Chris, We sail a 1988 M-15, bought her back in 93. We traveled 1, 600 miles each way to pick her up. But I did have a chance to see a new one before buying used. Of the boats we have owned; Laguna 24 & Capri 14.2, she is a fine vessel in every respect. Recently I've had the opportunity to sail with the N.W. Potters group. And had a chance to see close up the P-15 & 19. The Potter owners in our area are a very loyal group. They love their boats almost as much as we love our Monty. However, they are very different boats and appeal to very different sailing mind-set. Considering the price of a new Montgomery 15 and the cost to have it delivered, I would suggest you see one. Bob builds the Monty's in Ontario, CA. There is a major airport in Ontario. Perhaps you could shop an "after the first of the year airfare discount" and fly over and take a look? Even if just for the day. In an hour or so of looking you would be convinced one way or the other (I think you would be convinced to buy) and could make the purchase confidently. Also, perhaps you could check-out the M-17, if there is any question at all that the 15 is the right size for you and your family. New M-15, trailer, motor, with transportation costs is probably around $13,000. $300 in airfare represents a small percentage of your investment. You've probably already seen all the M-15 pictures online. We have our M-15 in the garage and I have a digital camera. If there is anything I can do to help you better understand the 15, please let me know. Merry Christmas, Randy Graves M-15 # 407 Post Falls, ID ________________________________ From: montgomery_boats-bounces+randyg=cite.nic.edu@mailman.xmission.com on behalf of Cindy Chris Sent: Sat 12/18/2004 5:44 AM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: Buying Sight Unseen I'm about to purchase a new Montgomery 15 - what propels me to this purchase is your enthusiasm for the Montgomery boats. But I have never even seen this boat in person. My question for you folks is: Have any of you put down your money to purchase a boat that you have never sailed, let alone, seen? Should I? My history is that I have been researching and looking for used Potters for about a year and came across your group and I have been following your writings for months. The upshot of it is that you have convinced me to get me a M15, but it remains a boat that I have never touched, sat in, launched or sailed, or even seen it sailed. The factory is 3,000 miles away from our home in SC, so going there for a first-hand look-see is not a viable option. I'm fortunate that I have a wife who supports my getting into sailing, but she does raise the question if I am of sound mind ordering something sight unseen. What do you think? Chris __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats