On 8/4/2015 11:34 PM, GILASAILR--- via montgomery_boats wrote: Ah, you're so right. When things suddenly turn dicey; the weather deteriorates / unknown traffic suddenly appears in front of you at night and you have to sort out what it might be / or you are in thick fog and have to verify your navigation fixes; that is not the time when you should also have to start worrying about boat problems that might now add to the problems -if -.... (and which you really should have repaired). Your boat always has to be in tip top condition; hull / sails / rigging / engine / fuel system. Poseidon can throw enough things at you without having additional equipment "if this happens, then what?" worries in the back of your thoughts . Happy sailing, Connie Dallas temperature today is 102 F and going up for the rest of the week.... Too hot for sailing. IF you 'do it right' you can concentrate on enjoying your sailing knowing the boat is put together properly and not worry about equipment when you do deal with the rare 50 knot breeze you may encounter - not worrying about the equipment and attending to the 'task at hand' is worth ALOT when you need to deal with the pressure of the moment. Hey - there is only a few pieces to maintain/upgrade (benefit of small boats) - may as well go top drawer! Take Care. Have Fun, Go Sailing (too hot here at 112 F.) GO 'If you don't turn around and look at her admiringly as you walk away at the dock - You got the WRONG BOAT !' In a message dated 8/4/2015 1:13:03 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, scoobscobie@gmail.com writes: Tyler: M15s are tough boats .. but not built like 'Acrohc'. i'm currently re-reading Serge's book.