If you're going to return to the o.e. setup where the rudder slides up and down on a rod, you want three transom gudgeons. The center transom gudgeon is needed to help keep the rod from bending when the rudder is in a raised position. Also, it looks like your upper transom gudgeon has been lowered from the o.e. position, probably to accommodate some after-market rudder. -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats <montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com> On Behalf Of David Bailey via montgomery_boats Sent: Monday, December 16, 2019 4:03 PM To: Monty Email Group <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Subject: M_Boats: Rudder Question So,,,, every picture I’ve seen of the stock rudders has the 3 pintle strap configuration. My stern is set up for 2. The stock rudder I bought also has three. Now I’m asking myself, should I relocate two on my rudder, or modify my stern for 3. I have to assume that if my M17 is original, there is a reason for having 3 on the newer generation?