[Paddlewise] skeg ups

From: Whitesavage & Lyle <nickjean_at_speakeasy.org>
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 1999 12:25:13 -0700
"The other comment here is, "A skeg is a failed rudder.""

I can't agree with this.  A skeg is a device for adjusting the center of
lateral resistance of a boat whereas a rudder is a device for causing
the boat to turn relative to the water.  They serve differrent purposes.

Nick Lyle

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