(this was my original post, but I had pictures attached so it was too large to post on the list) Hi from Jeremy and Griselda (Montomgery 17 #14, w/the original fixed keel).In January, I took Griselda out for my inagural sail. She hit about 6.4 knots in about 15-20 knots of wind on Lake Lewisville in Dallas (estimated b/c my friend's iPhone said we were going 6mph and sometimes said 7mph. She's currently parked on a trailer in Dallas, but will be moving to San Diego in June. I'm picking up my first purchase for Griselda since buying the boat from Ron down in Huntsville, TX...a set of tanbark sails that were made for a Cape Dory 19. I think they will look awesome with the dark green of Griselda's hull. I'm getting them for just $225! I don't think I'll need to do any alterations. I'm currently on a US Navy guided missle cruiser (the USS Chancellorsville) teaching college English to sailors. During my free time I am going to be learning fancy work from the boatswain's mates here so I can dress Griselda in all the finery she deserves. I am also thinking about making my own safety nets instead of buying them. One of the first things I'm going to learn is how to wrap the mast step (not to try to upstage Corndog, Larry!). I'm looking forward to joining the rest of the M17s in San Diego. (Matt, I emailed you about MBYC, I'm interested in pricing and the setup they use to launch your boat).