Friends, Thanks to everyone who took the time to write, and re-write, to my questions regarding a Montgomery-Like boat for multi-week cruising. Thank You All So Much! The wealth of information I received has given me an education in small boat sailing that would have taken years for me to have gained on my own. Not to mention the expense of learning things the hard way. Again Thank You All! To summarize the replies: - Many (most) of you left larger boats to sail Montgomery's because; smaller boats get sailed more, cost less, you spend less time working on them and less money in maintaining them, they are less hassle to launch, transport and store, they afford you the opportunity to sail a variety of destinations. In essences they are what sailing is all about: That is Sailing! - Another strong point made was; to be sure you REALLY will sail/cruise a larger boat for several weeks at a time. Many people buy larger boats with this in mind but...... many boats never leave their slip. If you just want to sail, then stick with an M-15/17, if you really will cruise then consider a larger boat. - Lastly, many good larger boats where suggested but hands-down Montgomery sailer's favor the Pacific Seacraft Flicka as the boat in which 1 - 2 people can comfortably cruise for several weeks at a time. Again Thank You'all for your feedback! Sincerely, Randy & Deanne Graves M-15 # 407 Post Falls, ID