George, Thank You for taking time to share your Bimini install & tips. I realize your video is now 12 years old (but still very useful). I sail Montgomery 17 #410 and I'm looking for ways to add shade. My M17 does have the split backstay tensioner and a stern rail. Both seem like a challenge for adding a Bimini. Just wanted to take a moment and ask you - since making these videos do you have any other thoughts or information to share regarding? How well did the Taylor Made Bimini hold up? Thank You and Greetings from N. Idaho

We have a Sunflower sailboat really like your plan!

Did you ever get a replacement? What do you think of this mower?

Where do you put the dolly when trailering the Sunfish?

Your 44 inch steel is what I'm referring to

Your 5/8 Axel? Where did you get that? What material is it? Man I had a hard time finding something that worked

What did this boat sell for?

I'm building one today for my Butterfly sailboat. I have a bunch of aluminum tubing I was going to use. Mine will be a slightly different style than yours. The cradle strap will be looser so the boat will sink closer to the frame. The frame will look like a T with a handle at the front of the boat. I am hoping to walk the boat back into the water like with a trailer. I then could do the reverse when loading the boat. I enjoyed watching your video! Happy sailing!

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Just bought a Monty 17'. I have a Monty 15 already. I will decide which I want to sell soon.

just bought a Monty 17. have a Monty 15' already. Will decide which I keep soon.

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Wheeleez wheels they are most suited for the beach which is over $100 per wheel. as lawn tractor front tires are adequate and cost less as they should do the job and not dig a ditch in the sand. if in the water i would recommend a stainless steel axle. the lawn tractor tires the universal replacements come with 5/8 and 3/4 bushings as most tractors have 3/4 spindles. the wheeleez wheels the 16.5 X 7.9 wheel they come in either 3/4 or 1 inch axle sizes as im building a wheelbarrow for next year's beach trip and the Wheeleez wheels two of them will be used. the others will use the lawn tractor tires the 15 X 6 -6 tire size.

Had you tried the Wheeleez wheels they are lightweight the ones close to your wheels from wheeleez is 16.5 X7.9 as its a low pressure balloon wheel which will flatten the sand as you are using regular lawn tractor turf tires which i think is OK. but Sandhopper the electric beachwagon maker don't reccomend turf tires for sand. but if u lower the tire pressure it will work like the Wheeleez wheels do as the lawn tractor wheels are an alternative and are lower priced then the wheeleez wheels. as i would use a alunimum or stainless steel axle if this to be used in salt water enviroments like most beaches. as i believe these lawntractor wheels can fit the Wheeleez canoe and Kayak carts if u get the ones that has the solid tuff tires on it these wheels will work if u have a 3/4 in bore. as these lawn tractor replacement wheels come with either 5/8 and 3/4 axle adapters which are ment to fit most lawn tractor front spindles or the axle of a tow behind dump cart or sprayer that are towed behind a standard residential lawn tractor. these wheels are also ideal for dual wheel conversions on most standard wheelbarrows. its not just lawn tractors like your video there is other applications using these wheels or the wheeleez wheel using your own imagination.

nice job now this is a real one that can go threw more then grass thx lol

Overall good videos although would have liked to see more details on actual measurements and construction. Last vid stopped before water. Are you rolling into the water and the wood is getting wet each time or sliding off to sand first? Our sunfish is really heavy so the load/unload part would be difficult.

great explanations thanks for sharing

Great concept! I will construct one for me canoe. Thanks for sharing.

auto pilot and bimini , nice to watch your boat sail itself ,,,,,,,,,,,for a little bit.

i bought one and the reel bracket that is attached to the rear roller would fall off. Not made for yards with tree roots. I noticed that yours has plastic parts. That must suck. Otherwise, cuts great.

A custom Bimini for $137? Where did you get it?

You are a brilliant man. You built this for less than $20 and I am sure it is available commercially for $200 or more. Thanks a for sharing your well made videos.

I wonder what you can tell me about your auto pilot. Did you like it ? Was it expensive? Easy to INstall thanks Richard

Nice job man, thanks. Very helpful. Have a '80 Laser with no trailer and moving it around is getting trying. Appreciate it!

Just a few months ago i made the same design using your video, it works great for my Sunfish sailboat, thank you for the help ....

I am curious to know the reason you had for selling the boat, as I am thinking about buying one for the first time. Did you get tire of it or are you getting one bigger? Please let me know. Thanks.

I want to purchase a montgomery 17 and am impressed with your video. Excellent job. I realize yours is sold but wonder if you would consider talking to me about some questions I have about a 17. My email is [email protected] Thank you Richard

Given that the width of the block will cause it to extend back at least two inches from the tang position on the boom, if you do not move your bimini further back than mentioned the forward end of it will chafe against the mainsheet as well as the mainsheet chafeing against the front rod of the bimini. Bimini's are a must in Texas and worth every penny.

Wow nice sailboat!

do you plan on sailing solo or with company often? I find the smaller the sailboat; the more often you sail. I have a Renken 18, and I sail 4 times as much as all the 20+ footers I see at the docks...and I don't have slip fees?!

What a beautiful day

can you help me out? what would be better choice for someone with no experinmce? 23ft or 17footer?

nice boat young fellow. stay small and enjoy. smart. Extra battery is the way to go and second small solar. My first boat was simple and that was the most fun boat I ever owned. I have had three. Current one is 46 feet. There is a message here.

Hey man!! I appreciate your videos. I have a Mirage 24. I always thought it was too small for a Bimini and Autopilot. You proved it can be done. I am also planning on trailering down to the Keys. Thanks Again!!

how did you connect the boards? nails, bolts, screws? And did you buy galvanized iron pipe? How has the pipe held up to the weight of the sailboat? I'm asking these questions because i'm also building a dolly for my sailboat, and want to know if you, with the benefit of hindsight, would change anything you did to make the dolly better. Thanks!

Another informative video. I don't know that much about sailing and see where you said you started sailing in 2006. After you initial investments and now that you are set up, what is your biggest expense when you go sailing? Thanks for all the great info. Sparkie Waller Quinton, Alabama

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...

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...

oooh it has a stern and bow light.

sweet

What a wonderful little boat

Nice to plan a trip and then take it. I would imagine that the Florida Keys would be a great sailing ground. Will be looking for some more of you vids.

Very nice for it's size

Hi! Could you advice me on that accessorie you have to secure the rudder in a fixed position? Designation and makers? Thanks H

not so easy though to get it on the dolly on the beach like it is from the trailer to the dolly. Also, how's that wood holding up after a couple years? I'm guessing you need some better bracing.

WE sold several of the Montgomery 17's.Rick Montgomery got a very good lapstrake hull design. Incredible room inside for a seventeen footer. Ideal for coastal waters.

way to go...us Monty guys gotta stick together!! Sean M23 "Dauntless" M17 Flushdeck "Sneakers"

They're the best sailboats in the world, george! With a few mods you could sail it 'round the world!!

water is beautiful - see you are reefed too - I reef (and sometimes double reef), early as I am a wuss in my little boat.

@montgomery1177 I do have a small bimini on the Potter - I switched to the end of boom mainsheet so no holes - the M15's I have seen have the bimini further fwd but its nice to ahve it where you ahve this one I think - motor is the best feature of the Potter, bimini is next best!