I have a wonderful 1981 M-15 down at my sailing club that I have had for about a year. Recently, a 1982 M-17 came up for sale, $2500. She's in ok but not great shape. No major problems that I can find. Centerboard has been dropped, sanded and epoxied. Boat is dirty and has some cushions but they really don't fit. She comes with a ok trailer, new lights and bearings. Boat has electric system missing. 4 hp 2-stroke johnson. Am I a idiot for buying her? I just want to find out if it suits me better that my 15. Thanks, Ches
Chesley, Buy it! Too many sailboats is never enough, particularly if they are M-boats. Try the M-17, then if you find it suits your sailing better than the M-15, keep it and sell the M-15. But you may decide to keep the M-15, and sell the M-17. It is possible that you may choose to keep both boats. Not to be embarrassed if you own two M-boats, start a collection, get an M-10 and a M-23 too. Steve M-15 # 335 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chesley Sugg" <csugg@mindspring.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 10:13 AM Subject: M_Boats: embarrassment of riches I have a wonderful 1981 M-15 down at my sailing club that I have had for about a year. Recently, a 1982 M-17 came up for sale, $2500. She's in ok but not great shape. No major problems that I can find. Centerboard has been dropped, sanded and epoxied. Boat is dirty and has some cushions but they really don't fit. She comes with a ok trailer, new lights and bearings. Boat has electric system missing. 4 hp 2-stroke johnson. Am I a idiot for buying her? I just want to find out if it suits me better that my 15. Thanks, Ches
Ches, Where are you located? If you're not interested, let me know. I'm never embarrassed to own a second...third....forth......fleet of boats. My situation has changed recently and I might be in the market for a larger boat. As Steve said.......you can always change your mind later and sell her or one of your other boats. You will fine that there are several individuals on this site that 'collect' M-boats. Thanks, Skip -----Original Message----- From: stevetrapp <stevetrapp@q.com> To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tue, May 20, 2014 1:24 pm Subject: Re: M_Boats: embarrassment of riches Chesley, Buy it! Too many sailboats is never enough, particularly if they are M-boats. Try the M-17, then if you find it suits your sailing better than the M-15, keep it and sell the M-15. But you may decide to keep the M-15, and sell the M-17. It is possible that you may choose to keep both boats. Not to be embarrassed if you own two M-boats, start a collection, get an M-10 and a M-23 too. Steve M-15 # 335 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chesley Sugg" <csugg@mindspring.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 10:13 AM Subject: M_Boats: embarrassment of riches I have a wonderful 1981 M-15 down at my sailing club that I have had for about a year. Recently, a 1982 M-17 came up for sale, $2500. She's in ok but not great shape. No major problems that I can find. Centerboard has been dropped, sanded and epoxied. Boat is dirty and has some cushions but they really don't fit. She comes with a ok trailer, new lights and bearings. Boat has electric system missing. 4 hp 2-stroke johnson. Am I a idiot for buying her? I just want to find out if it suits me better that my 15. Thanks, Ches
On May 20, 2014, at 1:43 PM, wcampion@aol.com wrote:
Ches,
Where are you located? If you're not interested, let me know. I'm never embarrassed to own a second...third....forth......fleet of boats. My situation has changed recently and I might be in the market for a larger boat.
As Steve said.......you can always change your mind later and sell her or one of your other boats. You will fine that there are several individuals on this site that 'collect' M-boats.
Thanks,
Skip
Thanks Skip, i'm on the Pamlico Sound of NC. I already sent the check. I looking forward to picking the collective brains of this group as I refurbish the 17. I'll let all know if I decide to sell one or the other. Ches
one can never have enough of Jerry's boats! congrats on the new to you boat Ches. -- :: Dave Scobie :: former M15 owner - www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred :: M17 #375 SWEET PEA - www.m17-375.webs.com On Tue, May 20, 2014 at 12:04 PM, Chesley Sugg <csugg@mindspring.com> wrote:
Thanks Skip,
i'm on the Pamlico Sound of NC. I already sent the check. I looking forward to picking the collective brains of this group as I refurbish the 17. I'll let all know if I decide to sell one or the other.
Ches
Oriental? ----- John Tyner (former Carteret countian) M-15 # 412 "Chimpanzee" On 5/20/2014 2:04 PM, Chesley Sugg wrote:
On May 20, 2014, at 1:43 PM, wcampion@aol.com wrote:
Ches,
Where are you located? If you're not interested, let me know. I'm never embarrassed to own a second...third....forth......fleet of boats. My situation has changed recently and I might be in the market for a larger boat.
As Steve said.......you can always change your mind later and sell her or one of your other boats. You will fine that there are several individuals on this site that 'collect' M-boats.
Thanks,
Skip
Thanks Skip,
i'm on the Pamlico Sound of NC. I already sent the check. I looking forward to picking the collective brains of this group as I refurbish the 17. I'll let all know if I decide to sell one or the other.
Ches
Go for it! I paid $2500 for my 1979 M17 earlier this year and believe I got a bargain. Mine didn't come with a motor (l'm looking for one), the keel works but has not been refurbished, and the transom needs major repair. Henry M17 #310, tentatively named "Amorita" -----Original Message----- From: "Chesley Sugg" <csugg@mindspring.com> Sent: 5/20/2014 12:15 PM To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Subject: M_Boats: embarrassment of riches I have a wonderful 1981 M-15 down at my sailing club that I have had for about a year. Recently, a 1982 M-17 came up for sale, $2500. She's in ok but not great shape. No major problems that I can find. Centerboard has been dropped, sanded and epoxied. Boat is dirty and has some cushions but they really don't fit. She comes with a ok trailer, new lights and bearings. Boat has electric system missing. 4 hp 2-stroke johnson. Am I a idiot for buying her? I just want to find out if it suits me better that my 15. Thanks, Ches
On 20-May-14 12:39 PM, Henry Rodriguez wrote: Hi Ches, At that price you can't go wrong! A good scrub / perhaps some new paint inside and out / and a bit of updating and you should have another of Jerry's gems to play with. A new electrical system is no big deal, but after you install it you have the big advantage of knowing where you put everything / its condition / how to access it / and it will fulfill your specific requirements - number of lights / where / number of outlets / etc. I installed an electrical system in LEPPO using a small motorcycle battery. My 2 HP Honda OB didn't allow me to charge to battery, so it had to be small enough so that I could easily carry the battery home and charge it there. Connie Benneck ex M15 #400 LEPPO
Go for it! I paid $2500 for my 1979 M17 earlier this year and believe I got a bargain. Mine didn't come with a motor (l'm looking for one), the keel works but has not been refurbished, and the transom needs major repair.
Henry M17 #310, tentatively named "Amorita"
-----Original Message----- From: "Chesley Sugg" <csugg@mindspring.com> Sent: 5/20/2014 12:15 PM To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Subject: M_Boats: embarrassment of riches
I have a wonderful 1981 M-15 down at my sailing club that I have had for about a year.
Recently, a 1982 M-17 came up for sale, $2500. She's in ok but not great shape. No major problems that I can find. Centerboard has been dropped, sanded and epoxied. Boat is dirty and has some cushions but they really don't fit. She comes with a ok trailer, new lights and bearings. Boat has electric system missing. 4 hp 2-stroke johnson. Am I a idiot for buying her? I just want to find out if it suits me better that my 15.
Thanks, Ches
Ches, Where are you located? If you're not interested, let me know. I'm never embarrassed to own a second...third....forth......fleet of boats. My situation has changed recently and I might be in the market for a larger boat. As Steve said.......you can always change your mind later and sell her or one of your other boats. You will fine that there are several individuals on this site that 'collect' M-boats. Thanks, Skip -----Original Message----- From: Chesley Sugg <csugg@mindspring.com> To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tue, May 20, 2014 1:14 pm Subject: M_Boats: embarrassment of riches I have a wonderful 1981 M-15 down at my sailing club that I have had for about a year. Recently, a 1982 M-17 came up for sale, $2500. She's in ok but not great shape. No major problems that I can find. Centerboard has been dropped, sanded and epoxied. Boat is dirty and has some cushions but they really don't fit. She comes with a ok trailer, new lights and bearings. Boat has electric system missing. 4 hp 2-stroke johnson. Am I a idiot for buying her? I just want to find out if it suits me better that my 15. Thanks, Ches
Ches, I vote yes!! buy her. For that price, take her out, see what you think, if you like her, fix her up. If not, you can sell her easy. Tom B, M17 #258. M17's take a little more to use but give you back a LOT more. On Tue, May 20, 2014 at 12:13 PM, Chesley Sugg <csugg@mindspring.com> wrote:
I have a wonderful 1981 M-15 down at my sailing club that I have had for about a year.
Recently, a 1982 M-17 came up for sale, $2500. She's in ok but not great shape. No major problems that I can find. Centerboard has been dropped, sanded and epoxied. Boat is dirty and has some cushions but they really don't fit. She comes with a ok trailer, new lights and bearings. Boat has electric system missing. 4 hp 2-stroke johnson. Am I a idiot for buying her? I just want to find out if it suits me better that my 15.
Thanks, Ches
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