MERLIN ROCKET FORUM

Topic : Lifting rudder wanted

Does anyone have a decent lifting rudder for sale?cash waiting for a good example(my pintles measure 8" top to top)


Posted: 29/07/2005 13:03:28
By: Ben 3451
I have a carbon head/tiller and blade assembly that would do the job just fine! 
(Built by Roger Angel - Multiple International Moth World Champion/Boat Builder)

However there's a fly in the ointment I am afraid:

You'll find the industry standard rudder fitting spacing for racing dinghies is predominantly 175mm (All but 7 inches) Winder, Driver, Jenkins and Rowsell all subscribe to this school of thought.

Cruising boats like Wayfarers, Wanderer's, Laser 2000's etc are predominantly 198mm (All but 8 inches)
Jacko is the only racing dinghy builder I know of who builds to this dimension.

Hence the assembly I have is 175mm with a pintle (Pin) on the top fitting of the rudder and a gudgeon (Hole) on the bottom.

Looks like you'll be getting the drills out if you want best choice of what people have kicking around their garages!!


Posted: 29/07/2005 15:35:42
By: Glen Truswell
Looks like I will have to do some DIY then,Glen Thanks for the advice and I'll call you tonite to discuss your offer...


Posted: 29/07/2005 18:45:35
By: Ben 3451

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