Skip, I was also interested in a day-sailer that I could handle alone without too much stress, and the M-17 is more than perfect. Walt's a good salesman, but the boat sells itself! I had thought next year of maybe taking it to the Bay for some day-sailing, and the idea of overnighting for a few days sounds interesting. I'd like to keep in touch to find out what is planned for next season. I keep the boat now on the trailer at the Washington Sailing Marina, and have also been thinking of racing in the local cruising boat series that Daingerfield Island Sailing Club (DISC) runs from there. No end of possibilities. Winter can't be too short. Thanks for the suggestions, Rick ************************************** Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop00030000000001)