To all, many thanks for your enthusiastic welcome. Twelve years ago I joined the Windmill Class (15'6" racing sloop) largely on the strength of the friendly people in the class. Studying the class membership is a good way to choose a boat. I quickly discovered that hanging out with Windmill owners was as much fun as sailing the sporty Windmill; they are a good sort. Seems that way with the Montgomery folk, as well: I lurked on your site for some months before buying a boat. I'm also pleased to note that the Windmill and M-15 jibs are exactly the same dimensions, so I have a basement full of ex-racing jibs, dacron still crackly, from which to choose. To answer a few questions:
How did you trace the list of owners? I would like to know where my M-17 has been since it left the factory.
I wish I could claim elaborate gumshoe work. But the truth is that among #412's papers was a "statement of origin," with room for second, third, and fourth assignments. Each new owner had dutifully recorded their name.
John, I'd be curious to know what your deck plan is and what hardware you are thinking of using...a dingy racer's perspective would be interesting...
I'll snap some digital photos when I get to that stage. Cheers, John Chesapeake Light Craft The Best Boats You Can Build http://www.clcboats.com