Looking for a trailer sailer. No swing keel, funny rigs or fin keels. The Montego rec'vd good review in 1985 and specs look good for what it is. Any big problems I hear the main sheet set up is not ideal but what is? In a hurry pals.
Need info on a Montego 20
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Are you also asking for advice on a good trailer sailer, or just have a live Montego 20 on the hook, and debating whether or not to get it?
Here's the sailboatdata sheet for it: http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=56
If you want advice on a similar fixed keel trailer sailer, try a Com-Pac 19
I think I rather fancy a ballasted shoal keel with centerboard style boat, myself, such as my O'day 192, or Precision 18. Going a bit bigger, there's the Precision 21. The West Wight Potter 19 is a beloved boat, but it has a lifting keel. The new International Marine Voyager 20 is based on the WWP19 hull, but has ballasted keel/centerboard setup.
That's almost one of the definitions of a trailer sailor, is no deep keel, for easy launch retrieval. To get enough center of resistance in a shoal keel without resorting to lifting keel, swing keel, or shoal keel/centerboard combo, you have to make the shallow keel longer, as in the Com-Pac 19, but I personally don't like the sluggish turning of a long shoal keel. The other way to go is a shoal wing keel, in boats such as the Catalina Capri 18.
Here's the sailboatdata sheet for it: http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=56
If you want advice on a similar fixed keel trailer sailer, try a Com-Pac 19
I think I rather fancy a ballasted shoal keel with centerboard style boat, myself, such as my O'day 192, or Precision 18. Going a bit bigger, there's the Precision 21. The West Wight Potter 19 is a beloved boat, but it has a lifting keel. The new International Marine Voyager 20 is based on the WWP19 hull, but has ballasted keel/centerboard setup.
That's almost one of the definitions of a trailer sailor, is no deep keel, for easy launch retrieval. To get enough center of resistance in a shoal keel without resorting to lifting keel, swing keel, or shoal keel/centerboard combo, you have to make the shallow keel longer, as in the Com-Pac 19, but I personally don't like the sluggish turning of a long shoal keel. The other way to go is a shoal wing keel, in boats such as the Catalina Capri 18.
Whatr you are looking for is a shoal draft keel that does not protrude down too far from the bottom of the hull. Although the Compac is a wonderful boat, not as good performer on inland lakes but of course larger jibs can help. You might want to look for example the Precision sailboats as well. The key as pointed out, you want to be able to launch a fixed shoal draft keel boat with ease. Look at a Catalina Sport 22 with the Catalina sport 22 trailer. It comes with an optional mast rasie system too. Yes it is a swing keel but sits very low on the trailer and the trailer is low itself. I introduced that boat for Catalina as a dealer and was involved with the design of that trailer. I am now retired no longer selling but giving information. Feel free to contact me via the forum email but will not be available till next week due to a wedding.
Thanks, I know about sailboat data. I'm aware of the boats you mention. Some cost 8 times what I'm looking to spend. The Montego is what I'm asking about.
Ok, texoma, so you're not asking about other trailer sailers.
So, we can assume that you have a hot Montego in your sights, and you want to know more before you pull the trigger?
Then I suggest you ask directly what things you want to know about, and hope for someone with experience with that boat.
Otherwise, we'll have to assume you have for whatever reason decided you want a Montego, and now are actively seeking one, in which case the point is moot as you've already made up your mind...
So, we can assume that you have a hot Montego in your sights, and you want to know more before you pull the trigger?
Then I suggest you ask directly what things you want to know about, and hope for someone with experience with that boat.
Otherwise, we'll have to assume you have for whatever reason decided you want a Montego, and now are actively seeking one, in which case the point is moot as you've already made up your mind...
There is a Montego Owners group, you might ask over there.
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/montego_sailboat/info
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/montego_sailboat/info
Hahaha, my friend's Com-Pac 19 had that setup. I hated it even when I was sailing my boat!
Maybe one of the reasons she'd never trim her main was because you'd uncleat the mainsheet, and the boom would never move. That bridle mainsheet combined with 3/8" Sta-Set was CRAP!
texoma22x, I see you've listed a San Juan 23. Do you currently have one? I was going to suggest that instead of the Montego and then saw your listing. I sail a SJ 23 and love it. Just wondering?
Ray
Ray
Did not have a boat when I joined the forum. Had a SJ23 once. Thought it was way too tender for my taste. Bought the Montego 20 last weekend. It is in great shape for an elderly lady. Love the 80's. Thanks for writing. Joe