several folks have done the Potters the same way and while it slowed them down a bit because of less sail, they seem to really like it.....makes for super quick rig-up and launching and a "great" deal easier.....I say go for it ! T C Boats.com B & L Associated Industries Bill Tosh Rt 1 Box 118-B Rusk TX. 75785 903-743-5555 http://www.tcboats.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Grove777@aol.com To: BILLAMICASR@aol.com ; montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2005 1:04 PM Subject: M_Boats: mods for m 17 want to make mods to a m 17 to make it easier for an old guy want to convert to a balance lug...approx 143 sqft no standing rigging mast pinned in tall tabernacle just pivot it up motor will be a 7.5 honda 4 stroke this will be a motor sailor of sorts know this might be heresy for somne but...too many friends have died this year not realizing even a small part of their hopes/dreams so...am at the dgas stage even if you don't agree please share your toughts looking forward to interesting dialogue also have a venture 24 am pallning to part out or will sell cheap but no trailer holp[help and hope] g _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats