In a message dated 8/3/2004 1:32:36 AM Pacific Standard Time, tord_at_tord.nu writes: The very first mod I did to the rudder was method # 1 (see above) and enlarging it, see: http://foldingkayaks.org/gallery/tord/rudder_down but careful examination this Sunday showed that I hadn't taken into the account the "rubber bulb" under the rudder hinge part that is fixed to the hull, somy rudder blade didn't move down as much as shown in the picture. That shall now be amended! I did not notice a downhaul line on your rudder blade. I attached a line (including a 2 foot section of 1/4 inch bungie cord) to the rudder blade. The attachment point on the blade is in line with the rudder pin pivot axis. The downhaul line keeps the rudder down and forward. Otherwise when sailing at higher speeds the blade tends to ride back and up. Tony Niilus *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Aug 03 2004 - 09:19:29 PDT
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