Hi Bill I bought a '76 M17 & since the rudder rod was missing I bought a 3/8" dia. steel rod 48" long at Home Depot, drilled a small hole in each end for a retaining pin and it works fine. I suppose a stainless rod would look nicer and not be subject to rust but the plain steel rod is more available & cheaper. Wayne ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Sylvester" <wmcsyl1@cox.net> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2003 1:51 PM Subject: M_Boats: New old M-17
I am continuing to attempt to restore to my old 1978 M-17. Have finished her tiller and rudder and now need to replace the half inch rod that the rudder turns and slides on. The rod has been eaten away to just above the waterline so I don't know how long the original one was. I would appreciate information of the length of the rod and suggested material. I believe the one I have is stainless steel but the rot makes me wonder.
Thanks,
Bill
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