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