If you must wait for your Nor'sea 27 until you get to heaven, why not a new M23? They cost less than half the price (considerabley less) than a Nor'sea and have the same pedigree. Cheers. JT Meade email: jtmeade@yahoo.com cell: 1-360-490-2314 ----- Original Message ---- From: brian gilbert <hammerguy@bellsouth.net> To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 1:40:21 PM Subject: M_Boats: Re:M-Boats Cardinal Sin Hi Folks: Like Tim, I've also wanted a boat with more cabin, but I'm not gonna give up my M17 for awhile. She's definitely the best sailer I've ever owned (not that there have been that many) But I'm surprised the discussion didn't include the Balboas. Lyle designed the 20, 26, and 27, I think, and while they were aimed at a different type of market & built to different standards... still, being designed by Lyle I'll bet they sail better than most. Of course, a Norsea is going to be my reward in heaven, but earthly realities prevent my ownership anytime before then. Balboas can... in theory... be had by a mortal, however. Anyone have any experience with them, good/bad/otherwise? Best BG -- Brian Gilbert Author, Fix It And Sail, The Complete Trailer-Sailor Marine Media 3404 Hartford Dr Chattanooga, TN 37415 www.sailingsmall.com From: montgomery_boats-request@mailman.xmission.com Reply-To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 08:36:20 -0700 To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: montgomery_boats Digest, Vol 60, Issue 13 Thanks for all the replies and information folks. I have spent a great deal of time checking all these options out. I even spoke to Fred (Sea Cutter) on the phone the other day. _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ