As I understand it, you'd be better off with the Potter 15' . . . I was told by a boat broker that the Peep Hen is a poor performer and not at all seaworthy . . . Perhaps I was misinformed? ----- Original Message ----- From: mike_matthews@comcast.net To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 12:24 PM Subject: Downsizing - Catboat? Great suggestion! It seems to me that a tabernacle setup would be a trailer sailor's dream. That or something with a free standing rig (as long as the mast isn't too heavy). Unfortunately, boats of this type seem to be few and far between out here on the west coast. Occasionally I've seen a Com-pac cat for sale, but they tend to be very very expensive. The Nimble Peep Hen really intrigues me but I've yet to see one for sale out here on the west coast. And the odds are not getting better with Nimble Boats shutting down. Although I did hear a rumor that Marine Concepts, the builder of the Sea Pearl (another boat I'd like to look at) has bought the molds for the Hen line from Nimble Boats. I've since regretted letting the owner of the M-15 talk me out of going to look at his boat. If it's no harder to rig than a Potter 15 then that's good enough for me. Take care, Michael