Fantastic! I'm hoping to do much the same thing to my M15 this summer. How difficult was it to get the centerboard out?
From looking at your pictures I see you went to Isle Royale! Where did you put in? I am planning a ~1 week trip this summer, and am currently trying to decide if that is enough time to put in at the Apostle Islands and make the crossing to Tettegouche, then up to Isle Royale. I'd like to get a little open water time - remind me of ocean sailing (albeit on much bigger boats...).
Also, the toe rails and other woodwork looks great on your boat! Did you refinish it? I've gotten some conflicting opinions on the proper way to refinish teak - I guess this question is up for everyone: what is the best way? Sand/stain/poly? teak restorer stuff? Thanks! Chris M15 Persephone On Sun, Apr 12, 2009 at 9:12 PM, John and DesAnne Hippe <jdhippe@gmail.com>wrote:
Hello All,
I have begun a little refit of my M-15. Today I jacked the boat up and set it upon a temporary support of 6X6" on cynder blocks. Then I took out the centerboard so that it can be repaired and faired. I will also be repairing the keel as it has struck rocks a few times (oops). I have a leak that I hope to stop. The leak seaps into the lockers in the cabin which renders them unusable for anything that requires a dry space. During this time I will also sand off the antifouling paint and repaint with something a bit more pleasing to the eye. Lastly I hope get the trailer repainted as it has become quite rusty.
I have posted pictures of the refit so far at h ttp://picasaweb.google.com/JDHippe <http://picasaweb.google.com/JDHippe>.
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