Friends, A friend forwarded this add to me a few day back when it first appeared on the trailersailor.com web. My wife and I are in the market for a 17 and so I contacted the owner regarding. The owner, Bill Colgan, forwarded to me a number of pictures that I have copied over to http://sailing.gravesfam.us . You'll see a link on the left side of the page for "Trailer Sailor M-17 for Sale". This boat is not going to work out for my wife and I but let me share what I know about his boat. She is a 1981 4 berth model, w/FF2 furler, Mercury 5 hp short-shaft, and Dilly small wheel galvanized trailer. Bill believes she is hull # 334. She is the newer style deck with wet locker. She has an area of fiberglass damage where the centerboard winch mounts on the bridge deck. The starboard locker bottom has been cut out to allow access to the interior. The fixed motor mount has been lowered to accommodate the 5 hp short-shaft. And there is concern that the top layer of the cockpit sole has separated. The description Bill gives is that while solid, it feels like walking on linoleum that has separated from the sub-floor. The interior looks very clean and original. If we where closer and could see the boat we would give it more careful consideration. There are many good chrematistics with this boat as you note in the pictures. Bill is a very nice guy and would be happy to answer any questions you have. His phone number is listed with the add on the trailer sailor classified section. Randy Graves M15 #407 ________________________________ From: montgomery_boats-bounces+randyg=cite.nic.edu@mailman.xmission.com on behalf of ddaystrom@comcast.net Sent: Sat 11/6/2004 8:00 PM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: 1981 Montgomery 17 for sale 1981 Montgomery 17 for sale on Trailersailor.com classified ads. Boat is located in Forth Worth, Texas, asking price is $4,500. -alw ad from trailersailor.com Location of boat: fort worth, TX What year did the owner buy this boat: 2001 Standard features of the Montgomery 17: Great Lyle Hess designed trailer sailer. Shoal keel with steel centerboard. See www.msog.org for full details, specifications. Extra gear included: Flexible Furler, with 135 genoa. Cruising Direct genoa new in 2001. Original main, seems ok. 5hp Mercury, great condition. Improvements to the hull, deck, rigging, engine, or interior: Boat has a kick up rudder which is a very desirable feature. General condition and any additional information: Boat is in good condition, needs some cleaning, but is ready to sail. Botton was painted spring of 2004. Price $4,500 US _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats