I am lucky to have sailed on Allen's Siren. Allen and his family are experiencing so many amazing adventures on his boat. Kudos to Allen and the video producer for creating this video, and sharing the joy of Siren ownership.
Thanks for watching and fair winds on your Siren. I highly recommend getting a storm jib if you are planning multiple day trip. The Siren being tender, It's a big convenience in heavy weather.
This is an excellent video. I live in Michigan. Sailed various boats on Lake Michigan and Lake Erie. I have always wanted to explore the Keys by sailboat. I have a Com-PAC Eclipse 21. Hope to trailer it there and finally make it happen. It’s wonderful what you’re doing with your son. Thank you Allen for the inspiration!
Thank you for making these videos / I was already subscribed and enjoying previous videos, these owner spotlights are brilliant - keep up the great work, this is my new favorite channel!!
Hi Allen, What a nice job you did restoring your Siren. I have a '72 I've had for about 7 years now, in pretty good shape but I am working on fixing her up for more than just day sailing now that my kids are off to college and I have more time on my hands to do so. A sailing question for you: Do you rig your jib under sail without using hanks to the forestay? I see many Siren 17 pictures without the jib luff hanked to the forestay, but my jib came with hanks on it, so I figured they were being used and continue to use them. Maybe the hanks to the forestay are only needed in heavier winds?
Would you sail this boat to Maine. From Florida. Somebody wants to sell me a 76 Siren for 1400. I'm hoping other guy that wanted to buy it doesn't, so I will buy it. Thanks for all the Information
You can definitely take a Siren 17 coastal cruising to Maine. Allen Michaels has sailed his Siren 17 around Maine but regardless of the boat, the main challenge in that area is to manage tides and currents. And for any serious sailing, make sure your craft is in great shape, have proper safety gear, safety protocol and weather assessment in place.
They come up here in there but not too often in Florida. Most of them are in Canada (Ontario, Quebec) and US Mid-West, NE and Great Lakes area. Keep looking and good luck!
Yes. I have been to Cayo on a Potter 15, Sea Pearl 21, Precision 165, and the Capri 14. I found the water too rough at times and the accommodations too uncomfortable so I am in search of a small sailboat with a cabin like a Siren/Monty15, etc.@@siren17 Y
"you can actually do it right away" great advice, otherwise we end up like the poor fella that owned the boat previously
I am lucky to have sailed on Allen's Siren. Allen and his family are experiencing so many amazing adventures on his boat. Kudos to Allen and the video producer for creating this video, and sharing the joy of Siren ownership.
Thanks for the kind words Marc! I am glad you enjoyed watching.
Great video the small sailboat community needs more of this. Nice work
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing! I have just purchased a 1977 Siren 17 and looking forward to making many memories with my son. Also in Florida!
Thanks for watching and fair winds on your Siren. I highly recommend getting a storm jib if you are planning multiple day trip. The Siren being tender, It's a big convenience in heavy weather.
This is an excellent video. I live in Michigan. Sailed various boats on Lake Michigan and Lake Erie. I have always wanted to explore the Keys by sailboat. I have a Com-PAC Eclipse 21. Hope to trailer it there and finally make it happen. It’s wonderful what you’re doing with your son. Thank you Allen for the inspiration!
Dang it! Now I’m hooked.
I need to find a Siren.
Thank you for making these videos / I was already subscribed and enjoying previous videos, these owner spotlights are brilliant - keep up the great work, this is my new favorite channel!!
Thanks for the kind words! I am glad you enjoy watching those :)
very nice video thanks
You are welcome, glad you enjoyed watching :)
Hi Allen, What a nice job you did restoring your Siren. I have a '72 I've had for about 7 years now, in pretty good shape but I am working on fixing her up for more than just day sailing now that my kids are off to college and I have more time on my hands to do so. A sailing question for you: Do you rig your jib under sail without using hanks to the forestay? I see many Siren 17 pictures without the jib luff hanked to the forestay, but my jib came with hanks on it, so I figured they were being used and continue to use them. Maybe the hanks to the forestay are only needed in heavier winds?
Wonderful! Recently bought a 14ft Sailing boat (Cat14) and keen to start a community in Australia (Sydney) if anyone is interested.
Way to go! Thanks for watching.
Thanks...i am owner tô Tahití 16 and i would like makes some UP grade .your vídeos are helpfully. From Brazil
Thanks for watching. Let me know if you have any questions.
@@siren17 do you have e mail?
I have a 1975 Siren. What hp do you have? because our lake is very big, only 2hp
Stay below 3.5hp.
Please bê in touch for adeverdting
Would you sail this boat to Maine. From Florida. Somebody wants to sell me a 76 Siren for 1400. I'm hoping other guy that wanted to buy it doesn't, so I will buy it. Thanks for all the Information
You can definitely take a Siren 17 coastal cruising to Maine. Allen Michaels has sailed his Siren 17 around Maine but regardless of the boat, the main challenge in that area is to manage tides and currents. And for any serious sailing, make sure your craft is in great shape, have proper safety gear, safety protocol and weather assessment in place.
I am looking for a Siren 17 in Central Florida
They come up here in there but not too often in Florida. Most of them are in Canada (Ontario, Quebec) and US Mid-West, NE and Great Lakes area. Keep looking and good luck!
I did not realize we had met at Cayo Costa! I was in the Capri Expo with a grey poly tarp tent in your video.@@siren17
@@kevinriley9756 Ha yes! I remember. I think you had the smaller boat of the group except may be for the Scamp :)
Yes. I have been to Cayo on a Potter 15, Sea Pearl 21, Precision 165, and the Capri 14. I found the water too rough at times and the accommodations too uncomfortable so I am in search of a small sailboat with a cabin like a Siren/Monty15, etc.@@siren17 Y
Please tell me about the mast crutch.
What do you want to know?
Did you fabricate it or is it something I can buy?
@@jamesjohnson8661 I fabricate it.