Thanks for all the info.? I think I may have to have two.? One tow-able and one inflatable. one that will carry my wife and me with some supplies easily one for longer voyages that will be just big enough to get us to shore. At your service Larry Pegg Pilgrim M-17 #55 -----Original Message----- From: htmills@zoominternet.net To: 'For and about Montgomery Sailboats' <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Thu, 23 Oct 2008 5:13 pm Subject: Re: M_Boats: dinghies and Nor'seas I use a Sevylor inflatable cheapie. Works fine for me as long as I don't have to row a long way. Pic here: http://www.htmills.com/images/NC04b01-DinghyOnForedeck.jpg and transporting former first mate Bilbo ashore: http://www.htmills.com/images/NC04a10-rowashore.jpg Tod Mills M17 #408, 1987 galley model BuscaBrisas
-----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of James Poulakis Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2008 4:01 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: dinghies and Nor'seas
On Spirit we have an Achilles LT-2 inflatable dinghy. It fits well on the starboard quarterberth where it slides completely out of the away . I looked into folding and inflatable kayaks but I have a girlfriend and an 75# dog. Consequently, the dinghy's truck-like carrying capacity took priority over the kayak's sports-car paddling characteristics. The LT-2 rows exactly like you'd expect a blunt- nosed, flat-bottom, 7'-3" inflatable w/ captive aluminum oars to row. Luckily, M17s can poke their nose pretty close to shore so my dinghy trips are blessedly short. Overall, I'm happy with the LT-2 and recommend it to folks who need some carrying capacity in their dinghy but sail in areas where towing isn't advisable.
The N/S 27 is tied with the Shannon 28 for my all-time favorite boats in this size range.
Jim Poulakis M17 "Spirit"
On Oct 22, 2008, at 8:18 PM, larrypegg@aol.com wrote:
Okay, how do you all get to shore in your Monty's??? I'm thinking about one of the little pram montys the 6-8.? Also, If you were to move up would anyone get a Nor'sea 27?? A guy in my town has one he is restoring (ready in two years or so).? It would be a good time for me to put in a bid since then I could get some choice as to interior.? It's an Aft Cockpit, I like Aft Cockpits but they tend to not be as popular as the Aft Cabin.? Thoughts?
At your service
Larry Pegg Pilgrim M-17 #55
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