Montgomery 17 Sailboat Tour

Here is a tour of the boat I have been sailing since 2006. It's a fantastic boat that is stable, quick, roomy, solid and well made. I've had a lot of fun sailing on local lakes and occasionally, down along the Texas Gulf Coast. I did make one trip to the Florida Keys that was the trip of a lifetime, from Marathon to Key West in five days. The boat is great for camping out, and can comfortably sleep two. It can also carry a ton of gear to keep you comfortable and happy.... See my other videos on sailing. Thanks for watching!

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[SparkieWaller2009]

This was a very good video. I learned a lot about sail boats. It looks like you've got it all the bases covered. I did have one question about the battery. Is there some way the battery is charged wen you are out on the water? I have trouble with my RV batter running down when not in use.

All the best...

[montgomery1177]

@SparkieWaller2009 Thanks for the compliment! I didn't have all that much electrical to run but always wanted some way to charge batts out on the water..... Solar panel would only charge 6-10 amp hours per day unless it were really big. Wind turbine generator is the way to go on the coast (almost constant breeze) but is EXPENSIVE for a reliable and well made one. My engine doesn't have a generator but can be added, but still would have to run for hours to charge up the battery!

[montgomery1177]

@SparkieWaller2009 THere are, of course, pros and cons for all choices of charging up the battery while on the water. If I had the money, I would choose a wind generator. I just watch my energy usage and make sure I have enough for the VHF in case I need to call for assistance, in a pinch, and to run nav lights at night while on the move, or just to run the anchor light while anchored off at night so i don't get run into!

[montgomery1177]

I agree about the screws sticking down from the mainsheet traveller and the peeling paint or whatever it is that is (was) covering the fiberglass under the deck. This boat is hull #600...Bob Eegs first M17 that he built when he restarted the Montgomery line so I think he gets a mulligan on these minor details. Otherwise, the boat was superbly built. These two flaws could have been easily taken care of in a day or two- but I've had other priorities ahead of it.

[walkertongdee]

Well I made it through good vid and very desctiptive, didnot like those ugly screws sticking down inder the deck and the painting or fiberglass mess thereabots though...

[walkertongdee]

oooh it has a stern and bow light.

[MickScarborough]

What a wonderful little boat

[baylor4life]

Very nice for it's size

[drmarkfrank]

Greetings

 How much is the boat and how do we get ahold of you

Thanks

Mark mfrank70@msn.com

[BoatsSailing]

HI,

I have been looking for a Montgomery 17 for a while now. If you are interested in selling yours please let me know.

Thanks