nice to find another owner who's willing to communicate. My boat is from '82 I believe. We bought it from an old fellow who moved into an assisted living facility. He hadn't sailed it for quite a few years and the part to hold the centerboard in place is missing. I've jerry-rigged something with a dowl and a rope around the mast to keep the centerboard in place, but it is less then ideal. I was wondering if you could give me the measurements of that part and perhaps a picture of what it looks like. We love the little boat, we can fit all 5 of us (2 adults, 3 children) and had a lot of fun with it already (bought it in Sept. this year). We still have a Banshee (~12ft, cat-rigged), which is not nearly as roomy, dry or forgiving for family sailing. Looking forward to your reply. Regards, Jan wayne@ev1.net wrote: Hi Jan Glad to hear you have a Omega, I have one also, great little boat mines a '78, also have a Sunfish of indeterminate age, and a '76 M17. Sometimes if i'm going to a place where I know there is little wind (most state parks for example) I'll take the Omega, it does well in light winds. Regards Wayne ----- Original Message ----- From: Debaene To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2003 9:26 AM Subject: Gas filling.. We have one of those gas cans described below. It is wonderful! Never, ever spilled gas anymore! The only downside is that it doesn't work on cars, only on lawnmowers or other similar gas tanks. Jan Paul Debaene Capri Omega 14 (dreaming of a Montgomery) the_tentmakers@hotmail.com wrote: Hi. We're new to the list ... own a 1974 Montgomery 17 that has been restored and has some improvements. I noted the item about filling tanks on small motors: Briggs and Stratton makes [or made] a one gallon can with a patented fill tube that shut off automatically when the receiving tank was full. No muss .. no fuss .. no bother. I think they are still available at good lawnmower shops etc. H. Dale and Gloria L. 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