Bill: Sounds like you have the same problem as lots of us. Time restraints and fate. Just like when playing golf, and you can only play on the weekends and it always rains on the weekend. But getting new clubs won't help that. Not sure what an M15 would do to help solve your problem...except it takes up less room in the garage. Much better to do as you planned...get her in some less breezy waters and get used to her. And do get a storm jib if you don't have one and at least two reefs for your main....a deep one if you the 2nd isn't already there....and be able to get put in those reefs while underway. Heavy air is a cause for concern, but the boat and you can handle it. And don't fight or fret it. If need by, find someone to teach you some heavy air tactics. Once you get some confidence, you won't mind the wind. Respect it yes, but don't fear it. And I'm certain you can sail on the Bay without going any where near the wind funnel that is the GG Bridge. I'd be headed out for that Delta! Howard On 5/30/05 10:06 AM, "BILLAMICASR@aol.com" <BILLAMICASR@aol.com> wrote:
Hi all, Some of you will recall I was poised to buy a new M-15, when Tipperary" my M-17 came up for sale. Since purchase, I've been unable with time, confidence or crew to launch her in the San Francisco Bay. On days that the wind would co-operate (5-15 knots) I had no time. On days where I had lots of time the wind was just to strong and intimidating (15 -25 knots) for a new boat sailor. Be that as it may, I've decided to get used to her OR get rid of her. So now, I'm on a quest. Beginning tomorrow, I'm off to go sailing. I'll be sticking to lakes in Northern California, Oregon and possibly Washington and gone until the middle of July. By then I'll either keep my M-17 or she'll be for sale or trade for a nice M-15. Bill M-17 "Tipperary" _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats