Bob, Could you send me some copies of those photos? Do you sell a "conversion kit" to change over to the raisable rudder? Thanks, Larry On Sun, 23 Jan 2005 08:37:39 -0800 Bob <Bobeeg@earthlink.net> writes:
Fred
I just sent you some photos of how the system works.
Fair winds Bob Eeg
Frederick M Berthrong wrote:
Re the raisable rudder,
Ever since I got my M17 hull number 300 I have read and see photos of the raisable rudder. I'm not talking about the kick up rudder but the outfit that allows the rudder to slide upward to clear the ground while on the trailer. My M17 did not come with such a contraption. Is the hardware available from somewhere?
Thanks.
Fred Berthrong Dulce, M17 #300
On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 13:02:00 -0800 Larry E Yake <leyake@juno.com> writes:
This question is for Jerry or anyone who has experience with both the old style M17 rudder with the "stepped forward" leading edge below the
hull, and the newer style "straight edge" raiseable rudder.
I have the older style and am in the process of refinishing and resealing it. The seam between the main body of the rudder and the attached
leading edge portion (with 3 - 1/2" wood dowels) had opened and was allowing moisture into the wood. In order to reseal it, I have removed it to clean the surfaces. I am wondering if this would be a good time to convert it to the raiseable "straight edge" type. It has been an inconvenience a few times not being able to raise the rudder, but it is my understanding that the "stepped forward" rudder was the original Lyle Hess design to
better balance the helm. It certain is well balanced. My question is how
much balance would I lose going to the newer design?
Thanks, Larry Yake M17, #200 Tullamore
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