Awhile ago we had a discussion about rowing an M15. You might recall that I installed oarlock sockets and built a pair of 9 1/2' oars. The sockets are mounted on top of a wooden (locust) cleats which puts it 2" higher than the top of the coaming. The first time out I sat on a hatch board as far forward as I could get in the cockpit. The oar handles were too high and in order to get the blades in the water the handles were around my chin. I tried standing, as I think Craig suggested, but then the handles were too low. The wind was blowing hard that day so I said I'll figure it out another day. Well, a couple of weeks ago, on a warm and windless day I decided to try it again. I put the mast up, but no boom or sails. I started to row with the same problems. I figured I needed to raise my seat. So I took my little daysailing beer cooler, about 8 or 9 inches high, and used it for a seat. The height is perfect. I have to thank my wife who won't let me go out daysailing with a large cooler. Anyway, I can tell you that the M15 rows very nicely. Not as well as a Rangeley or a dory, but more than acceptable. I rowed 7 miles that day and it was nice. Rick Langer p.s. Two posts in a row. I guess you can tell it's raining in New York today.