Tom O, I and my wife are in our late 60's. I owned a 17 for several years in my early forties. After "growing" my sailing desires to eventually a 36 footer I decided that the 17 was the biggest bang for my buck. So now I own another one and expect to use it for several years hence.
From what I have heard though the 15 is quite a craft and it it means you will use "your boat" more than a 15 is a good idea. Tom B
On Sat, Feb 22, 2014 at 6:10 PM, Tom Jenkins <tjenk@gte.net> wrote:
Tom O,
My wife and I are older than you, and manage our 17 with mechanical aids to lift the mast, and more time set aside for rigging. Handling under sail is not a problem. That said, a 15 is plenty of boat, and those that sail them are real enthusiasts. For trips of a week or two they appear a bit crowded, but it is doable.
Tom J
On Feb 22, 2014, at 2:45 PM, Thomas wrote:
Tom
Thanks, I have considered a 17, but am afraid it may be a little to
launch and rig with just my wife and my self
tom O
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Hi, I have a montgomery 17 and live in Rockport,Tx. now, about 160 miles south of Galveston but if I was still up there I would certainly take you for a sail even though the 17 is a 15 on steroids. Regards, Tom
On Sat, Feb 22, 2014 at 3:37 PM, Thomas <toboyle01@comcast.net> wrote:
I have been researching trailerable boats, downsizing from a cape dory
montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> 22.
Am 69 years old and no longer want a boat with slip fees, and want something I caln handle by myself (wife is good to hold tiller, and launching), but otherwise just me. I would like to know if there is anyone in the Houston area that I could possibly go out with to see what a Montgomery 15 sails like. I live in league city. phone 281-910-4267. Have owned many boats over the years, and have crossed the gulf 4 times, sailed to gualemala, Veracruz, florida and the bahama's. if you have a montogomery 15 and are willing I will pay for the day.