Montgomery 15 Questions, esp. where to get a rudder
Hi all, I recently purchased a M-15 and have really enjoyed learning to sail on this great boat. Unfortunately someone stole my rudder. I’ve been hoping to get it back (I’ve been keeping an eye out on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and E-bay but I’ve not seen it yet). So, I’m looking for a replacement. I checked out Rudder Craft; seems like they have a nice rudder for an M-15 but they are pricey AND not the beautiful mahogany rudder my boat had originally. Any advice/recommendations will be appreciated. Mike Britten 720-561-0771 Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows
Are you up to building one Mike? I’ve used Ruddercraft ( formerly IdaSail) and the rudder was great. On this site the newer ones have mixed reviews. If you build, foil shape is very important. I’m sure Dave Scobie will weigh in, he is a great resource. Ed M15 375 Murrelet Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 17, 2021, at 12:20 PM, Mike and Therese Britten-Johnson <brittjohns@msn.com> wrote:
Hi all,
I recently purchased a M-15 and have really enjoyed learning to sail on this great boat. Unfortunately someone stole my rudder. I’ve been hoping to get it back (I’ve been keeping an eye out on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and E-bay but I’ve not seen it yet).
So, I’m looking for a replacement. I checked out Rudder Craft; seems like they have a nice rudder for an M-15 but they are pricey AND not the beautiful mahogany rudder my boat had originally.
Any advice/recommendations will be appreciated.
Mike Britten 720-561-0771
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Mike: Just the rudder or the entire rudder/cheeks/tiller assembly? :: Dave Scobie :: M6'8" #650 :: SV SWALLOW - sv-swallow.com :: former owner M17 #375 SWEET PEA - m17-375.com :: former owner M15 #288 SCRED - m15namedscred.wordpress.com <<-- new site! On Fri, Sep 17, 2021, 12:19 PM Mike and Therese Britten-Johnson < brittjohns@msn.com> wrote:
Hi all,
I recently purchased a M-15 and have really enjoyed learning to sail on this great boat. Unfortunately someone stole my rudder. I’ve been hoping to get it back (I’ve been keeping an eye out on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and E-bay but I’ve not seen it yet).
So, I’m looking for a replacement. I checked out Rudder Craft; seems like they have a nice rudder for an M-15 but they are pricey AND not the beautiful mahogany rudder my boat had originally.
Any advice/recommendations will be appreciated.
Mike Britten 720-561-0771
Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows
I put rudder inside the cabin of my M-15 and use a simple hasp and padlock to secure the hatchboards and cabin. Check with your insurance about your rudder replacement cost. Steve M-15 # 335 -----Original Message----- From: Mike and Therese Britten-Johnson Sent: Friday, September 17, 2021 12:19 PM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: Montgomery 15 Questions, esp. where to get a rudder Hi all, I recently purchased a M-15 and have really enjoyed learning to sail on this great boat. Unfortunately someone stole my rudder. I’ve been hoping to get it back (I’ve been keeping an eye out on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and E-bay but I’ve not seen it yet). So, I’m looking for a replacement. I checked out Rudder Craft; seems like they have a nice rudder for an M-15 but they are pricey AND not the beautiful mahogany rudder my boat had originally. Any advice/recommendations will be appreciated. Mike Britten 720-561-0771 Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows
I haven’t checked with insurance company yet, good idea. I was careless, I usually lock it in the cabin but I already had so much in the cabin that I left it out. That won’t happen again. Mike Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows From: Steve Trapp via montgomery_boats<mailto:montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Friday, September 17, 2021 4:58 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats<mailto:montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Cc: Steve Trapp<mailto:stevetrapp@Q.com> Subject: M_Boats: Re: Montgomery 15 Questions, esp. where to get a rudder I put rudder inside the cabin of my M-15 and use a simple hasp and padlock to secure the hatchboards and cabin. Check with your insurance about your rudder replacement cost. Steve M-15 # 335 -----Original Message----- From: Mike and Therese Britten-Johnson Sent: Friday, September 17, 2021 12:19 PM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: Montgomery 15 Questions, esp. where to get a rudder Hi all, I recently purchased a M-15 and have really enjoyed learning to sail on this great boat. Unfortunately someone stole my rudder. I’ve been hoping to get it back (I’ve been keeping an eye out on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and E-bay but I’ve not seen it yet). So, I’m looking for a replacement. I checked out Rudder Craft; seems like they have a nice rudder for an M-15 but they are pricey AND not the beautiful mahogany rudder my boat had originally. Any advice/recommendations will be appreciated. Mike Britten 720-561-0771 Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows
Check out Bobby's Boat Works about possibly building a factory-like wood replacement https://www.bobbysboatworks.com/ I wouldn't personally go for an idasailor replacement, it doesn't have as sleek of a kick-up mechanism, and it's not as tough. For inland sailing it is okay, but the HDPE rudder blades have been known to fail in rough seas. Sincerely, Tyler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike and Therese Britten-Johnson" <brittjohns@msn.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Cc: "Steve Trapp" <stevetrapp@Q.com> Sent: Friday, September 17, 2021 4:23:08 PM Subject: M_Boats: Re: Montgomery 15 Questions, esp. where to get a rudder I haven’t checked with insurance company yet, good idea. I was careless, I usually lock it in the cabin but I already had so much in the cabin that I left it out. That won’t happen again. Mike Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows From: Steve Trapp via montgomery_boats<mailto:montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Friday, September 17, 2021 4:58 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats<mailto:montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Cc: Steve Trapp<mailto:stevetrapp@Q.com> Subject: M_Boats: Re: Montgomery 15 Questions, esp. where to get a rudder I put rudder inside the cabin of my M-15 and use a simple hasp and padlock to secure the hatchboards and cabin. Check with your insurance about your rudder replacement cost. Steve M-15 # 335 -----Original Message----- From: Mike and Therese Britten-Johnson Sent: Friday, September 17, 2021 12:19 PM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: Montgomery 15 Questions, esp. where to get a rudder Hi all, I recently purchased a M-15 and have really enjoyed learning to sail on this great boat. Unfortunately someone stole my rudder. I’ve been hoping to get it back (I’ve been keeping an eye out on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and E-bay but I’ve not seen it yet). So, I’m looking for a replacement. I checked out Rudder Craft; seems like they have a nice rudder for an M-15 but they are pricey AND not the beautiful mahogany rudder my boat had originally. Any advice/recommendations will be appreciated. Mike Britten 720-561-0771 Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows
Mike: So the entire rudder assembly? But just the wooden blade? :: Dave Scobie :: M6'8" #650 :: SV SWALLOW - sv-swallow.com :: former owner M17 #375 SWEET PEA - m17-375.com :: former owner M15 #288 SCRED - m15namedscred.wordpress.com <<-- new site! On Fri, Sep 17, 2021, 4:23 PM Mike and Therese Britten-Johnson < brittjohns@msn.com> wrote:
I haven’t checked with insurance company yet, good idea.
I was careless, I usually lock it in the cabin but I already had so much in the cabin that I left it out. That won’t happen again.
Mike
Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows
From: Steve Trapp via montgomery_boats<mailto: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Friday, September 17, 2021 4:58 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats<mailto: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Cc: Steve Trapp<mailto:stevetrapp@Q.com> Subject: M_Boats: Re: Montgomery 15 Questions, esp. where to get a rudder
I put rudder inside the cabin of my M-15 and use a simple hasp and padlock to secure the hatchboards and cabin. Check with your insurance about your rudder replacement cost. Steve M-15 # 335
-----Original Message----- From: Mike and Therese Britten-Johnson Sent: Friday, September 17, 2021 12:19 PM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: Montgomery 15 Questions, esp. where to get a rudder
Hi all,
I recently purchased a M-15 and have really enjoyed learning to sail on this great boat. Unfortunately someone stole my rudder. I’ve been hoping to get it back (I’ve been keeping an eye out on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and E-bay but I’ve not seen it yet).
So, I’m looking for a replacement. I checked out Rudder Craft; seems like they have a nice rudder for an M-15 but they are pricey AND not the beautiful mahogany rudder my boat had originally.
Any advice/recommendations will be appreciated.
Mike Britten 720-561-0771
Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows
Dave, The whole assembly unfortunately. Mike Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows From: Dave Scobie<mailto:scoobscobie@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, September 17, 2021 5:56 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats<mailto:montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Subject: M_Boats: Re: Montgomery 15 Questions, esp. where to get a rudder Mike: So the entire rudder assembly? But just the wooden blade? :: Dave Scobie :: M6'8" #650 :: SV SWALLOW - sv-swallow.com :: former owner M17 #375 SWEET PEA - m17-375.com :: former owner M15 #288 SCRED - m15namedscred.wordpress.com <<-- new site! On Fri, Sep 17, 2021, 4:23 PM Mike and Therese Britten-Johnson < brittjohns@msn.com> wrote:
I haven’t checked with insurance company yet, good idea.
I was careless, I usually lock it in the cabin but I already had so much in the cabin that I left it out. That won’t happen again.
Mike
Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows
From: Steve Trapp via montgomery_boats<mailto: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Friday, September 17, 2021 4:58 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats<mailto: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Cc: Steve Trapp<mailto:stevetrapp@Q.com> Subject: M_Boats: Re: Montgomery 15 Questions, esp. where to get a rudder
I put rudder inside the cabin of my M-15 and use a simple hasp and padlock to secure the hatchboards and cabin. Check with your insurance about your rudder replacement cost. Steve M-15 # 335
-----Original Message----- From: Mike and Therese Britten-Johnson Sent: Friday, September 17, 2021 12:19 PM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: Montgomery 15 Questions, esp. where to get a rudder
Hi all,
I recently purchased a M-15 and have really enjoyed learning to sail on this great boat. Unfortunately someone stole my rudder. I’ve been hoping to get it back (I’ve been keeping an eye out on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and E-bay but I’ve not seen it yet).
So, I’m looking for a replacement. I checked out Rudder Craft; seems like they have a nice rudder for an M-15 but they are pricey AND not the beautiful mahogany rudder my boat had originally.
Any advice/recommendations will be appreciated.
Mike Britten 720-561-0771
Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows
Mike. There is no source for the cheeks and the bits internal kickup assembly. Contact RudderCraft and get the fiberglass foil (rudder). I don't recommend the HDPE version as they ALL warp and many have broken. :: Dave Scobie :: M6'8" #650 :: Baba 30 #233 DEJA VU :: SV SWALLOW - sv-swallow.com :: former owner M17 #375 SWEET PEA - m17-375.com :: former owner M15 #288 SCRED - m15namedscred.wordpress.com <<-- new site! On Fri, Sep 17, 2021, 6:40 PM Mike and Therese Britten-Johnson < brittjohns@msn.com> wrote:
Dave,
The whole assembly unfortunately.
Mike
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From: Dave Scobie<mailto:scoobscobie@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, September 17, 2021 5:56 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats<mailto: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Subject: M_Boats: Re: Montgomery 15 Questions, esp. where to get a rudder
Mike:
So the entire rudder assembly? But just the wooden blade?
:: Dave Scobie :: M6'8" #650 :: SV SWALLOW - sv-swallow.com :: former owner M17 #375 SWEET PEA - m17-375.com :: former owner M15 #288 SCRED - m15namedscred.wordpress.com <<-- new site!
On Fri, Sep 17, 2021, 4:23 PM Mike and Therese Britten-Johnson < brittjohns@msn.com> wrote:
I haven’t checked with insurance company yet, good idea.
I was careless, I usually lock it in the cabin but I already had so much in the cabin that I left it out. That won’t happen again.
Mike
Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows
From: Steve Trapp via montgomery_boats<mailto: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Friday, September 17, 2021 4:58 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats<mailto: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Cc: Steve Trapp<mailto:stevetrapp@Q.com> Subject: M_Boats: Re: Montgomery 15 Questions, esp. where to get a rudder
I put rudder inside the cabin of my M-15 and use a simple hasp and padlock to secure the hatchboards and cabin. Check with your insurance about your rudder replacement cost. Steve M-15 # 335
-----Original Message----- From: Mike and Therese Britten-Johnson Sent: Friday, September 17, 2021 12:19 PM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: Montgomery 15 Questions, esp. where to get a rudder
Hi all,
I recently purchased a M-15 and have really enjoyed learning to sail on this great boat. Unfortunately someone stole my rudder. I’ve been hoping to get it back (I’ve been keeping an eye out on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and E-bay but I’ve not seen it yet).
So, I’m looking for a replacement. I checked out Rudder Craft; seems like they have a nice rudder for an M-15 but they are pricey AND not the beautiful mahogany rudder my boat had originally.
Any advice/recommendations will be appreciated.
Mike Britten 720-561-0771
Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows
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