[Rhodes22-list] Rudder Pin

[Rick]

Rob,

I think you meant this, but just to be clear.  A releasing rudder cleat
should only be used to allow the rudder blade to rotate up.  This would
replace the OEM line clutch.

To secure the rudder assembly to the transom pintles, a spring tab should be
used on the upper pintle to grasp the gudgeon.  This allows the whole rudder
assembly to pop off if, say, a wave drops the boat onto the bottom.  Loosing
the rudder assembly is preferable to tearing the pintles out of the transom.

Stan should have integrated pintle/spring tabs that fit his stock gudgeons.

Rick

On Wed, Jan 5, 2011 at 2:30 PM, Lowe, Rob <rlowe at vt.edu> wrote:

> Lee/Joe,
> I too use a hose clamp on the pintle to hold my rudder in place.  If you
> are afraid of busting the rudder when running aground, a releasing rudder
> cleat might be worth investing in.  A bit pricey, but I added one to my
> boat.  Pretty sure Rummy has one too.  The cleat will hold your rudder line
> in place, but will release if you hit something.
>
> Rob
> S/V Getaway
> 1976 Rhodes 22
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