Sure. My point was I guess that if I was looking at Cape Dorys, I'd be looking at the 25d, not the Typhoon or Weekender. Your're right, there is no comparison between either boat and an M17. Tom Smith & Jane Van Winkle Sandpoint, Idaho M15-345, Chukar M17-064, Unnamed -----Original Message----- From: MC [mailto:southisland2@earthlink.net] Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2004 3:52 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: M_Boats: I had the Cape Dory 25 to and it was an easy boat to handle, would steer itself easily and hove too like a baby going to sleep I sailed it from San Francisco to La Paz ,Mexico and back in 1985, but she was a much heavier boat and trying to compare to the lighter - shallower hulls I think is unrealistic. _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats This message was scanned for viruses!!