In a message dated 5/13/03 8:27:37 PM, Egatempo@aol.com writes:

After pondering and examining the pro's and con's able assisted by your

responses to my query of M15 Vs M17 I have made an offer for a 1982 M17 #342 that has been accepted.

All that is left to do is get the boat up from Texas (2000 miles). Then

starts the work of getting to know her and outfitting her for single handling

and of course lets not forget sailing her. I will be depending on this list to be of great help in the future.

George Boatless (but not for long) We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust our sails.

George, Welcome and congratulations! I remember the anticipation of picking up my M15, also thousands of miles away. I think the long distance pickup is, in fact, a right of passage for would be Montgomery owners. There are many among us who have had to go great distances--as well as endure many hardships--to pick up our boats. I once wrote/posted a story about my misadventures, but it seems to long lost in the archives (they don't seem to go back that far). I'll look forward to hearing about your adventures! Scott, M15 #478 'bebe'