Hi Jerry, I've towed an 11' Old Town Loon kayak for 500 miles or more and only had it flip once, when large following seas got it surfing and it swung out broadside. I've since learned to pull it up close and tie it's bow right up under a stern cleat in those conditions. There is very little drag, and tacking has never been any problem. A spray cover and float bags work very well. You never have to worry about it swamping. The biggest challenge is getting into and out of the kayak from your sailboat. My Loon has an extra large cockpit which really helps. If your Mariner is a tight fit and requires wiggling down into, good luck. Larry On Sat, 29 Jul 2006 08:24:59 -0700 (PDT) Jerry <wd4mph@yahoo.com> writes:

Hello everyone! I live in B'ham Ala and have been reading about the Montgomery sailboats. Are they still in production?

I am currently a sea kayaker, and just got back from a six day trip camping and kayaking on the intracoastal waterway near Pensacola Florida. Great place to have fun. Many sailboats as well as powerboats there.

Years ago I sailed a Snipe daysailer, but would like to get a small trailerable boat to use as a camper and explorer on the water on Alabama lakes and the Florida coast. Is there anyway to take along my vintage fiberglass sea kayak? (Mariner XL, 17 feet long.)

Jerry Renno

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