We were on a downwind racing leg once with full main and 135% genoa when a squall kicked up, and we finally broached in a big gust (measured by a nearby boat at around 40 kt.). We took in only about a gallon or two of water into the cockpit as the boat rounded up, took a partial furl in the genoa and were on our way again. WIt was my first season with the M17, and I was really impressed. You're right that the designers knew what they were doing! Rick M17 #633 Lynne L On Wed, Feb 29, 2012 at 9:57 AM, W David Scobie <wdscobie@yahoo.com> wrote:
i believe i read about a M15 that was swamped and was subsequently sold. the seller told the purchaser that 'the kids' went out and swamped the boat. she floated and got the kids home.
i have no memory of an M17 being swamped ... but with the number of boats out there i'm sure there is a story to tell.
i know a handful of M15 and M17 owners that have experienced a knockdown and/or being pooped. in all cases the boats drained the water from the cockpit and self righted. some had a good amount of water in the cabin because the drop in hatch boards were not in place. an M15 and M17 experienced knock downs and water in the cockpit/cabin during HPCC 2012.
jerry and lyle knew what they were doing when they designed these boats. they round up and self right like keel boats.
:: Dave Scobie :: Sage Marine
--- On Wed, 2/29/12, Rick Davies <jdavies104@gmail.com> wrote:
By the way, has anyone ever experience or known of swamping an M17? Or an M15 for that matter?
Rick M17 #633 Lynne L