Guest Posted July 13, 2004 Posted July 13, 2004 I have searched the archieves and only found a handfull of pictures of rudders. Does anyone have any closeup shots of full kickup rudders that I can view, to fabricate my own little modifed one for my smaller skiff? Quote
Designer Posted July 14, 2004 Posted July 14, 2004 Oyster, Here is the rudder pic from the CD. I had to resize it down so I hope that it is clear. [attachment over 4 years old deleted by admin] Quote
Steve Day Posted July 14, 2004 Posted July 14, 2004 Oyster, I thought you were the old hand and you have helped me quite a few times. I thank you for that. In return, here are a few pictures of my Spindrift rudder in various stages of development during construction. Along with Graham's shot, these should help on how his general design works. I hope these help. Steve [attachment over 4 years old deleted by admin] Quote
Guest Posted July 14, 2004 Posted July 14, 2004 Well Steve, I am not above asking and getting other perspectives as I get older. This area is not new but I did not or do I work with it everyday. This size boat requires a lot of planning for storage and proportions, as not to overkill for the purpose and size, if that makes any smarts to you, coming from me. Sometimes, my words and brain do no spell and write the same thing. Thanks both of you, and I will review this information. Actually most of my smaller skiffs, with no motor, are either poled , sculled or rowed. We deal with so little depth of water, sailing anything under 20 foot has been very limited for me. Quote
Guest Posted July 16, 2004 Posted July 16, 2004 Well, with help from this group and from the main forum, I made it to a good compromise on the rudder, and its all put together. No its not that fancy dancy stuff you guys make, but form has its advantages over glits. Thanks again. Quote
Guest Posted July 16, 2004 Posted July 16, 2004 A hybird size, for a 14' and it works. I will rebuild it in solid woods, since I will probably have the usual plywood problems. But we will use it till it goes 'south' as we say down here. [attachment over 4 years old deleted by admin] Quote
Steve Day Posted July 16, 2004 Posted July 16, 2004 Works for me. I think that will do just fine for quite a while. Steve Quote
warthog5 Posted July 18, 2004 Posted July 18, 2004 Does Pearl know that you have that hunk of wood in her living room? She's gonn'a grab that handle and use it to put a Knot on your head. HeHe Quote
Guest Posted July 18, 2004 Posted July 18, 2004 Does Pearl know that you have that hunk of wood in her living room?She's gonn'a grab that handle and use it to put a Knot on your head. HeHe I did it while she was at work. Its on the stern now. SO I am all forgiven. Quote
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