Didn't realize hulls as late as #316 had transom cut-outs . . .
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan White" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, October 31, 2003 2:42 PM
Subject: New old M-17
I have the Honda 2HP long shaft mounted on the transom cut out. It can get in the way
of the rudder. I have
found that
if I simultaneously move the tiller controlling the rudder with the tiller that
controls the outboard, then
the prop
doesn't hit the rudder. That is to say, both tillers are held parallel. Also,
putting the rudder hard over
to the port
side (tiller hard over to starboard) is a no-no. However, in the space that I have to
maneuver, that isn't
required.
Like Tom said, I have found that engine to be all that I have ever needed.
Dan White
M-17 #316B
Bill Sylvester wrote:
Tom,
I am glad to get your reply. If you were to use the transom cutout
for the Honda, would there be enough clearance for the rudder and
tiller? I am hoping to be able to avoid using(buying and installing)
an adjustable bracket unless I have to.
Thanks,
Bill
Endelig
M-17 #279
On Friday, October 31, 2003, at 10:18 AM, Smith, Tom wrote:
I use a long shaft Honda 2 on an M17. I believe it's all the ob power
that's required, and up to the job in conditions beyond calm water.
You just learn the limitations of a smaller motor and abide by the
rules. Our M17 is a '75 with the transom cutout, but the motor is
mounted on an adjustable bracket and very easy to raise and lower.
There doesn't seem to be any clearance problems motor to rudder. t
Tom Smith & Jane Van Winkle
Sandpoint, Idaho
M15-345, Chukar
M17-064, Unnamed
-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Sylvester [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, October 31, 2003 9:36 AM
To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats
Subject: New old M-17
Connie,
If I understand correctly, you have a Honda BF2. How would it work on
our M-17 as a calm water kicker? I am concerned about a bigger motor
interfering with the action of the rudder.
When we brought the boat from the slip to the trailer, we used a 50lb
thrust Minn Kota that is presently with the boat. We never used more
than half of the power and everything was OK.
I know this question has been kicked around by this group for a long
time. I feel that I can actually use the outboard cutout on the
transom if the motor is small enough.
What do you think, will the BF2 cut it?
Have you heard of the new Honda BF 2.3?
Bill
Endelig
M-17 #279
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