Ditto Wayne's interest in pics of your mast-raising system, Ken. --Craig p.s. Interesting, the number of references to the Catalina 22'. I took one on under the Mackinac Bridge last year. I had two passengers and my boat was loaded with camping gear, yet I held my own. At the time, I thought it was a fluke, but now, in retrospect. I know the C22 is raced extensively . . . And yet, it can be overtaken by an M17? ----- Original Message ----- From: "wayne yeargain" <wayne@ev1.net> To: <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 8:51 PM Subject: new to list Hi Ken I'm intrested in knowing how you replaced your cockpit drain, & where the access port was installed to accomplish this. I also own a '76 M17 & suspect my drain is leaking so I.'m looking for a good way to replace it. Also would be intrested in descriptions and/or pic's of your mast raising system. (by the way I understand a good way to unstick the c'board is with a 3/16" dia. steel rod stuck through the pennant hole accompanied by a sharp tap with a hammer) Fair winds Wayne Yeargain M17 #204 Intrepid ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ken Wheeler" <wesi@attbi.com> To: <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2002 9:59 AM Subject: new to list Irv; My M17 is 1976. I have had her about five years. Haven't made many modifications just normal upkeep. I did add a access port for the cockpit drain and redid the drain line, added an adjustable backstay, a mast raising system (for one man) and rebuilt parts of the trailer. Right now the centerboard is stuck and I need to remove and refinish it, or if Jerry gets new ones made I will go that route. I sail my boat in northern Ca including San Francisco Bay, Tomales Bay and local lakes. This boat is much more seaworthy that my 1976 Catalina 22 was. Good Luck ----- Original Message ----- From: "Irv Kooris" <kooris@rcn.com> To: <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, July 29, 2002 6:19 PM Subject: new to list Hi Ken, What year is your M17, what modification have you made to her? Irv -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-admin@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-admin@mailman.xmission.com]On Behalf Of Ken Wheeler Sent: Monday, July 29, 2002 10:49 AM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: new to list Irv; I owned a Catalina 22, Catalina 25 and now a M17. If you have any questions email me back. Ken ----- Original Message ----- From: "Irv Kooris" <kooris@rcn.com> To: <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Saturday, July 27, 2002 1:15 PM Subject: new to list Hello, I am considering purchasing a 1982 M17. I have looked at a Potter 19, a Catalina 22, a Precision 21, A Compac 19, and a Compac Suncat. I am married and have 2 boys 7 and 16. The last sailboat I owned was a 1969 Tartan 27 . I will be sailing on coastal New England waters. We will be spending an occasional overnight. I like to be out there when it is blowing and like to have confidence in my boat. Any thoughts, feedback, or comments appreciated. TIA Irv Kooris