I know the question is directed at Jerry, but when this topic came up a few years ago, the Jerry/Bob response was that the lifting rudder was much stronger for offshore sailing . . . I would love to have had a stock factory kick-up to install, but am instead adapting and tweaking a custom-built rudder by trial and error . . . But next season, I'm positive I'll get it right . . .
----- Original Message ----- From: "Smith, Tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2003 1:41 PM Subject: M15 kick up rudder on M17? Speaking of the M15 rudder, has anyone explored the idea of a beefier version of this setup for the M17? Jerry, was there some reason you didn't carry this idea over to the larger boat? I agree the M17 rudder is vulnerable (I have the damaged M17 rudder to prove it). Just wondering... t Tom Smith & Jane Van Winkle Sandpoint, Idaho M15-345, Chukar M17-064, Unnamed -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2003 7:23 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Grounding durability Hi Steve, The rudder on an M15 will kick up by itself when it hits and obstruction; or you raise the tiller and the rubber comes up. A very neat and elegant design that works beautifully. Connie M15 #400 _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats This message was scanned for viruses!! _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
