George,
If you like the independance of hitching up the boat behind your vehicle,
raising the mast all by your self and launching the boat in under a 1/2 hour,
then the 15 is the way to go.
If you leave the boat in a slip all year and need a little extra room, then
you have to compare both.
I also own a Seaward 23. The Montgomery is my favorite of the
2. In fact the Seaward is now an orphan. It is up for sale.
Jerry Williams M 15 A'Claim
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2003 9:01 PM
Subject: M_Boats: M17 va M15
Hi Montgomery Sailors
I am located in Lancaster,
Pa and retired. I purchased a Seaward 23 and sailed her quite extensively on
the Chesapeake over the past 5 years. I have sold her as I am looking for a
replacement that I can trailer to various venues at will.
My research
has come down to WWP or Montgomery. I have looked at a M15 in Connecticut (not
for sale) and I am impressed as it has a keel and CB (just like my Seaward)
that does not intrude into the cabin.
I have looked at a WWP15 and can
get one at a fair price.
Right now having seen a M15 and reading about
the M17 I am inclined to go with a Montgomery. I do not want to start a debate
about which is better the M15 or M17 but would like some opinions of owners as
to strong points and benefits of each. This would help me in my decision
process. I am also amazed at the range of prices I see for a M17 from 4.5M to
over 10-12M.
Thanking you in advance and looking forward to becoming
active on the list. Hope to be able to make the Chesapeake for 2003. The trip
is one I have made in the past on a Seaward 25 and can say it is worth the
trip.
George
Boatless (not for
long, I hope)
We cannot direct
the wind,
but we can adjust our sails.
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