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Montego 19

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Montego 19
Development
DesignerJohannes "Jopie" Helsen
LocationUnited States
Year1976
Builder(s)Universal Marine
RoleCruiser
NameMontego 19
Boat
Displacement1,550 lb (703 kg)
Draft4.50 ft (1.37 m)
Hull
Typemonohull
Constructionfiberglass
LOA19.50 ft (5.94 m)
LWL17.75 ft (5.41 m)
Beam7.17 ft (2.19 m)
Engine typeoutboard motor
Hull appendages
Keel/board typeswing keel
Ballast450 lb (204 kg)
Rudder(s)transom-mounted rudder
Rig
Rig typeBermuda rig
I foretriangle height21.00 ft (6.40 m)
J foretriangle base7.40 ft (2.26 m)
P mainsail luff21.00 ft (6.40 m)
E mainsail foot8.50 ft (2.59 m)
Sails
Sailplanfractional rigged sloop
Mainsail area89.25 sq ft (8.292 m2)
Jib/genoa area77.80 sq ft (7.228 m2)
Total sail area166.95 sq ft (15.510 m2)
Racing
PHRF288

The Montego 19 is an American trailerable sailboat that was designed by Johannes "Jopie" Helsen as a pocket cruiser and first built in 1976.[1][2][3][4]

The Montego 19 was developed into the fixed keel Montego 20.[1][3][5]

Production

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The design was built by Universal Marine in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States from 1976 until 1985, but it is now out of production.[1][3][6]

Design

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The Montego 19 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a fractional sloop rig, a raked stem, a plumb transom, a transom-hung rudder controlled by a tiller and a retractable swing keel. It displaces 1,550 lb (703 kg) and carries 450 lb (204 kg) of iron ballast.[1][3]

The boat has a draft of 4.50 ft (1.37 m) with the keel extended and 1.20 ft (0.37 m) with it retracted, allowing operation in shallow water or ground transportation on a trailer.[1][3]

The boat is normally fitted with a small 3 to 6 hp (2 to 4 kW) outboard motor for docking and maneuvering.[1][3]

The design has sleeping accommodation for four people, with a double "V"-berth in the bow cabin and two straight settee berths in the main cabin. The galley is located on both sides, just aft of the bow cabin. The galley is equipped with a single-burner stove to port and sink to starboard. The head is located in the bow cabin, under the "V"-berth. Cabin headroom is 48 in (122 cm).[1][3]

The design has a PHRF racing average handicap of 288 and a hull speed of 5.6 kn (10.4 km/h).[3]

Operational history

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In a January 1977 review in Cruising World, Betsy Hitz wrote, "new from Universal Marine is the trailerable Montego 19, designed by J. Jopie Helsen. The boat is described as having a 430-lb. retractable keel, and the manufacturer claims it is self-righting with keel up or down. Large, accessible hatches and generous berthing areas, characteristic of small Helsen cruisers, enable her to accommodate four: two in V-berths forward, and two in quarter berths. The 'no frills' cabin has no galley, but there is space for a portable head. There is full sitting headroom under the cabin trunk, and Helsen says, 'The forward hatch is situated to allow one to stand and pull his britches up.'..."[7]

In a 2010 review Steve Henkel wrote, "this is a boat designed for the weekend sailor who wants to trailer-sail alone or with a companion, plus perhaps a couple of small children. She is relatively easy to sail, though her lack of controls (no vang, Cunningham, reef points, etc.) limits performance, and so limits the fun of attaining maximum speed in any wind conditions by easing this string and tightening that one ... Best features: The boat is relatively heavily built, judging by her notably higher 'bare' weight compared to comps when ballast weight is subtracted. That could make her less subject to damage, say, in a collision. Worst features: Her heavy iron keel is exposed to submerged hazards even when in the raised position. When lowered, the keel can damage its fiberglass housing, perhaps causing a serious leak, if struck a blow to the side."[3]

See also

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Related development

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Montego 19 sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 11 August 2021. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
  2. ^ McArthur, Bruce (2021). "Johannes "Jopie" Helsen". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 11 August 2021. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i Henkel, Steve: The Sailor's Book of Small Cruising Sailboats, page 45. International Marine/McGraw-Hill, 2010. ISBN 978-0-07-163652-0
  4. ^ Routh, David. "Montego 19". shortypen.com. Archived from the original on 11 August 2021. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
  5. ^ McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Montego 20 sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 11 August 2021. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
  6. ^ McArthur, Bruce (2021). "Universal Marine Corp. (USA)". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 11 August 2021. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
  7. ^ Hitz, Betsy (January 1977). "Trailerable Mini-Cruiser". Cruising World. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
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