On 7/19/2015 11:33 AM, Wayne Martin wrote: Wayne, I hear from the M-gang that the new model HONDA has a slightly larger cowling than my older model did. When you want to tilt the new model up, you may find that the cowling hits the transom, limiting your amount of travel. - one solution to that problem was to add about a 3" spacer to the fixed mount - another solution is to install a lift motor mount. Then the motor can be tilted fully; but isn't hanging further back on the boat (weight going in the wrong direction): my solution ---------------------------------- When I sailed solo, I sat as far forward in the cockpit as I could. If you do that, you find that you need a longer tiller - or ape-like arms. My solution was to make a new longer tiller. Another way to trim the boat is to add some gallon water containers up forward, in the bow area. This is helpful if you are carrying grandchildren. Connie
Nope, no engine yet. Thank you for the advice. I have the fixed mount. The Honda sounds good to me. I will get one.
Thanks again.
Wayne.
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On Jul 19, 2015, at 5:01 AM, Conbert Benneck <chbenneck@gmail.com> wrote:
On 7/18/2015 11:16 PM, Wayne Martin wrote:
Wayne,
Sounds great! Looks great.
Do you have an engine too?
The general consensus is that the 2 HP HONDA 4 cycle engine is the best choice for an M15.
Views diverge as to having a long shaft engine or the normal short shaft engine. The choice seems to be based on your area of use; calmer lake water or ocean. It also depends on whether you have a lift motor mount or the fixed one.
In any case, 2 HP is enough power. Anything more is vast overkill, and too much weight at the stern (M15s are sensitive to proper trim - don't drag the submerged transom through the water; it kills speed.
Have a great first sail.
Connie
Connie
Well I went through my new boat today in the driveway.
Pulled out a ton of camping gear that came with it. Went through all the lines and gear. Vacuumed it out and washed everything. Everything seems good and ready to go.
Started working on refinishing the bright work as well. That Captains Varnish works really good. I've never used it before today. I plan on buffing out my yellow stripe too. I think it is going to look really nice.
I am going to put it in the water for the first time tomorrow after church.
Here are a couple photos. One is the Skipjack that I redid last winter.
Cheers,
Wayne Monty #315
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