On 7/18/2015 11:16 PM, Wayne Martin wrote: Wayne, Sounds great! Looks great. Do you have an engine too? The general consensus is that the 2 HP HONDA 4 cycle engine is the best choice for an M15. Views diverge as to having a long shaft engine or the normal short shaft engine. The choice seems to be based on your area of use; calmer lake water or ocean. It also depends on whether you have a lift motor mount or the fixed one. In any case, 2 HP is enough power. Anything more is vast overkill, and too much weight at the stern (M15s are sensitive to proper trim - don't drag the submerged transom through the water; it kills speed. Have a great first sail. Connie Connie
Well I went through my new boat today in the driveway.
Pulled out a ton of camping gear that came with it. Went through all the lines and gear. Vacuumed it out and washed everything. Everything seems good and ready to go.
Started working on refinishing the bright work as well. That Captains Varnish works really good. I've never used it before today. I plan on buffing out my yellow stripe too. I think it is going to look really nice.
I am going to put it in the water for the first time tomorrow after church.
Here are a couple photos. One is the Skipjack that I redid last winter.
Cheers,
Wayne Monty #315
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