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Kick up rudder for M17
by Tom Smith 08 Feb '13

08 Feb '13

I've seen some information about a fellow who fabricated a kick up rudder from an existing, older rudder (the undershot model), aluminum plates, etc. If that fellow is on the list, I'd like to get some details on how this mod was accomplished. I've actually got three pictures of the end product (can't remember where I got them) but no copy to go with. I already use the Ida-Sailor (now RudderCraft), but I've got an older M17 rudder I can fool around with. Thanks. t

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Montgomery 17 replacement of steel ballast with lead . How to.
by Thomas Buzzi 07 Feb '13

07 Feb '13

Ok, Tom, does Sean read this forum or do I contact him some other way? Tom Buzzi

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Re: M_Boats: Kick up rudder for M17
by bownez＠juno.com 06 Feb '13

06 Feb '13

Hi Tom, I had a carpenter friend make an entire new rudder for my M17 using white oak and SS cheek plates. I later added a quick release cleat so once it grounded, it would swing. I have pictures somewhere if you would like them. Bones ____________________________________________________________ OVERSTOCK iPads: $33.93 Get New Apple iPads for $33.93! Limit One Per Customer. Get One Now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/5113370a1d84a37096cb0st03vuc

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Re: M_Boats: Kick up rudder for M17 or a 15????
by GILASAILR＠aol.com 06 Feb '13

06 Feb '13

Martha, The fixed rod/sliding rudder blade that was used on the original M-17's allows for what you are describing - the rudder is usable in the fully retracted and fully extended positions and all in between - I used to raise my rudder sailing downwind in light air when racing.. The cassette type rudder that Mr Haudsley describes will work well too - I think Jon Owens at JO Woodworks could build you one if you don't want to do it yourself - but it would be a fun project as I would imagine you have a working rudder now . The benefit over a 'kick-up' type is that the rudder blade stays in the same vertical plane minimizing a heavy helm that you will experience with a retracted 'kick-up' type. The cassette type has the added benefit over the original M-17 type in that it will 'break away' if accidentally grounded. Both vertical types will stay clear of the outboard prop when retracted or fully lowered. Good luck in your solution ! GO _www.wrinkleboat.webs.com_ (http://www.wrinkleboat.webs.com) for 2013 WICR event info

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Chewed up rudder
by Lou 05 Feb '13

05 Feb '13

I just wanted to post this so that others might avoid such an incident. I ran my M-15 aground on a sandy bottom, which would have been no problem, however as the rudder kicked up I turned it unknowingly into the prop of my engine. I took about an inch off the trailing edge of my rudder that I will now have to fix. I don't know if this has happened to anyone else or if it has been posted before but I wanted to make you aware that this can happen.

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video - 46 seconds of yesterday
by Nebwest2＠aol.com 05 Feb '13

05 Feb '13

_http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Timb5emKPbQ_ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Timb5emKPbQ)

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posting photos
by mack warner 05 Feb '13

05 Feb '13

You can easily post photo on the Montgomery Sailboat face book. A lot of pictures are already there. https://www.facebook.com/groups/330782353662726/

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Re: M_Boats: Bow pulpit...
by SALGLESSER＠aol.com 05 Feb '13

05 Feb '13

Nice job, thanx for sharing. sal In a message dated 2/4/2013 6:22:32 P.M. Mountain Standard Time, capnlou(a)ec.rr.com writes: I have been meaning to post this for awhile and I wasn't quite sure about how to do it. I hope this will work as I would like to share this project with others on the site. It was allot of work to make this however it does dress up the boat nicely and allows launching the anchor from the cockpit. Missing from this picture is one more roller that is mounted to the stansion that holds the top of the anchor up so it self deploys under its own weight.

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Sharing Montgomery Photos
by David Grah 05 Feb '13

05 Feb '13

I tried asking this question to "boats owner" email but seemed to get myself unsubscribed by accident instead. Excuse me if I ask it here. I don't remember if it is possible to post photos to the group and, if it is, how it is done. If it is not possible, I wonder how other members have successfully shared photos. I recently installed a ladder on my Montgomery 15 and wonder if others would be interested in images. Thanks! David Grah Bishop California Montgomery 15

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Re: M_Boats: Bow pulpit...
by bownez＠juno.com 05 Feb '13

05 Feb '13

Lou, Excellent work, congratulations! Now, can you make me one for my M-17 please? Bones ____________________________________________________________ OVERSTOCK ipads: $30.93 Get 32GB Apple iPad for as low as $30.93. Limit 1.Day. Grab yours Now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/51108e2d4e94ce2d7109st03vuc

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