We have just finished the first 2004 model Montgomery 17 and is available now. (as of today) She is beautiful and ready for sea. This boat has lewmar winches and a stainless steel folding boarding ladder. (Topping lift, full set of sails, stainless bow pulpit, cushions, mast carrier, complete rigging, stainless adjustable outboard motor mount, beautiful teak trim, color graphics and boat name custom installed at no charge.) Photos on request and free delivery with-in 400 miles of Los Angeles. (If you buy lunch) I will help rig the boat and instruct you in the set up procedure. We do have a driver that delivers your boat to your driveway. (for people who live further away, extra charge but you don't have to buy him lunch) :-) E-mail or call for photos (JPEG), if your interested. No waiting. (beat the spring delivery building frenzy which starts soon) Happy Thanksgiving to all....! Fair winds Bob Eeg (949) 489-8227 PS....also have a 2004 M_15, done next week. (with boarding ladder) Absolutely beautiful..! PS....also have a new Montgomery 6-8 dinghy. (rowing model and finished) PS....were just finishing a Montgomery 7-11 dinghy with sail-rig (really an 8 footer) It will look like this, but brand new: http://www.msog.org/models/mdinks/mdinks.cfm (we still haven't picked the trailer yet but if someone is interested in this boat, we will shop around for a new one. This is a neat little sailing dinghy that is lots of fun...!) Call for info...