In a message dated 8/1/2005 10:54:43 PM Pacific Standard Time, cdfusselman@frontiernet.net writes: I guess the new ones have a loose footed main any thoughts on that change? Hi Christian, A new M-15 will come with loose footed main and with sail slugs. In my opinion both have made sailing much easier. Not only for raising the main and reefing but also makes sail shape easier to control. Such as loosening the outhaul to make the sail more efficient on a down wind run or tightening the outhaul for spilling the wind when it picks up. Hope you are able to go ahead with your plans for a new boat. Sure makes it easier when the changes you would have made to an older boat are included with the "new and improved" model. Bill M-17 "Tipperary"