i believe i read about a M15 that was swamped and was subsequently sold. the seller told the purchaser that 'the kids' went out and swamped the boat. she floated and got the kids home. i have no memory of an M17 being swamped ... but with the number of boats out there i'm sure there is a story to tell. i know a handful of M15 and M17 owners that have experienced a knockdown and/or being pooped. in all cases the boats drained the water from the cockpit and self righted. some had a good amount of water in the cabin because the drop in hatch boards were not in place. an M15 and M17 experienced knock downs and water in the cockpit/cabin during HPCC 2012. jerry and lyle knew what they were doing when they designed these boats. they round up and self right like keel boats. :: Dave Scobie :: Sage Marine --- On Wed, 2/29/12, Rick Davies <jdavies104@gmail.com> wrote:
By the way, has anyone ever experience or known of swamping an M17? Or an M15 for that matter?
Rick M17 #633 Lynne L