Bob Eeg the current builder can be a great source of M17 information. I used to own an M15. Just reading the messaging back and forth in the last 12 years has shown me just how much information you can get. First, get the M17 back to original as best you can. It will not be cheap but the center board has to get back to the original weight and configuration. Call Bob Eeg and see what material is used today. The originals were bronze...not sure. Ask Bob if a steel CB can be used. It will be a pain to get back into its correct position and get pinned with a stainless bolt. I am not sure that a new steel can be made at home. There is more....like the winch and cable for raising the CB back up. Look into getting a new, original rudder are a flip up type. Could save you hundreds of dollars in shallow waters. Get in touch also with Connie. This elder sailor is treasure of information and other leads. Find out what you can do yourself. Give your restoration time to do correctly the first time. Good luck with the new boat. You have a classic in your possession. Wear that PFD at all times. Larry (ex-M15 owner...I went to power for the Sacramento River) -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of michael beebe via montgomery_boats Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 12:55 PM To: Montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: Hello Hello all. I'm a owner of a 1984 M17, recent purchase. It's missing a few things, standing n running rigging. No spreaders, centerboard gone, rudder cut off short. Are any measures available for these items? Thanks. Also I noticed the cast iron centerboard was done away with in 87' I think. Can I make myself one of ply n epoxy glass, my question, the weight factor, metal #165 +/- , is that weight needed ? Ballast? Added inside? I'm stuck, any thoughts, thanks ever so much, Mike