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
Michael,
I'm mostly a lurker on the list. I own a 1985 Sanibel 17 (www.widgetsailor.com) which is fairly easy to rig. As a suggestion, if speed at the ramp is a primary concern, perhaps one of the little catboats with a tabernacle mast would be the solution? Leave the main sail on, pop up the mast, pin it, and you're done? I've no experience with these boats, but others on the list might and I'm sure others on the trailersailor lists would.
Maybe the suncat or something? (http://www.com-pacyachts.com/com-pacsuncat.php) Keep us posted!
Todd S. Dubuque, IA ----------------------------------------------------------------------
So I've decided that smaller and simpler is better. Everyone in my family owns a boat so I have access to bigger sailboats. My goal for a trailerable is something I can rig by myself at the ramp in less than half an hour. The quicker the better. It must have enough room for a useable porta-potty. So this is my dilema. I would like a small trailerable that's easy to rig, easy to launch and has a small cabin with a useable porta-potty. Sounds like the M-15? Yes? No?
Take care, Michael
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Mike, I had a Sea Pearl and it is a great sailor, a snap to rig and you can run it right up on the beach or anchor in 5" of water. They are a bit like a huge canoe and if all else fails, you can row it home. However, the convertible cabin is TINY. I suppose two small adults could sleep in a Pearl, but you would have to be very friendly. For a day sailor or someone who has camp sailed from a canoe or kayak it would be great. I've been trying to decide between the M-17 and the 15 for a couple of years. Wish I could have both!! Either one should be a snap to rig compared to the Hobie 21 Sport Cruiser with it's 30' mast. It was fast, but a bit too much hassle for spur of the moment sails. Smitty Del Rio, TX ----- Original Message ----- From: <mike_matthews@comcast.net> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 11:24 AM Subject: Re: M_Boats: RE: 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
Michael,
I'm mostly a lurker on the list. I own a 1985 Sanibel 17 (www.widgetsailor.com) which is fairly easy to rig. As a suggestion, if speed at the ramp is a primary concern, perhaps one of the little catboats with a tabernacle mast would be the solution? Leave the main sail on, pop up the mast, pin it, and you're done? I've no experience with these boats, but others on the list might and I'm sure others on the trailersailor lists would.
Maybe the suncat or something? (http://www.com-pacyachts.com/com-pacsuncat.php) Keep us posted!
Todd S. Dubuque, IA ----------------------------------------------------------------------
So I've decided that smaller and simpler is better. Everyone in my family owns a boat so I have access to bigger sailboats. My goal for a trailerable is something I can rig by myself at the ramp in less than half an hour. The quicker the better. It must have enough room for a useable porta-potty. So this is my dilema. I would like a small trailerable that's easy to rig, easy to launch and has a small cabin with a useable porta-potty. Sounds like the M-15? Yes? No?
Take care, Michael
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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
Hi Mike My 2 cents worth is that if the M15 is still available you should look at it. If not look for another Montgomery. A friend sails a M15 & I know it's a easily rigged boat The main difference between the two is the 15 is lighter (#750 ?), & naturally tows and rigs easier than the 17. Thats not to infer the 17 is difficult, it's (#1550 ) and naturally requires a little more rigging and bigger tow vehicle.. I sail A M17 and love it. At age 66, I have no problem raising or lowering the mast, sailing single handed (Texas Bays), my tow vehicle is a Jeep Cherokee 4 Litre w/auto transmission. Not a lot of hills in S. Texas, so the Jeep works ok. I usually load the boat on the trailer & de-rig in less than a hour, but I'm a retired senior citizen and in no hurry. Good luck Wayne M17 #204 "Intrepid" --- Original Message ----- From: <mike_matthews@comcast.net> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 11:24 AM Subject: Re: M_Boats: RE: 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
Michael,
I'm mostly a lurker on the list. I own a 1985 Sanibel 17 (www.widgetsailor.com) which is fairly easy to rig. As a suggestion, if speed at the ramp is a primary concern, perhaps one of the little catboats with a tabernacle mast would be the solution? Leave the main sail on, pop up the mast, pin it, and you're done? I've no experience with these boats, but others on the list might and I'm sure others on the trailersailor lists would.
Maybe the suncat or something? (http://www.com-pacyachts.com/com-pacsuncat.php) Keep us posted!
Todd S. Dubuque, IA ----------------------------------------------------------------------
So I've decided that smaller and simpler is better. Everyone in my family owns a boat so I have access to bigger sailboats. My goal for a trailerable is something I can rig by myself at the ramp in less than half an hour. The quicker the better. It must have enough room for a useable porta-potty. So this is my dilema. I would like a small trailerable that's easy to rig, easy to launch and has a small cabin with a useable porta-potty. Sounds like the M-15? Yes? No?
Take care, Michael
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