Tim: for locking the tiller i recommend the TillerClutch by WaveFront. this is absolutely the best tiller locking system i've ever used ... and i've broken and used many types. http://www.wavefrontmarine.com/ 15 knots is, in my opinion, when you need to put in a a first reef for the M15. remember that luffing the main isn't a good way to de-power the rig on the M15 because there is no backstay. you _must_ keep tension on the main sheet to keep the rig from rocking forward and bagging the jib (causing the boat to fall off and heal more). at 18-20 you want to put in a second reef. about 25 you need to go to a storm jib. the M15 doesn't sail well to weather under jib or main alone. :: Dave Scobie :: former M15 owner - www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred :: M17 #375 SWEET PEA - www.m17-375.webs.com --- On Wed, 7/25/12, Tim Erwin <sailtim@yahoo.com> wrote:
I am going to address the issue of being able to temporarily lock the tiller for whatever reason. I like the forespar lock box that is used with a forespar tiller extender. One negative right off is that I'm going to have to cut a sizable hole in my beautiful boat. I do like that system however. Then it seems like a lot of you have hardware on the tiller with a line running through it. Friction on the line holds the tiller in place. I would appreciate some feedback. Thanks, Tim Erwin. M15 dark star. # 641
--- On Wed, 7/25/12, Tim Erwin <sailtim@yahoo.com> wrote:
I'm sending my mainsail to sailcare for a stain removal. While my sail is there they will put a second set of reefing for $ 95.00. I sail on the Texas coast, near Corpus Christi. The average wind blows 15 but 20-25 happens often. I think maybe I just answered my own question. I'll have a second set of reef points while it's there. I would appreciate some feedback. Thanks, Tim Erwin, dark star # 641