Much as I loved my little Monty 15 I am preparing to sell her. I found the proportions perfect for daysailing, easy to launch, easy to retrieve single handed. Be careful with the Center Board as the cockpit drains through the shoal keel and anything the size of a pebble can jamb or score the CB. I use stainless steel Chore Boy scrubbers as a filters either side of that drain that is just below the main sheet block at the hatchway. You will enjoy this little, sturdy monohull sailboat. I am 5' 8" at 159 lbs. and at 69 years the Monty is "getting smaller" to get into and out of. The Monty 15 requires nothing bigger in auxiliary power than 2.5 hp. Long shaft outboard. I have a 3.5hp Nissan long shaft and that is way more weight and power than I would ever need. I have moved up (?) to a C-Dory 22 so I am out of the sailing routine. I am closer to our rivers here in Sacramento than our regional lakes. Folsom (when it had water in it !!!) was my main sailing spot. My advice is to find a Monty 15 that requires no work other than a simple cleaning. The Montgomery family of boats are amazingly sea worthy. You can push them far without risk. The M-15 is good with two adults and you will want to sit right next to the bulkhead for good weight distribution. You can also put some weight in the forward cabin for better trim. You will love your Monty wrinkle boat. Fair Winds Alec. ----Larry Hughston in Sacramento, CA -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Alec McCandless Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2014 12:53 PM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: New group member... Hello all! I'm new to this group, but not new to sailing. I'd love to see a member's 15 or 17 in the New England area. I'm in CT now, but will be in northern VT later in the summer. I have a Capri 22 now, but am thinking of downsizing to a Monty 17 or maybe 15... Can one of you who has cruised the 15, even just for weekends, shoot me a note about it's ability to do this in (relative) comfort? I've done so on the 22, without difficulty, so have some clue what I'm in for... Much thanks, and the boats seem excellent! -Alec