Hi Rich: Do you have the contact information for Frank Royce? Thanks. Maria Jorge -----Original Message----- From: rc2222@postoffice.pacbell.net [mailto:rc2222@postoffice.pacbell.net] Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2002 3:18 PM To: Montgomery Boats Subject: M_Boats: tiller Hi Connie and Tom: I've sailed Really with the J24 Tiller last week in 10 knot steady winds with gusts to 14. Really really sailed well. I didn't need the Forespar at all. As I expected, there was minimal tension on the tiller when going windward. There's also room for two people to sit forward of the tiller, although, it would be a little tight. You have better control of the mainsheet and running lines. Best of all, your weight is right where it's needed without having to stretch your arm to reach the tiller. The tiller and rudder fits just fine in the cabin but I think a 54" tiller might not make it. When attaching the rudder and tiller to the transom, remember to put the tiller under the bridle first because you can't slip it under later. My custom-made M15 tiller arrives next week. The cost is $ 46.00 plus $ 7.50 shipping. Frank Royce has been great to work with. Jerry Montgomery recommended him in a 1996 issue of the Montgomery Newsletter. My only reservation is that Jerry also sold his M15 molds to Chuck McCoy and I'm still waiting for my new boat. Rich Cottrell. _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats