Ya, What in God's name are you waiting for? If you have an opportunity to buy new from Bob, just DO IT. You won't go fast but you will go far. I have an old 1981 Monty and I love it. Classic lines and no fear or second thoughts about how she feels on a broad reach. The M-15 is perfectly scaled down version of the M-17 and can be towed by a smallish car. I went and had a transmission cooler installed a few years ago...mostly just for the peace of mind. When I picked up this used Monty in Ridgecrest (think Mojave Desert and Edwards Air Force area) I arrived back in Sacramento with brown transmission fluid. (also dropped the hitch off the ball on the way back, the chains held! That left a few pucker marks. Problem: The nut under the hitch had not been tightened so pay attention to that system. To continue, I have done some rehab over the years and had to have the CB replaced (normal for a used Monty) and some other cosmetic items. Easy boat to care for and easy to self launch with some practice. Take someone with you on your first outings. Ask Bob about how much rake to set into the mast. Suggest you think about running your sheets, jib halyard and a jib downhaul back to cockpit for single handing. ---Fair winds sir. ---Larry in Sacramento with Old M-15 189 (built by Jerry Montgomery) -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Joe Murphy Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 7:31 AM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: Considering an M 15 Daniel, After I sold my last boat, I contacted Bob Eeg to purchase a M17. I found him very easy to deal with. He delivered a super quality product. He gave me a lot of good advice on selecting various options (some of which actually saved me money!!) The boat was completed and delivered in about 8 weeks. There were only minor time delays due to his suppliers but he kept me up to date. Plus we stayed right on budget. In the two years that I've owned SeaFrog, I've put a lot of personal touches and as a result have been over this boat from stem to stern and am always impressed with its quality and craftsmanship. I'm not the most advanced sailor out there but this boat is a real confidence builder. The folks on these user groups have provided me a wealth of information (and great stories..) Joe Seafrog M17 #651 -----Original Message----- From: Daniel Rich <danielgrich@gmail.com> To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Wed, Jul 14, 2010 12:26 am Subject: M_Boats: Considering an M 15 Hello, all! I just joined, but do not own a M 15. I currently sail a Vagabond 14 dinghy. ice little boat, and for a dinghy, pretty stable with her chined hull and wide eam. I have her rigged nicely to single hand, and she is easy to launch and ail. But... My wife just doesn't feel too safe in it when I sail in good wind, such as omales Bay in California. So, I am considering a pocket cruiser, and the M 15 ooks terrific. So, a few questions: 1) Why the M 15 over the WW Potter 15? The M 15 looks much better to me, but otta ask. ) Anybody in Northern California near Santa Rosa willing to show me their boat, r better yet, take me out for a demo? I will supply snacks and premium wine as live in Sonoma County! I would really like to see one of these boats before onsidering buying one. I am a 50 year old ophthalmologist in good shape, and ike to think I would be good company... ) I figure finding a used one will be tough. So, I would consider buying a new ne. Had a few emails with Bob Eeg of NorSea, and he seems very nice and traightforward. Any words of wisdom when dealing with buying a new one? Thanks so much for your help! Daniel Rich ______________________________________________ ttp://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats Remember, there is no privacy on the Internet! _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats Remember, there is no privacy on the Internet! _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats Remember, there is no privacy on the Internet!