emilikins
Maniac
Hello, y'all, I'm hoping to tap into some creative minds here. I've been searching the forum to see if anyone has done modifications to the old style rudder NOT a conversion to the new style, but I haven't had much luck. I know Alan Glos can make a "new" rudder to fit the old bracket, but I have something else in mind.
1) Keep old rudder from popping out
This summer we've had some launch issues, when we'd get pushed back into the shallows before we could get up and out, and so our rudder would pop out of the bottom of the bracket, making for some drunken steering. So, we are going to see if we can modify it to stay in more securely.
2) Create a pivot similar to the new rudder style
Launching is so much easier with the pivot rudder, since you can pop the blade up and down as necessary. Has anyone tried to create a pivot for the old rudder?
We aren't ready to convert to the new style rudder, as it requires more skill than we feel we have right now. Plus, it can be expensive. Any ideas you guys might have would be appreciated!
1) Keep old rudder from popping out
This summer we've had some launch issues, when we'd get pushed back into the shallows before we could get up and out, and so our rudder would pop out of the bottom of the bracket, making for some drunken steering. So, we are going to see if we can modify it to stay in more securely.
2) Create a pivot similar to the new rudder style
Launching is so much easier with the pivot rudder, since you can pop the blade up and down as necessary. Has anyone tried to create a pivot for the old rudder?
We aren't ready to convert to the new style rudder, as it requires more skill than we feel we have right now. Plus, it can be expensive. Any ideas you guys might have would be appreciated!