[Rhodes22-list] Major Problem Minor Repair

[Leland]

Graham,

You are correct that the single blue line is used for raising and lowering
the rudder.  Once the rudder is down, you pull the two red lines (attached
together with a loop handle at the top) to pull the rudder all the way back
up against the transom.  You then tighten the clutch on the red llines to
ensure the rudder remains against the transom.

Here's a picture of the red lines and the loop handle:

At_Ease_-_7-3-09_006.jpg
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If the rudder isn't pulled back all the way, so much that it is slightly
backwards, your steering won't be as good.  It's surprising how much of a
difference it makes.  

If you secure the rudder at a 45 degree angle you can use it to skull your
boat as fast as 3 knots in calm water.  You can't do it for long unless
you're an Olympian.

Lee



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