Nice to know about the PS Orion. Didn't think I would ever find one on the Gulf Coast but who knows. We do have an Island Packet Dealer here and they are nice classic boats also. The advantage of a mid-size Island Packet is the hull is ballasted with gold. (It must be from the price). Winter is getting here also. Norther blew through and messed up my Sunday sail. Force 5 and very choppy. Not that Sweet Dream couldn't handle it but the 50 degree weather is just too cold for me. Oh well, The "sun'll come out tomorrow" and the temps will warm back up. Nice article by Jerry in the SCA. I like the comment that he sold 30+ M-17s after a boat show. I've always thought that the 17 would sell like hotcakes if folks could see one. It's such a "cute" boat (better than adorable). No one at my yacht club had ever heard of a Montgomery until I showed up. Fair winds all Don