I finally towed my 1981 M15 1,000 miles south (from Salem, OR to Riverside, CA) and have started the restoration. It's amazing how light this boat is, my 1984 diesel Volvo barely felt it and fuel economy was about the same as when unloaded. The centerboard is rusted and jammed solid in the trunk, and I'm still fighting to get it out. I just picked up a new lead and fiberglass centerboard from Bob Eeg yesterday, and he offered some suggestions I will use to get the old board free. I also placed an order for 4 new sails with Harry Pattison. I decided to go with a double reef main 4" shorter than the current specs (I have the first generation short mast), a nylon drifer, a working jib, and an 85% heavy air jib to balance the reefed main. On Harry's suggestion I didn't get the spec'd storm jib because it's so small. I haven't sailed my M15 yet, but in most sloops I prefer to heave to under main alone, or even bare poles with a storm anchor. I also purchased a small para-anchor for this purpose and hope to experiment with it as practice for heavy weather sailing in larger boats. I'm looking forward to sailing with you guys, hopefully doing the Cruiser Challenge this summer! Sincerely, Tyler 1981 M15 #157 "Defiant"