George, The Montgomery is an excellent choice. http://www.msog.org/models/15vs17.cfm - this link has some extensive comparisons and owners opinion which I am sure will confuse you even more :) I would welcome you on the CBC 2003 - even if you buy a non-Montgomery!. I have owned my M15 since 02/97. I have been tempted a couple of times to go up 2 feet and get an M17. I have resisted every time because those 2 feet add a lot of boat. So much so that it won't fit in my garage, I need a better tow vehicle and it doesn't have a good location for the porta-potti. If you trailer and single hand the boat a lot you will sail more with the M15 than the M17. The M15 is simple and easy. The M17 is a much better sailing boat than the M15 but who is racing. Thanks Doug Kelch M15 "Seas the Day" --- Egatempo@aol.com wrote:
Hi Montgomery Sailors
I am located in Lancaster, Pa and retired. I purchased a Seaward 23 and sailed her quite extensively on the Chesapeake over the past 5 years. I have sold her as I am looking for a replacement that I can trailer to various venues at will.
My research has come down to WWP or Montgomery. I have looked at a M15 in Connecticut (not for sale) and I am impressed as it has a keel and CB (just like my Seaward) that does not intrude into the cabin.
I have looked at a WWP15 and can get one at a fair price.
Right now having seen a M15 and reading about the M17 I am inclined to go with a Montgomery. I do not want to start a debate about which is better the M15 or M17 but would like some opinions of owners as to strong points and benefits of each. This would help me in my decision process. I am also amazed at the range of prices I see for a M17 from 4.5M to over 10-12M.
Thanking you in advance and looking forward to becoming active on the list. Hope to be able to make the Chesapeake for 2003. The trip is one I have made in the past on a Seaward 25 and can say it is worth the trip.
George Boatless (not for long, I hope) We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust our sails.
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