It is time to part with my M-17, and I am sending a note to this list to find out if there is any interest before I list it elsewhere. I have been tinkering away on refurbishing for 2-3 years and it hasn't been in the water, and it is time to let another M-boat fan finish it and go sailing. I recently purchased another boat, and a reality check tells me that I have too many boats (it took a while for that concept to fully take hold). Read on for a description and a link to photos. I am asking $3850. The boat is in southeastern Arkansas. Email me with questions or for more info. _____________________________________________ 1975 Montgomery 17 #69 MMP170690675   Early model Montgomery 17 with galley and one quarterberth. Light yellow topsides, blue bottom paint, white decks.   The boat has been undergoing refurbishment, but hasn’t been sailed in the past couple of seasons. The restoration includes improvements from the masthead to the deck. No jib replacement decision yet (hanked or self-furling…?) but the boat could be sailed now.   ·      Hull in good condition overall, and I think it looks great for a 1975 boat. It has no blisters but shows effects of age with some dings, scratches, gelcoat wear, etc.. Scratches and repair on port side from dock or piling contact, and some minor chip and scratch repairs need to be re-done. Bottom paint is at the end of its effective life. ·      Deck and cockpit gelcoat in very good condition – cleans up well. Teak handrails have been replaced and all other wood parts sanded, varnished and reinstalled. Deck hardware has been re-bedded (except bow pulpit and cleats). Mast base hardware includes halyard lifts, deck organizers, and rope clutches. New Harken traveler installed. ·      Mast and boom refurbished. All new running rigging.  Masthead sheaves renovated and converted to use rope; rigged with internal halyards led to rope clutches on cabintop. Standing rigging inspected by Jerry Montgomery and replaced as needed. New Windex.  Boom hardware (gooseneck, reefing parts) replaced. ·      Cabin has galley area to port with sink. Interior cushions in very good condition (probably original). Teak sanded and varnished. No portapottie ·      Condition of wiring and electrical parts unknown; battery switch, switch panel, nav lights in place but never used. No battery. ·      Trailer completely refurbished and road ready: new hubs, bearings, seals, wheels and tires. Bearing Buddies with covers. Re-wired with LED lights and new reflectors. New rollers, bunk carpet, tie-down strap, safety chains, and winch strap. The painted steel trailer does not have brakes and is in excellent (i.e. freshwater) condition. Two steel wheels with older tires for spares. Clear title, 2” ball, 4-wire flat wire connector.   Equipment List New Elliott-Pattison mainsail, loose-footed with slugs and two reef points Older main, jib, and genoa. Good condition, adequate for cruising. New laminated tiller with removable extension. Old tiller for spare. Two rudders: original mahogany rudder and older-style Idasailor kick-up rudder Windline 3-step ladder (not  installed) Sailor’s Tailor polyester trailing/mooring cover with vents (2 years old) Dock lines, fenders, boat hook, anchor, cushions, spare parts, etc.