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Re: Do I really need one ? - No
By:Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks
Date: 4/25/2000, 8:51 am
In Response To: Do I really need one ? (Derek)

You can paddle the Double without a rudder. However, unlike singles, I think rudders on a double are a big help. Steering with two people thinking different thoughts can get tricky.

But, don't wait for the rudder. Go paddling.

: Nick (or others) While we are on the subject. I have been waiting FOREVER for
: my rudder kit to arrive (over 3 weeks now). I'm putting on the final coat
: of varnish tonight and want to paddle my new Double ASAP. Do I really need
: a rudder for this boat?

: Derek

Messages In This Thread

Guillemot rudder
Warren -- 4/23/2000, 8:30 pm
rudder block after bonding shells
Vaclav -- 4/27/2000, 9:25 pm
Re: Guillemot rudder
Robert Woodard -- 4/25/2000, 8:29 pm
Re: Guillemot rudder--why? *Pic*
Shawn B -- 4/24/2000, 2:33 pm
rudder - self fulfilling prophecy
Allen R. -- 4/24/2000, 3:29 pm
Re: Guillemot rudder
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 4/24/2000, 8:48 am
Do I really need one ?
Derek -- 4/24/2000, 6:02 pm
Re: Do I really need one ? - No
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 4/25/2000, 8:51 am