To all. Have a recently acquired M-15 and the Center Board is rusted and shot. Does anyone have the most economical way of getting a new centerboard made of steel, sandblasted and powder coated? I only need to get the bare steel center board for this m-15 fabricated, I will have the sandblasting and powdercoating taken care of. Any suggestions appreciated. I was given a price of $600. for the fabrication, sandblasting and powder coating with re-installation. Thanks group, this a such a great site for learning about our boats, I am lucky to have this kind of access. ---Larry Hughston,Sacramento e-mail: <larry.hughston@dgs.ca.gov> Voice:375-4217. Fax:916-375-4196 -----Original Message----- From: RandyG [mailto:RandyG@cite.nic.edu] Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2004 11:52 AM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: M_Boats: M-17's For Sale - California Friends, While shopping for a newer M-17 I came across these three listing in the October Latitude 38 http://www.latitude38.com . I've seen pictures of Mike's 1982 boat, it is very nice! My wife and I are in the market for a lead ballasted 17. If anyone has any leads, please let me know. Thank you, Randy Graves M-17 # 407 RandyG@cite.nic.edu MONTGOMERY 17, 1980. Shiksa. Seductive example of Lyle Hess's favorite pocket cruiser. Complete sail inventory, electronics, ground tackle, galley, cruising and safety gear. New Honda 5 hp, excellent rebuilt trailer with extendable launch tongue, lovingly maintained. $9,500. Call (925) 229-0425. MONTGOMERY 17, 1983. Great condition, new bottom paint, 4 hp 2-stroke, complete set of sails, includes genoa and storm jib. Autopilot, depth, sink and water tank, windex, compass. ammeter, anchor, stove, BBQ, ladder. Galvanized trailer with extension, etc. $5,500. (415) 457-1026. MONTGOMERY 17. Very nice, $6,500. Also, Bahama 24 on trailer, sound hull and deck, $3,000. Near Bakersfield. Call Mike (661) 823-1091.