The M15 behaves like a dinghy when the wind picks up. Sail it like one. Just reef if you feel overpowered. I'd be thinking about reefing an M15 in 15mph--a lot more comfortable to sail. t On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 9:22 PM, Chris Smith<chris.r.smith@gmail.com> wrote:
Speaking of sails... What has been the collectives experience with the best sail size for the M15? I've got a main that just might be a bit big, as 'high' (12-15mph - as told by the weather service) will get me heeled over in a hurry if I'm not careful -especially if it's gusty. I'd have to do a bit of research to figure out what kind of boat they came from (don't remember the sail markings off hand). On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 10:39 PM, W David Scobie <wdscobie@yahoo.com> wrote:
m15 is an amazing little boat. give her the correct sails (power) for the wind she will sail like a dream in conditions that others, in larger craft, head for the marina.
dave scobie M17 #375 - SWEET PEA visit SWEET PEA's www-site: http://www.m17-375.webs.com
--- On Sun, 7/12/09, mrh219@yahoo.com <mrh219@yahoo.com> wrote:
I spent about 2 and a half hours out on the lake today trying out a "new" jib on my M-15. Weather service said winds were 10 to 15 (seems to me the gusts might have been a little higher), and I used a "genoa" I had made for a Bauer 10 I used to own, which is probably pretty much a large storm jib. Anyway, GPS said I averaged 3.9 mph withs max speed of 6.4 mph and no stress, didn't dump the main or even spill a beverage. Great day on a great boat. Mike
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