Go with the IdaSailor system. My M-17 sits too low to the ground on the trailer to even launch the boat with the original rudder attached. Besides, it extends down in the water past the shoal draft keel - inviting damage in case of a hard grounding. The IdaSail rudder is really tough. I even whacked it with my outboard prop with no damage at all. Mark House M-17 "Seranita" On Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:00:10 -0800 Jim Poulakis <picfo@comcast.net> wrote:
Lou, I second Scobie's IdaSailor recommendation. I also think the cut-out would serve as a huge drain if the cockpit ever got swamped.
Jim M-17 "Spirit"
On Jan 25, 2011, at 11:52 AM, W David Scobie wrote:
lou:
be careful trailering the boat with the motor on the bracket. i don't trailer my 17 with the motor on the transom because of stress concerns.
the M17s sail better if you use the orignal transom cutout. COG is lower, forward, and more long the centerline.
look at Rudder Craft / IdaSailor for a kick-up rudder -
homepage: http://www.idasailor.com/catalog/default.php
M15/17 specific page: http://www.idasailor.com/catalog/default.php?cPath=45
great company. excellent product support. they will be a the havasu pocket cruser event.
- Dave Scobie - M17 #375 - SWEET PEA - www.m17-375.webs.com - Sage Marine - www.sagemarine.us
--- On Tue, 1/25/11, Louis Remmers <louremmers@yahoo.com> wrote:
YES new holes were drilled and a motor mounting plate was installed. The transom did very well and i was pleased with the outcome. I am now trying to figure out how to make a kick up rudder. The origional had MANY knicks and gouges and I have always been a kick up kind of guy. Thanks for your note . Lou Remmers
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