Check out Bobby's Boat Works about possibly building a factory-like wood replacement https://www.bobbysboatworks.com/ I wouldn't personally go for an idasailor replacement, it doesn't have as sleek of a kick-up mechanism, and it's not as tough. For inland sailing it is okay, but the HDPE rudder blades have been known to fail in rough seas. Sincerely, Tyler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike and Therese Britten-Johnson" <brittjohns@msn.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Cc: "Steve Trapp" <stevetrapp@Q.com> Sent: Friday, September 17, 2021 4:23:08 PM Subject: M_Boats: Re: Montgomery 15 Questions, esp. where to get a rudder I haven’t checked with insurance company yet, good idea. I was careless, I usually lock it in the cabin but I already had so much in the cabin that I left it out. That won’t happen again. Mike Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows From: Steve Trapp via montgomery_boats<mailto:montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Friday, September 17, 2021 4:58 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats<mailto:montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Cc: Steve Trapp<mailto:stevetrapp@Q.com> Subject: M_Boats: Re: Montgomery 15 Questions, esp. where to get a rudder I put rudder inside the cabin of my M-15 and use a simple hasp and padlock to secure the hatchboards and cabin. Check with your insurance about your rudder replacement cost. Steve M-15 # 335 -----Original Message----- From: Mike and Therese Britten-Johnson Sent: Friday, September 17, 2021 12:19 PM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: Montgomery 15 Questions, esp. where to get a rudder Hi all, I recently purchased a M-15 and have really enjoyed learning to sail on this great boat. Unfortunately someone stole my rudder. I’ve been hoping to get it back (I’ve been keeping an eye out on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and E-bay but I’ve not seen it yet). So, I’m looking for a replacement. I checked out Rudder Craft; seems like they have a nice rudder for an M-15 but they are pricey AND not the beautiful mahogany rudder my boat had originally. Any advice/recommendations will be appreciated. Mike Britten 720-561-0771 Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows