double trouble

Posted By: goose p14#164------WebKitFormBoundaryH70a+jT4kYLWAWRG
Date: 11/5/09 6:18p.m.

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In Response To: That also happens with the wooden stock kickup I have (Eric, P-19 and Zuma, Austin,TX)

I had an original p14 rudder casing, with a blade from a Sabot...and made a copy for my second rudder using a sabot leeboard for the blade. The foil shapes are nice, and they kick up. I glassed the upper portions for strength, and angled the gudgeons about 10 degrees so the leeward rudder is vertical at normal heeling angle. It's comforting (to a point) to know that the store-bought rudders have issues as well. I put $$$ hinged cam cleats on which pop out if I strike something, and pulleys to ease the pulling down side friction. Better than the original, but not perfect. In kelpy (Monterey) and grassy (Tomales Bay) areas I have twice the problems. The original rudder is now my cockpit table.