My M17 was purchased in Estes Park CO. I arranged shipping with a wonderful and ethical shipping broker by the name of Bob Price. His email is blprice@qwestoffice.net The boat was transported to Portland on a flat bed trailer and arrived safe and sound. The cost was approx $1300k and Bob's communications along the way were excellent. Becky M17 "Grace" #393 Sent from my iPad
On Jan 27, 2015, at 6:09 PM, "George Iemmolo" <griemmolo2@gmail.com> wrote:
I purchased my M15 that was on the Mid Chesapeake while I was in the Mid West (Chicago Area) 2000 mi roundtrip Split with the buyer in Pittsburgh, PA
GEORGE 96 M15 #602 MERRY HELEN II
-----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Steven C. Gordon Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2015 7:52 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: Where ? Re: Montgomery 17 for sale
I travelled from Minnesota to Vancouver Island to purchase my M17 -- 3450 miles roundtrip. The scenery was great. The drive was (mostly) relaxing. It was worth it - even the hassle of the border crossing. Think of it as a road trip vacation where you get to come home with more than a T-shirt.
Steve M17 #494 "Antidote"
On January 27, 2015, at 7:36 PM, "Keith R. Martin" <keith.richard.martin@gmail.com> wrote:
Steve,
I agree with Dave when shopping for a used Mboat, it can be tough to get a used Mboat that fits a person's criteria i.e. price, vintage, configuration, add ons, condition, etc., so if you find one that's on the right side of the continent it is probably worth considering.
I live in Vancouver Canada but after a year of looking I selected and bought my boat (M17 "Serenity") in Arizona, she was in pristine condition, right vintage & configuration and met my budget (including $1500 in travel costs to pick the boat up).
I found the pre-qualification process from distance was pretty easy using lots of questions by phone and pictures sent via email by the seller.
From a travel time perspective it took 3 days (good weather in Sept) to get to Lake Pleasant AZ, and a day to inspect the boat and make a final decision to purchase. When I got there there were no surprises...
It was then 4 long days back home (a little slower with the boat in tow), coming home we travelled up the middle Nevada via US 93 North of LAS Vegas then thru Oregon to the Columbia Gorge and home via the I5. This route took most of the big hills and mountain passes out of the equation.
I suspect the trip would be a few hours shorter for Washington State folk...
The way I see it hopefully the boat will be with this person for many years to come.... A long trip is easily forgotten with the passage of time.
In my case I plan to either pass Serenity down in my will, or get buried at sea in her, as I foresee no circumstance where I would voluntarily part with her! So the trip for me was more than worth it! :)
Cheers,
Keith
*Keith R. Martin, P.Eng.*
*Burnaby, B.C. CanadaSerenity,** M17 Hull #353*
On 27 January 2015 at 16:23, stevetrapp <stevetrapp@q.com> wrote:
Dave, How far is some distance? Washington State is 1500 miles from Arizona. Seems a far piece to tow a boat. I have towed my M-15 from the S E corner of Oregon to the N E corner of Washington, and that seemed a far distance of 500 miles. Steve M-15 # 335
----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Scobie" <scoobscobie@gmail.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman. xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2015 3:49 PM Subject: Re: M_Boats: Where ? Re: Montgomery 17 for sale
In the used montgomery market you drive some distance usually to get the
boat.
:: Dave Scobie :: M17 #375 SWEET PEA :: Former M15 owner On Jan 27, 2015 4:45 PM, "stevetrapp" <stevetrapp@q.com> wrote:
Thanx for the information. Hard to know if a local friend who wants a
M-17 would be interested if I can not tell him how far he will need to travel to see the boat, then how far he would have to tow it home if he buys it. Steve M-15 # 335
----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry Yake" <larryyake@gmail.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman. xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2015 2:35 PM Subject: Re: M_Boats: Where ? Re: Montgomery 17 for sale
I believe they live in Arizona. At least they did a few years ago. They
brought Latitude on one of the San Juan cruises and I can attest that it is a beautiful boat.
On Tue, Jan 27, 2015 at 2:25 PM, stevetrapp <stevetrapp@q.com> wrote:
Where is the M-17 that is for sale located? What body of water? What
state? Which side of the country? Anywhere near the PNW? Steve M-15 # 335
----- Original Message ----- From: vfpid@verizon.net To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2015 12:40 PM Subject: Re: M_Boats: Montgomery 17 for sale
Hi, We currently have a 2010 Montgomery 15 which our son's bought for us after our 23 foot sailboat was damaged in a launch ramp accident . As we are getting less mobile with age , we believe a little larger boat would be more accommodating. We are located in Pennsylvania-near Valley Forge . Would it be feasible for us to come see your boat ? Vern and Freda Pidcoe
On 01/25/15, Cynthia Gillettecox.net> wrote:
After 5 terrific years we have decided to sell our 2010 M17 Latitude mostly due to accumulating issues tied to getting older. Will send detailed information and pictures to anyone seriously interested via email. Best wishes to everyone we met and enjoyed spending time with as Monty owners.
Cynthia Gillette & Jim Williams M17 Latitude
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