: I have installed a rudder on my latest stripper. I am wondering about the
: best placement, near the cockpit, for the rudder lift line clamcleat. What
: should I consider before I drill the holes. This is my first retracting
: rudder, having previously used kick-up rudders on racing boats.Your
: thoughts are greatly appreciated.

: Larry C.

Just has to be someplace you can reach it and if it were me I'd want it off to one side in case you ever want to do a rodeo rescue, sitting on the cleat might be a little uncomfy. Also shouldn't be where you'd hit it while paddling, but that shouldn't be a problem as it's usually behind the coaming.

Bill H.