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