> I like the Feathercaft rudder for reliable > deployment and trouble-free operation, but have no experience with the > Seaward models. They might be as good, or better. They are very similar. Both are good. In FC the length of the pin is a limiting factor - it will be difficult to replace with a longer one. Seaward is using a regular 1/4" bolt, which can be made shorter or longer if needed. Good thing about FC is that their baldes are hydrofoils, whle Seaward is a plain aliminum sheet (anodized black), and this may cause some difference in drag. I also think that FC has a shorter gap between the upper and lower hinge, than Seaward (which means that the latter will furrow the water more often) - can't tell for sure, as Seaward is stored far from my place. *************************************************************************** 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 Fri May 11 2007 - 13:57:33 PDT
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