Well Bones, you kind of put me on the spot. Counting my boats is a very introspective experience, especially when I had to do it three times to get the correct number. That number is 11 which includes (2) wind surfers, but doesn't include my inflatable cruising kayak. And two are still under construction. Considering that the high point was (17) I would say that my recovery is guaranteed, well likely, well going in the right direction. I just have to stay away from those enablers, like that boat fiend from Pembroke. So, don't tell my wife. Rick

Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 14:24:53 GMT From: "bownez@juno.com" <bownez@juno.com> Subject: Re: M_Boats: Is there such a thing as too many boats? To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Message-ID: <20081228.082453.23136.1@webmail24.vgs.untd.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1

HI Nick,

The problem in my opinion about having too many items is that that they do not get used. I'm at that point in my life where I'm getting rid of clutter, I've already done the accumulation aspect.

It seems it's easy to sell a boat if it falls into the "cult" variety. Standard production "common" boats sit until the price tag drops low to the point where someone will bite.

I have not seen the M17 at Hooper's in person, have you called and spoke with Brian or Bill? She looks good in the pictures, it's a sister ship to my 1976 model with the small galley. I can vouch for those cushions being original!

Back to multiple boats, I seem to recall Rick Langer has a yard full. What is the number up to Rick????

Bones