Review of Montgomery 15
Basic specs..
The hull is made of fibreglass. Generally, a hull made of fibreglass requires only a minimum of maintenance during the sailing season. And outside the sailing season, just bottom cleaning and perhaps anti-fouling painting once a year - a few hours of work, that's all.
The boat equipped with a fractional rig. A fractional rig has smaller headsails which make tacking easier, which is an advantage for cruisers and racers, of course. The downside is that having the wind from behind often requires a genaker or a spinnaker for optimal speed.
CentreBoard
The Montgomery 15 is equipped with a centreboard keel. A centreboard keel is a pivoting lifting keel, allowing to sail both coastal and inland waters.
The boat can sail close to the beach as the draft is just 0.38 - 0.48 meter (1.25 - 1.55 ft) dependent of the load. See immersion rate below.
Sailing characteristics
This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.
What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)?
The capsize screening value for Montgomery 15 is 2.72, indicating that this boat would not be accepted to participate in ocean races.
What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?
The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 4.9 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.
The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Montgomery 15 is about 50 kg/cm, alternatively 284 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 50 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 284 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.
Sailing statistics
This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.
What is Motion Comfort Ratio (MCR)?
What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)?
What is a Ballast Ratio?
What is Displacement Length Ratio?
SA/D (Sail Area Displacement ratio) Indicates how fast the boat is in light wind: - Cruising Boats have ratios 10-15 - Cruiser-Racers have ratios 16-20 - Racers have ratios above 20 - High-Performance Racers have ratios above 24 Sail-area/displacement ratio (SA/D ratio): 23.65
Maintenance
When buying anti-fouling bottom paint, it's nice to know how much to buy. The surface of the wet bottom is about 8m 2 (86 ft 2 ). Based on this, your favourite maritime shop can tell you the quantity you need.
If you need to renew parts of your running rig and is not quite sure of the dimensions, you may find the estimates computed below useful.
| Usage | Length | Diameter | ||
| Jib sheet | 4.6 m | (15.0 feet) | 8 mm | (5/16 inch) |
| Genoa sheet | 4.6 m | (15.0 feet) | 8 mm | (5/16 inch) |
| Mainsheet | 11.4 m | (37.5 feet) | 8 mm | (5/16 inch) |
| Spinnaker sheet | 10.1 m | (33.0 feet) | 8 mm | (5/16 inch) |
This section is reserved boat owner's modifications, improvements, etc. Here you might find (or contribute with) inspiration for your boat.
Do you have changes/improvements you would like to share? Upload a photo and describe what you have done.
We are always looking for new photos. If you can contribute with photos for Montgomery 15 it would be a great help.
If you have any comments to the review, improvement suggestions, or the like, feel free to contact us . Criticism helps us to improve.
| LOA | 15' | 16' |
| LWL | 13' 3" | 14' |
| Beam | 6' 2" | 6' |
| Weight | 750 lbs. | 1,100 lbs. |
| Ballast | 275 lbs. | 450 lbs. |
| Draft, Board up | 1' 3" | 1' 5" |
| Draft, Board down | 2' 0.5" | N/A |
| Sail area | 122 sq. ft. | 115 sq.ft. |
| Designer | Jerry Montgomery | Clark Mills |
| Builder | Montgomery Marine Products (address deleted) | Hutchins Co., Inc. (address deleted) |
| Test Boats supplied by: | Tamarijn, Ltd. (address deleted) | Small Boat Shop (address deleted) |
| Price | $4,650 w/ sails | 4,695 w/ sails |
Great choice! Your favorites are temporarily saved for this session. Sign in to save them permanently, access them on any device, and receive relevant alerts.
- Sailboat Guide
1985 Montgomery 15
- Description
Seller's Description
Montgomery 15, 1985 Great condition 1985 Montgomery 15 Ready to sail
Sails: 2 mains(one decent, one almost new). 3 headsails (Genoa, working jib, storm jib) near new 2HP Honda outboard new cabin cushions running lights, cabin light, new deep cycle marine battery, solar panel trailer shows rust but is in good working condition lots of extras: anchors, line, chain, fenders, boat hook, life jackets, Type IV throwables located in San Diego $4940 Willing to sell without motor or phone 8582047850
Rig and Sails
Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.
The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.
Classic hull speed formula:
Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL
Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL
Sail Area / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.
SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3
- SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
- D : Displacement in pounds.
Ballast / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.
Ballast / Displacement * 100
Displacement / Length Ratio
A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.
D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
- LWL: Waterline length in feet
Comfort Ratio
This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.
Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
- LOA: Length overall in feet
- Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
Capsize Screening Formula
This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.
CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)
This listing is presented by SailingTexas.com . Visit their website for more information or to contact the seller.
View on SailingTexas.com
Embed this page on your own website by copying and pasting this code.
Similar Sailboats For Sale
1988 Montgomery 15
- About Sailboat Guide
©2024 Sea Time Tech, LLC
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
| Montgomery M15
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
IMAGES
VIDEO
COMMENTS
Find out the details of MONTGOMERY 15, a keel/centerboard fractional sloop sailboat built by Montgomery Marine Products since 1980. See the sailboat calculations, links, and join the sailboat forum to discuss this model.
Montgomery 15 is a trailerable sailboat designed by Jerry Montgomery as a pocket cruiser and built in the US from 1980 to 1999. It has a fractional sloop rig, a fixed stub keel with a centerboard, and can carry two people and a small outboard motor.
The Montgomery 15 is a premium quality coastal mini-cruiser with a combination keel/centerboard design that offers versatility and seaworthiness. It has a sturdy hand-laid fiberglass construction, a functional and spacious cabin, and a kick-up rudder for shallow draft.
Learn about the Montgomery 15, a small fibreglass sailboat designed by Lyle C. Hess in the eighties. See its sailing characteristics, maintenance, and owner's ideas.
Montgomery 15 is a 4.6 m monohull sailboat with a centerboard and a sloop rig. It has a high sail area to displacement ratio, a low displacement to length ratio, and a high comfort ratio, but a low capsize screening ratio.
A comparison of the Montgomery 15 and the Com-Pac 16, two trailerable microcruisers with seaworthy features and simple rigs. Learn about the design, performance, and cabin comfort of the Montgomery 15, a 15-foot fiberglass boat with a keel and a centerboard.
The Montgomery M-15. Brochure (PDF Download from the MSOG Photo Site) Sail Measurements. Rigging Instructions for the M-15. Montgomery 15 vs Com-Pac 16. Montgomery 15 vs Com-Pac 16-Part 2.
A continued Part 2 of my second sail and first sleep on small Montgomery 15' Sailboat. Music:Touch the Send— Maxim KoenyshevFolk Acoustic & Strings— Seastock...
This video is of sailing our Montgomery 15 sailboat on Waldo Lake, Oregon, in July 2015. The music is excerpted from a version of Eminence Front from the alb...
The Montgomery 15 differed from the Montgomery 17 and 23 by the fact that it was designed by Jerry Montgomery instead of Lyle Hess. The design of the Montgomery 15 was proven when one was sailed to Hawaii from the Los Angeles area. See the boat page for the "Little Breeze". Sail Measurements as supplied by Jerry Montgomery: I - 15.33 FT J - 4.58 FT
See photos of Montgomery 15 sailboats and find current listings for sale across the US. Montgomery 15 is a 15-foot trailerable sailboat with a centerboard, a mast height of 22'3" and a sail area of 122 sq. ft.
A 4.6 m monohull with a centerboard and a sloop rig, built by Montgomery Marine Products. The seller offers two mainsails, three headsails, a Honda outboard, a trailer and more extras for $4940.
Montgomery preowned sailboats for sale by owner. Montgomery used sailboats for sale by owner.
Mint fully equipped 1986 Montgomery 15 for sale with trailer: Oconto, WI $5350. Well know boat for its strength and durability. Equipment: New Dacron main with reefs,100 jib, spinnaker; fully functioning electric panel: internal lights, external nav lights, mounted speed/depth, compass, new battery last season (Group 24DC, 70amp ); Simrad ...
Montgomery 15' Sailboat- For Sale- Midnite MontyYou can see the sale info on Craigslist May 27,2019. Look at Sacramento, Reno NV, and SF Bay area Craigslist....
Montgomery M15, LOA 15 foot, trailerable pocket cruiser, 1980 with hull# MMP151071180, Fiberglass with simulated lapstrake, transom hung rudder with tiller, fixed stub keel with retractable centerboard, draft of 2.04 feet with center board down / 1.25 feet if retracted for shallow water and transportation, sleeps 2, electric motor, boat and sails in good shape.
Montgomery 15, 1986. Located in San Diego, CA. Montgomery sailboats are highly respected with a well-earned reputation as one of the finest pocket cruisers sailing today. Glory is fast, stable, easy to set-up and sail and has a comfortable cabin for two. She has been maintained by a knowledgeable boater, and has been completely restored in 2011 ...
Find Montgomery Montgomery 15 boats for sale near you, including boat prices, photos, and more. Locate Montgomery boat dealers and find your boat at Boat Trader!
Montgomery 15, 1985, San Diego, California, yacht for sale, sailboat for sale. 4/5/20, ... Great condition 1985 Montgomery 15 Ready to sail Sails: 2 mains(one decent, one almost new). 3 headsails (Genoa, working jib, storm jib) near new 2HP Honda outboard new cabin cushions
Boat Type: Montgomery 15 Date Modified: 06/29/2018. A Brief Comparison of the 15' & 17' Boat Name: Poppy Boat Type: Montgomery 17 Date Modified: 06/29/2018. Removable Masthead Light & Antenna Assembly. Boat Name: Serenity Boat Type: Montgomery 17 Date Modified: 06/17/2018. Hull to deck joint and toe rail.
1981 Montgomery 15. All bright work has been refreshed. All Lights work. Original cushions, great shape. Sails: (Not original to the boat) Main - Jib - Storm jib - all good shape, storm jib new. Rigged with Downhaul on the jib. Jib bag - Main cover - both in good shape, blue in color. Centerboard in "good" shape and working.
A 1981 Montgomery 15 sailboat with trailer, clean title, and new rigging. The boat is in excellent condition, with a lapstrake hull, a porta-potty, and a 2 hp Johnson outboard motor.