Bill I was the one who posted about the Monty being for sale. Congratulations! I know how hard it is to find a fiberglass board Monty. I also found mine in the Boattrader and jumped on it. Driving round trip from Miami to Connecticut to pick her up is just part of the tradition amongst us diehard Monty fans. I know you got a fantastic deal and honestly I might have been tempted myself if it had been on the East coast. I've done alot of modifications to my boat, including a recent autopilot, so if you have any questions, give me a shout. As you know, this board is also a wonderful resource. Maria Jorge P.S. Since in a way you "owe me one", my wish is that you promise to go to next years's Cruiser Challenge and kick some butt! ----- Original Message ----- From: <BILLAMICASR@aol.com> To: <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, August 02, 2004 2:13 AM Subject: M_Boats: What a great day! Bought my M-17 today
First I want to thank the person who posted to the MSOG, the information of the late model M-17 that was in Boat Trader. I didn't save the post, so I don't recall who it was. Thanks for the tip. That M-17 is now proudly mine. I called and found out no one was close to buying her and also learned an add was to break today in the NW sailing rag called Lat 38. I left San Francisco at 6:00 Am and the 400 or so miles to Chiloquin, Oregon seemed to take forever. When I called on Saturday, the original owner, an M-Boat dealer in Southern Oregon in the late 80's, promised me the boat was as new and if rated by him would be a 9.5 on a 10 scale. When I finally got there, I wasn't disappointed. What a beautiful boat. I could go on and on and bore the group completely... Suffice to say, I found the nicest 1992 M-boat in existence. Not a scratch anywhere, the sails are crisp, and include a main with 2 reef points, 80% jib a 110% jib and a Cruiser Challenge Vll (next years) winning 150 Genoa. Plus everything and anything he had that pertained to sailing. Including an almost new Evenrude 6hp, plow anchor, fenders, lines, & lots of new spare parts. All of the cushions have been re-stuffed with high density foam, new cockpit cushions... on and on. One last thing. I drove up with my Honda. I don't even have a vehicle to tow her with. Unfortunately, "Tipperary" has to stay put until I buy a truck, old station wagon or something. I'm officially an M-Boat owner. Thanks so much for the patience of the past. Now, the questions will begin. I'm so jazzed, I can't wait to get her wet.
PS Jerry M... This info is for you. The past owner picked her up in Sacto from you. His name is Jerry Merchant. He had a sailboat lot in Ashland or Medford. He sold a few M-Boats, including a 23. Hope you recall who he is... He loved your craftsmanship and had the very highest regard for your abilities. He passed along a hello and a thanks for such a great product. His love affair is over with #496, and mine has now begun... As you suggested in a past Email to me... I'll wait a few months until winter has set in. I'll be bringing "Tipperary" to Sacto. I'll need advice and a few rigging modifications. I want to be headlining at the Cruiser Challenge next year in Monterey. You'll be proud of this boat - she shows just like the day you made her. She's gorgeous!!!
Bill 1992 M-17 #496 "Tipperary" San Francisco _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats