If you plan on leaving your boat in the water for an extended period of time applying antifouling bottom paint to you boat required (usually). Most locations will result in bottom growth after a few weeks, though there are exceptions. … More Antifouling bottom paint: selecting bottom paint
The Sages are very capable sailboats being excellent in light AND heavy winds. I have sailed all of the Sage boats in winds above 20 knots with gusts above 25. The highest winds I’ve sailed a Sage were in the mid-30 knot range in a SageCat & Sage 17. … More Heavy weather sailing – wind
the following was just shared – “just bought new montgomery 15. classic example of legal caveat “let the buyer beware.” “Nightmare on elm street” pales in comparison. “… no rigging instructions came with boat. (also boat came with no sails, motor, title, invoice, and had to provide own transit after greater than one year wait. … More another painful boat buying story
another sad story in the ‘history’ of ‘Montgomery Boats’ … (important: Jerry Montgomery is not affiliated with Montgomery Boats. Jerry’s company, Montgomery Marine Products, was closed in 1995. there is no company named ‘Montgomery Boats’ … really, look it up, there are no articles of incorporation, no USCG ID, no history of licensing nor record … More sad boat buying story
Jerry Montgomery has shared some ‘M-boat’ history – M-17- # of boats made: 1973 7 boats 1974 44 boats 75 32 boats incl 2 flushdecks 76 44 boats incl 2 flushdecks 77 43 boats incl 4 flushdecks 78 19 boats incl 1 flushdeck … More number of M17 and M15 built
M17 #375 - SWEET PEA 