Larry I have also paddled "Merry Hellen II" I sit astride the bow so I can switch the paddle from side to side while leaning on the forestay. I have been able to get her back and into the slip from about 1 mi out in a fairly stiff breeze. George Merry Helen II 96 M15 #602 -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Larry Pegg Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2013 10:48 AM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: M_Boats: Oars/Sweeps for M17? I have "paddled" Pilgrim about two miles back to the dock when the wind completely died and I had no motor. I have also paddled in an out of our slip just to see if I could. I sit on starboard side combing and just paddle like a canoe. worked for me. don't know if it would work in any wind though....? At your service Larry Pegg M17 # 55 Pilgrim -----Original Message----- From: seable <seable@lava.net> To: montgomery_boats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Cc: Marie Kastensmith <kapuaent@lava.net> Sent: Mon, Dec 16, 2013 6:50 pm Subject: M_Boats: Oars/Sweeps for M17? Howzit from Kaneohe Bay? I'm dangerously close to splashing my restored '91 M17 and have options for AUX power; but must wonder if anyone has thought to / or successfully applied oars & locks to the cockpit combings. Or even a transom sweep??? Just checking! We just need to clear our lee shore reef, before we can sail to weather and beyond. Best ideas will be rewarded with an invitation to come over and crew! AloooHa! Mele Kalikimaka e Hauoli Makahiki Hou! Philipp @ SE'ABLE 808- 247-8497 seable@lava.net