HI JOHN, LYLE HESS USED A POP TOP ON HIS ENSENAD 20, THAT PROVIDES QUITE A BIT MORE HEADROOM. COULD IT BE DONE ON A MONTGOMERY? LON -=-=-= -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of John and DesAnne Hippe Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 9:50 AM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: Market Research One more "two cents worth"... As for lapstrake vs. smooth hull, I would opt for lapstrake everytime -- even after spending considerable time removing old bottom paint and preparing for new bottom paint. The looks of the lapstrake hull set the Montgomery apart from all the other look-alikes out there. For me, I would opt for more room in the cabin -- especially if it gave me sitting room. I spend 1 to 2 weeks at a time cruising in my M-15 and would really like to be able to sit upright in the cabin. I cruise in northern waters where mosquitos make sitting in the cockpit after dusk an impossiblity -- and I don't want to have the added hassle of setting up a boom tent each night. Since I do a lot of day sailing and keep my M-15 on a trailer, keeping the rigging simple is a major consideration. It typically takes me about 30 minutes to rig and launch. John Hippe M-15 Jester _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats Remember, there is no privacy on the Internet!