Tom We cut off 3 inches on the aft end. Re-drill the 1/4 inch holes. Not a problem. Bob
From: tjenk@gte.net To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Date: Sat, 9 May 2009 13:10:13 -0700 Subject: M_Boats: tiller length
I did not try my IdaSailor rudder (2007 vintage) until yesterday, and I too discovered that the 48" tiller reaches 3" past the mainsheet. I have not tried it on the water, but I assume I would have to steer with the tiller raised, and raise it up to the boom for tacking. I can shorten the base about 2" without making a hokey setup, but that is not enough. I would be interested to know why the tiller is so much longer than it is on the stock rudder, and how you folks have solved the problem. I certainly don't want to cut off the nice knob on the fore end.
Thanks, Tom Jenkins 2004 M17 _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
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