Tod, If the Sandra asking the question is the lady from Dalton, GA, I believe her boat is an M-15. If so, couldn't she install the rudder just before backing down the ramp, and if concerned about dragging , retract it? Assuming, of course, that ALL M-15's have kick-up rudders. I'm not that familar with the 15, but I've seen the kick-up rudder sticking straight out behind an M-15. Clarence ----- Original Message ----- From: <htmills@bright.net> To: <seawitchlj@yahoo.com>; <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2003 12:12 PM Subject: RE: M_Boats: Sequencing on launch
Hi, Sandra
I guess you have a 17, right? I always mount the rudder and tiller before launching and have not had any problems yet with grounding out. I did it once in the water but found it to be a royal pain, especially getting the split ring in the little hole under the lowermost gudgeon.
Yes, you can steer the boat using only the engine. In fact, that may make it simpler because then there is only the motor to turn.
Tod
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