On 04-Dec-11 9:33 AM, Gordon Gilbert wrote: Hi Valerie, Further "boat present" suggestions: - a 7 X 50 binocular (get low priced ones: they make the same splash falling overboard as the expensive ones do, but it doesn't hurt as much) - a small GRUNDIG radio such as their model WR5405 0r 5408 PLL, to provide music while you sail - a small "pancake" style CD player plus small speakers - again for music underway or at anchor. - a tiller extension (Forespar) - full length cockpit seat cushions - a hand held GPS for navigation; and to tell you how fast you are sailing - a swim ladder - a mast-top pennant (4 foot long ....) Be distinctive! - a wind vane Connie ex M15 #400 LEPPO
Although more expensive than a sun hat, you might want to consider giving the gift of safety, with an automatically inflatable life jacket from Mustang. They are more comfortable than a regular life jacket, plus some include the capability to attach a safety harness. Here's a link to one at Defender Marine:
http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1%7C135%7C439%7C320546%7C436864&id...
I've used one like this and find that it allows me a lot more freedom to move around on deck than the foam PFDs I use for kayaking. The automatic-inflation feature is worthwhile in cold water (like mountain lakes) where a person overboard may temporarily not be able to think about where or how to pull a lanyard.
Gordon
On Dec 4, 2011, at 12:31 AM, V Gates wrote:
We are new to the email list.
We have owned our Montgomery 15 for three years. This is our first sailboat. It was love at first sight.
We live near Sacramento, California. We are approximately 20 minutes from Folsom Lake http://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=500, however our favorite place to sail is Loon Lake in the high Sierra about 2 hours from our home. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loon_Lake_(California)
I am looking for ideas for a creative and fun Christmas gifts for my husband that are Montgomery 15 related. One not so creative idea is an anchor. What type do we need?
Also, I have looked for stylish sun hats to no avail. Any gift recommendations would be appreciated.
Valerie and Kerry Gates