Hi Rick.... Just so you know...the backstay adjuster uses the inner holes on each of the stern mounted chainplates. The outer holes are for the split backstay. Bob From: JDavies104@aol.comDate: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:09:55 -0400Subject: Re: M_Boats: rudder questionTo: ocean37@hotmail.com; rick@skyko.com; montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.comI've owned M-17 #633 for almost a year, and have wondered from time to time what the eye-strap and cam cleat on the top of the transom were originally intended for! I am using the eye-strap as the lower anchor of a backstay tensioner, and the cam cleat to make fast a line holding the swim ladder, but Bob's revelation makes me now want to try using my fixed rudder, (which has been stored in my garage). The Ida Sailor kick-up I have been using is great for responding to slight touches on the bottom or floating debris (I sail the Potomac near DC, and that's not so unusual), but is a bear to get back down in a good breeze without heaving to. That's OK when cruising, not so good when racing. Thanks, Bob, for solving the mystery of the extra hardware! Since I think the eye-strap will do double duty for the rudder lift line and the backstay tensioner, I'll give the fixed rudder a try!RickM-17 #633 Lynne L**************Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars.(http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007)