I've owned M-17 #633 for almost a year, and have wondered from time to time
what the eye-strap and cam cleat on the top of the transom were originally
intended for! I am using the eye-strap as the lower anchor of a backstay
tensioner, and the cam cleat to make fast a line holding the swim ladder, but
Bob's
revelation makes me now want to try using my fixed rudder, (which has been
stored in my garage). The Ida Sailor kick-up I have been using is great for
responding to slight touches on the bottom or floating debris (I sail the
Potomac
near DC, and that's not so unusual), but is a bear to get back down in a good
breeze without heaving to. That's OK when cruising, not so good when racing.
Thanks, Bob, for solving the mystery of the extra hardware! Since I think
the eye-strap will do double duty for the rudder lift line and the backstay
tensioner, I'll give the fixed rudder a try!
Rick
M-17 #633 Lynne L
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