Hi: The rudder on my M17 is painted below the waterline w/ the same bottom paint as that used on the hull. Rudder is raised when at dock. cheers, Shawn Boles Grey Mist (M17 #276 1978) -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Flickasf Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2011 1:21 PM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: finish on ruder of M 15 My rudder is wood, and I do not leave it in the water. I either remove it or kick it up. I striped it down, put penetrating epoxy on the part that get submerged, and then put varnish on the entire thing. Bert Felton _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats When posting, remember that there is no privacy on the Internet!