Due to my tow vehicle breaking down I am still Boatless. The Texas M17 is now residing at Lake Carlyle, IL waiting for me to pick her up as soon as I get wheels. I will not have the benefit of the PO helping me rig the boat for my test sail. I am sure I know how to go about getting all the rigging and bits and pieces together. What I need is some help on the tension required for the stays and the best sequence to go about tuning the rigging. I had a single backstay and the M17 has a split backstay is there something special I should be aware of here. I do have a Loos gauge. How much mast rake should be induced in a M17, I had approx. 3-4 inches on my Seaward 22 with a 27 foot mast. Looking forward to getting on the water again. I had intended to make the end of the CBC, but will have to wait till next year to meet up the M sailors. I would be glad to trailer to locations on the East Coast to meet and sail with anyone this season. I do have an invitation to visit Bill Irving and his M17 in Keyport NJ I have been thinking of leading my Main and Jib halyards internal to the mast. Has anyone done this on a M17? George Boatless (but not for long) We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust our sails.