First, let me rename the subject line of my tale to "The Montgomery Effect" About 15 years ago, during the Annapolis Sailboat Show, I attended a slide show presentation (before powerpoint) of Lin & Larry Pardey's sail around the world in "Seraffyn". I remember how much they emphasized their mistrust in roller furling systems (although this was so long ago that I'm sure they've improved but it is consistent with KISS principle)... After the presentation I hoped to have a signed copy of my very worn copy of "Cruising in Seraffyn", at the last minute I also took along a pic of "Spoonful"..;.. Well, I think 90% of the audience had the same intentions in the packed auditorium. So many people that Lin & Larry had to split up and sign copies of their newest book and two separate, long lines. Luckily, I had sat close to the back and was able to be about the 20th or so person in Larry's line. When I did walk up to Larry I presented him with my book and the pic was on the title page. When he saw the photo of my Montgomery 17 he immediately stopped, called Lin over and Larry said "Remember Jerry Montgomery?" and her face showed almost instant recognition (amazing to me when you consider the thousands of people they've met around the world). He showed the pic and said "this is one of Jerry Montgomery's boat's". They both smiled and looked at it together, making nice comments here and there... During the probably 30 sec. this occured (to me I was in heaven) I was very aware of the all the sailors in line wondering what could this guy have to be a show stopper for Lin & Larry Pardey....I haven't told this to too many people because only Montgomery sailor's could appreciate the significance of what the Pardey's attention to a Montgomery sailboat means...Also, I'm not sure where I heard this, but I understand Jerry gave them an anchor when they first took off in "Seraffyn".... Greg Hann M17 "Spoonful" .