Tyler, I have a 1982 M17 which has been moored for 6-7 months each year for the past 4 years in saltwater. My M17 has steel punchings in the keel and a cast iron centre board. I have had no problems, that said I am very careful with the maintenance. The internal trunk liner is carefully sealed with interlux barrier coat and inspected annually. The bottom of the boat is also sealed with barrier coat which of course has also has a frequently maintained coat of anti-fouling. I also regularly sandblast & barrier coat the cast Iron centre board as well as apply anti fouling. I find I don't need anti-fouling on the internals of the trunk itself as the proximity of the anit-fouled centre board and is sufficient to keep things clear... So far its worked just fine. Keith *Keith R. Martin* *Vancouver/Burnaby B.C.* *Serenity M17, #353* *http://www.msogphotosite.com/Scripts/Boats/boatsdetail.php?id=105 <http://www.msogphotosite.com/Scripts/Boats/boatsdetail.php?id=105>* On Mon, 8 Apr 2019 at 09:37, <casioqv@usermail.com> wrote:
Does anyone have information on mooring an M15 long term in seawater? Is it feasible or will it cause major damage? My boat has a lead centerboard, but iron in the keel. I have added epoxy, cloth, and gelcoat to the trunk liner-hull seam to hopefully seal it better.
I suppose if I were to moor it, I would pull the centerboard to put anti-fouling inside the trunk, and on the centerboard.
Sincerely, Tyler '81 M15 S/V Defiant #157