Wecome aboard, Rod. I'm kind of a newbie also, having got into M-17 sailing just last summer and fall. You've made a great choice, and this forum is a super resource - lots of good advice and lots to learn. If you found a good boat, you were right to go for it. For M-17s it seems to be a seller's market. You're going to love it! Rick M17 #633 ************** Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489