Thanks Larry, I am looking for a used one but I see they're very hard to find, so I will take Bob up on his offer to visit the factory and consider saving up for a new one. I'll take a look at the 17 but I'm pretty set on the 15. The small size and extreme simplicity really appeals to me.... I want something much lighter and smaller than my old Catalina 22, which was hard to trailer with my '84 Volvo and took too long to rig for daysailing. I am considering as an "exercise" in extreme simplicity that I may try setting up a Montgomery 15 for cruising with no electrical system, or motor (but w/ battery powered LED lights & oars). Tyler On Sep 5, 2013, at 7:51 AM, Hughston, Larry@DGS wrote:
Tyler, I did not see in your email if you are buying new or used. If getting used I would guess that someone of your height would be sailing a Monty 17 which is still uncomplicated to rig alone. I have the Monty 15 and it is easy to use sailing alone but I am 5'9". The 17 however is said to sail like a much larger sailboat. With your experience the Bay is not too big for a Monty 17 driven by someone with your experience......Just my 2 cents. This is a great forum and you will find all types information on the Montgomery. Don't forget, the new Montgomery Sage is being made now also.
Fair Winds Tyler, ---- Larry in Sacramento.