Thanks! This is a very helpful group. I have found some folks locally who will let me take a look at their boats, and also will take me out for a sail. I am grateful. Looking forward to it. I am used to little tippy boats, so this should be interesting. I sailed Shield boats in college at UCSC in the late 70's. Those are 30 foot racing keel boats. That is the last time I sailed with so much ballast. Since then a 30 year hiatus for my medical career, and didn't get back into sailing again until 3 years ago when I sailed a rented Sunfish on Pinecrest Lake. It reminded me of something that I lost. Bought the FJ when I got back, and then switched to the Vagabond. The Vagabond is a very nice dinghy, although I don't like the really long daggerboard. Pain to deal with in shallow water. But that is another story. So I like the idea of a smaller day sailor, but something that has enough seaworthiness to sail in bigger winds and stay upright. Don't know if I will get into the overnight trips, but with a boat like this, I could. Really interesting. Daniel On 7/15/2010 11:09 AM, SALGLESSER@aol.com wrote:

Hi Daniel,

I guess you could say "you came to the right place" regarding information on Montgomery designs and boats. Folks hangin' out here know more. They're linked together by the concept, designs and boats from the late Lyle Hess and Jerry Montgomery.

My wife and I recently purchased an old (1986 Jerry Montgomery built) M15. We also went through the same thought process as I guess most Monty owners do.

Jerry Montgomery designs are special. Focused on pocket cruisers, the result is evident. Mike Mann actually sailed a M15 to Hawaii from California.

Whether built by Jerry Montgomery or Bob Eeg, the build quality will be very good. Safety and performance is high on the design and construction values

We would recommend the M15 as a good vehicle for the pocket cruiser experience. We also understand that the Potter group are better at pocket cruiser social interaction. That's why M boat people often attend Potter events like the Cruiser Challenge.

sal

M15 - "Justus" - 1986 - #361 M23 - #2 - being built

In a message dated 7/13/2010 10:26:59 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time, danielgrich@gmail.com writes:

Hello, all!

I just joined, but do not own a M 15. I currently sail a Vagabond 14 dinghy. Nice little boat, and for a dinghy, pretty stable with her chined hull and wide beam. I have her rigged nicely to single hand, and she is easy to launch and sail. But...

My wife just doesn't feel too safe in it when I sail in good wind, such as Tomales Bay in California. So, I am considering a pocket cruiser, and the M 15 looks terrific. So, a few questions:

1) Why the M 15 over the WW Potter 15? The M 15 looks much better to me, but gotta ask. 2) Anybody in Northern California near Santa Rosa willing to show me their boat, or better yet, take me out for a demo? I will supply snacks and premium wine as I live in Sonoma County! I would really like to see one of these boats before considering buying one. I am a 50 year old ophthalmologist in good shape, and like to think I would be good company... 3) I figure finding a used one will be tough. So, I would consider buying a new one. Had a few emails with Bob Eeg of NorSea, and he seems very nice and straightforward. Any words of wisdom when dealing with buying a new one?

Thanks so much for your help!

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