Hello Everybody,
My name is Jeff. I live in sail in Phoenix AZ. I'm 2 days away
from picking up my M-15 and I am excited. 1982 Hull #203. Mainly I have
small boat experience and daysail w/ a Barnett 1400(which is for sale by the
way, excellent shape, asking $1300). I had a 1996 West Wight Potter that I
sailed w/ for 2 yrs. A great little boat, I enjoyed it very much. I picked
a M-boat because I knew it was for sale at the Sailboat shop at the lake.
I also hope I can sail slightly faster w/ the M-15 than w/ the Potter. I
always came in last during races(my fault, probably not the boats). I just
took my bareboat chartering course in Ca., so I hope to charter in the future
but for now want a day sailer that can be handled easily on & off the water.
I want to get my wife & 2 little boys out there sailing after I "break in"
the boat for myself (debug).
Does anyone have any thoughts on the following for the
M-15.
Bimini top?
Which outboard, size & type shaft?
Anchoring equipment & storage?
Whats the Mast rake?
Oars?
Thoughts on putting reef points on the jib?
Looking forward to hearing back from anyone.
Thanks-JF