the m15 will easily heave to. a little experience will show the best angles for rudder and main as the crew does change the boats center through movement. as already you need to practice in order to balance, control the lines, etc. she isn't all that large so everything is within easy reach. the m-boats do so many things well you forget all are 'smallish trailerable boats'. all show their excellent design and build as they act like true sailing craft! dave scobie M17 #375 - SWEET PEA former M15 owner visit SWEET PEA's www-site - http://www.m17-375.webs.com --- On Mon, 8/30/10, Daniel Rich <danielgrich@gmail.com> wrote: Montypals: I am hopeful to join your ranks soon. We'll see. Tried to heave to in my little Vagabond. Can be done, but really not good in a dinghy. Too light. Now, on an M15, is it possible to reef while under sail? Can you heave to, and reef single handed if the wind kicks up? If so how do you do it? Daniel