Larry- You are right about the rudder being the original, and it was designed for the also original fixed keel version. I eliminated the couterbalanced part and re-configured the rudder sometime after that. Not much difference in feel, but you lose the power steering feature. No big deal. Jerry jerrymontgomery.org
----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry E Yake" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2005 1:02 PM Subject: M_Boats: M17 Rudders > This question is for Jerry or anyone who has experience with both the old > style M17 rudder with the "stepped forward" leading edge below the hull, > and the newer style "straight edge" raiseable rudder. > > I have the older style and am in the process of refinishing and resealing > it. The seam between the main body of the rudder and the attached leading > edge portion (with 3 - 1/2" wood dowels) had opened and was allowing > moisture into the wood. In order to reseal it, I have removed it to clean > the surfaces. I am wondering if this would be a good time to convert it > to the raiseable "straight edge" type. It has been an inconvenience a few > times not being able to raise the rudder, but it is my understanding that > the "stepped forward" rudder was the original Lyle Hess design to better > balance the helm. It certain is well balanced. My question is how much > balance would I lose going to the newer design? > > Thanks, > Larry Yake > M17, #200 > Tullamore > > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats > _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
