Hi Jerry and the Group... Wouldn't that be great...another heavy duty, classic performance sailing boat. Jerry, my $2 (2 cents adjusted for inflation). When I look for a boat, I want to see classic lines, something that looks salty and like a real boat. It also needs to be safe and sail well. That is the reason I went with a Monty. There were plenty of other boats out there that were cheaper and had a following, but what it came down to was sea-worthy, sail-ability, re-sale-ability and saltiness. I've been around boats my whole life and living on and maintaining classic wooden boats for 15 years. Once we moved on land, my wife and I began the process of listing what I wanted in a small sailing vessel. The average person...I've got no idea what the average person likes and I care less and less as I get older. The "average" person buys a price point and then lets the boat rot in it's slip after a season of use. They like "Macgreagor's" an Capri's and and other such boats. (Not to hurt anyone's feelings, I'm sure these boats have there good points, but they are not what you call classic or salty) A Lapstrake hull automatically says classic, strong, tradition. Give me a lapstrake hull, bronze ports, thoughtful layout, some fine woodwork (in just a few spots), maybe a little marlin-spiking, a comfortable cockpit and sleeping areas and good upwind performance and you've got my attention. More than that, have captured the sailors spirit in me. I bought a used Monty that needed quite a lot of work and had old sails over several larger boats that were well outfitted and cost less. It was all in the reputation, the beauty and thoughtfulness of the design and the way the boat felt when I gripped the tiller in 20kts. My other favorite small glass boat is a Flicka 20. Not lapstrake, but definitely salty with a reputation for safe passage making. I always felt that when someone captured the feel and grace of a wood classic, the strength and ease of F/G and added real performance to the equation, they would have a boat whose reputation would persevere for many many years and provide real value for peoples lives. I love sailing alone or taking out others on Molly M. Always at some point another sailor will comment on her good looks or reputation and later when we are sailing hard to weather I appreciate that she can take as much or more than I can. ONE Complaint/ One suggestion The only things I don't like about my vintage Monty is the Iron CB. Wish someone would make a F/G/lead or HDPE CB for the Old Monty's. I've got a pinky finger that will never be the same after losing an argument with one. And I wish the V-berth was a little more comfortable for my wife and I to sleep...Like maybe if the cabin was strong enough to have a removable post for when the boat is not under sail...that would make it much more comfortable. Inboard electric motor with a cabin top of solar cells for charging? Now I'm just dreaming... Thanks for all of your collective comments on this post. Michael Ray Wisely and Family Molly M. #383 SF Bay