Greetings all, I am brand new to the M_Boat scene; just picked up a 1985 M15, ivory with green trim. Boat yet to be named. I will add my boat to the registry shortly. I am based in the Sacramento area and look forward to sharing ideas and making friends with other "trailer sailors", especially locally. I'm not new to sailing; learned on a Sabot as a kid and then sailed a SuperSatellite (pre-runner to C15), and once piloted an Erickson 27 from Lido Island to the Isthmus on Catalina Island with 5 buddies. A humorous story to be shared at another time but suffice to say the trip ended without incident ;-) Anyway, really excited about getting back into sailing after many years without a boat (except a kayak). My wife and I are hoping to be able to attend the Havasu Poker Run but have not signed up yet; too early to clear our work schedules and commit for February 2010. We are also especially interested in linking up for local N. Calif. events particularly Folsom Lake, Oroville, Scotts Flat, Delta (Rio Vista), and when I get enough time on the boat, Monterey Bay and maybe SF Bay (but not the 'slot') Anticipated projects and enhancements include general gelcoat cleanup (it's really not in bad shape at all, just a few cosmetic scratches); clean, sand, and oil the teak trim; install fold-up swim ladder; and maybe some cockpit cushions...all in due time. Any idea, comments, suggestions are welcome Fair Winds, Neil and Becky in Roseville CA