the fastest M17 i know is larry yakes CORNDOG. if memory serves he uses the bolt, nut and washer system for both the centerboard pivit and stop pins. CORNDOG doesn't seem to show any less speed. dave scobie M17 #375 - SWEET PEA visit SWEET PEA's www-site - http://www.m17-375.webs.com From: Jim Ellsworth <j_ellsworth@earthlink.net> Date: Thursday, February 25, 2010, 11:41 AM Thanks for the input Doug. At this point I think I am going to try to keep the keel fair and clean. If I went with what you are describing I would try to make an indentation where the bolts are then cover with some sort of filler. Jim -----Original Message-----
From: doug henning <doughenning1@gmail.com> Sent: Feb 25, 2010 7:57 AM
Hi Jim, I also did my 'board. The swivel pin and the stopper pin were stainless bolts; the swivel seemed too thin (3/8") and was bent; the stopper was damaged (gee, I wonder what happened to the P.O.). I went to a non-ferrous fastener company, and was able to get suitable stainless thin-head bolts and thin nylok nuts (went 1/2" on swivel, and 5/16" on retainer). Seem to be working o.k.so far. Granted, the fairness of the hull is now compromised, but the way I sail, I'll never notice the .01 knot difference... Cheers, Doug M17 Poco Cambio
On Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 7:39 AM, R.K.Graves <rkgraves@gmail.com> wrote:
Jim,
What about using a bolt w/lock nut instead of the pin? I've had the centerboard out on our M17 and have kept my eye on that pin ever since.
Randy Graves M17 #410