Hi Dave, I know of the type of Montgomery you are speaking of. I had a Montgomery 12 in the late 70's. Open with just a hint of foredeck, built in flotation under the bench seats, lapstrake with a sloop rig. It was a great little boat and that is what I was looking for when I found this list and then I discovered the 12. What a new big and wonderful world. It is enough bigger that my wife and I can sleep in the boat, small enough to trailer behind my Subaru Outback, and big enough to handle the 4-6 foot waves that can come up on the Columbia River, Although we did that with bare poles and a 3.3 Merc, it was a very comfortable ride. You won't find a more loyal owner than a Montgomery owner, and you will have to go a long way to find a boat that is as well built, as comfortable to sail or has a bigger attitude than a Monty. When I was looking, ( about a year ago,) I could only account for three Montgomery 12's, so I don't know where your friends is or if it was in that count, but They are really rare. Wishing you all the best, Harvey & Deena H M-15 #348 Pelican Walla Walla, WA
dave_steensland@lowrance.com 07/12/02 09:40AM >>> I am a new member of the list. My interest is based on a friends boat. It is a Montgomery Marine Type 12, a small open 12 ft. sailboat. According to the serial number it was manufactured in 1973. I checked the archives but saw no mention of an M12. Is anyone familiar with this model? This particular boat hasn't been in the water for years.
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