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the rudder on the Sun Chaser II tends tilt up to the launch position under much wind. cranking down the nut helps, but then its hard to get up and down. I have come up with a basic line-and-cleat idea to hold the rudder in place but easily let it go in shallow water. The missing part of the...

OK, I'm a dope, found the new thread button and will move the topic to a new thread:confused:

this is an old post, but I have forgotten how to make a new one:rolleyes: the rudder on the Sun Chaser II tends tilt up to the launch position under much wind. cranking down the nut helps, but then its hard to get up and down. I have come up with a basic line-and-cleat idea to hold the rudder...

good info, especially about setting screws! given than, a quick search yielded cam cleat plus fairlead for about half that (link) it is a "beater" boat, so I don't mind doing a bit of modding, if I have a clue

After sailing the Snark quite a bit, the shortcomings become apparent. Most notably are the cleats; the jam cleats tend to let go or hold on (snag) at the wrong time. Any suggestions on inexpensive source for cam cleats that would be the right size? Unfortunately, due to the nature of the...