Re: [Paddlewise] Rudders

----- Original Message -----
From: "Alex Ferguson" <a.ferguson_at_chem.canterbury.ac.nz>
To: <PaddleWise_at_paddlewise.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 2:35 PM
Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Rudders
<snip>
> An overpriced step in the right direction - could do better.
>
> Alex

Okay, I'll bite. Alex, how about a description in gory detail of your best
rudder system? I'll admit to being quite curious how it's done properly,
even though there is no chance that I will be converted... ;-) Photos would
be nice too if they are available.

I also agree that the sealline system has some serious shortcomings,
especially the fact that it retracts vertically and not flush with the rear
deck. This is a recipe for disaster in even the smallest surf, because the
rudder will be mangled on the bottom if the kayak flips over.  It's also a
problem for cartopping and for carrying the kayak.  For such an expensive
system, I would expect much better in at least this aspect.

Cheers,
Kevin

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