[Rhodes22-list] Rudders-loss overboard

[Slim]

Mike,

The only times I've (intentionally) removed my rudder is when I've done my
bottom painting.  Since it swings up, you should be able to free it from a
submerged line or something.  It looks like Stan has a better plan on the
new boats using fast pins.  Personally, I like the hose clamp method--KISS.

Slim

On 8/17/06 1:26 PM, "Michael D. Weisner" <mweisner at ebsmed.com> wrote:

> Is it ever desirable to have the rudder assembly easily detachable, without
> tools and me dangling overboard?  Is it a good idea to firmly attach the
> rudder, just in case of an emergency, like hanging up on a submerged line or
> mooring?  Just wonderin'
> 
> Mike
> s/v Shanghai'd Summer
> 
> 
> From: "Rob Lowe" <rlowe at vt.edu>
>> Someone showed me the trick of taking a metal hose clamp and putting it on
>> pintle and tightening it down once the rudder was mounted.  Keeps the
> rudder
>> from popping out.
>> 
>> Rob Lowe
>> S/V Getaway
> 
> 
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