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Re: fabricating a rudder
By:Rob Cochrane
Date: 3/14/1999, 7:33 am
In Response To: fabricating a rudder (Davy Riggs)

> Hi Gang!

> Brian Cunningham suggested I ask the bretheren if anyone knows of plans,
> drawings or germaine information on making a good rudder for a double
> kayak. I've already been told a bunch of stuff I know re. people's poor
> opinions of rudders which my customer doesn't share. They'll have to be
> fitted with rudders- I just don't want to give up that much of the
> profits. I'd be especially interested to hear if anyone has done this and
> what lessons might be gleaned from the experience. Many thanks! Davy

Hi All

I have plans for a rudder made from 4mm Aly plate and 16mm x 50mm Aly flat bar with two versions for both single and bouble. Only one problem. The design is for my range of Kayaks which have a vertical stern, so some modification may be needed to fit your particular kayak. Drawings are in AutoCAD .dwg file and can be E-mailed for snail mailed A4 size.

Rob

Messages In This Thread

fabricating a rudder
Davy Riggs -- 3/14/1999, 3:21 am
Re: fabricating a rudder
Gary Toffelmire -- 3/14/1999, 12:50 pm
Re: fabricating a rudder - Nick's Plans?
Shawn Baker -- 3/15/1999, 12:52 am
Re: fabricating a rudder - Nick's Plans?
Gary Toffelmire -- 3/15/1999, 6:09 pm
Re: fabricating a rudder
Jerry Weinraub -- 3/14/1999, 11:33 am
Re: fabricating a rudder
Rob Cochrane -- 3/14/1999, 7:33 am
Re: fabricating a rudder
Gary Toffelmire -- 3/14/1999, 12:52 pm