I always remove mine. -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Tom Jenkins Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 12:30 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: M_Boats: dangling motors Montgomery people, On occasion, raising even a Honda 5 onto the outboard bracket of a 17 seems threatening to the skeleton, so I am wondering if any of you with a 21st century M17 leaves the iron jib in place while traveling. The transom and bracket look strong, but I certainly would not want to compromise any of that nice fiberglass. Sorry if this has been discussed already. Thanks, Tom Jenkins M17 Scintilla (2004) _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.8/1414 - Release Date: 5/4/2008 12:31 PM