I have more experience in an M15 than an M17, but both boats heave too well. The M15 can get pretty active hove too in gusts because it is so light, but with the main reefed I'd trust it in almost any condition. My sense is the M17 behaves as well or better.
Tom Smith & Jane Van Winkle Sandpoint, Idaho M15-345, Chukar M17-064, Unnamed _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
