chris: were the cabin hatchboards in place? was the mainsheet cleated? dave scobie M17 #375 - SWEET PEA visit SWEET PEA's www-site: http://www.m17-375.webs.com --- On Tue, 6/23/09, Chris Smith <chris.r.smith@gmail.com> wrote: I've completely flipped my M15, if that's what you're looking for... With inexperienced mates to boot! Fortunately, with some quick thinking and clear direction I managed to flip it back over before it took on too much water. Also, the styrofoam that the hull came packed with when I got it (I assume it was stuffed in there to float it up off the bottom of the ocean) probably helped... The scariest part was how full of water the sail was, and emptying it (swimming under it and pushing up) turned out to be the key to getting it righted. There was PLENTY of wind that day, so we had little trouble getting back to the dock and I shopvac'd the water out of the bilge when I got home. I learned quite a bit about the limits of maneuverability that day. Now, when people ask if the boat will tip over, I say "Only if I make it". -- Chris