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Re: Kayak rudder

Posted By: Joe O'
Date: Sunday, 9 January 2000, at 11:18 a.m.

In Response To: Kayak rudder (Timothy Dwyer)

> I am building a 19' sea kayak specifically
> for recreational racing. The design requires
> a rudder. The typical sea kayak rudder using
> foot pedals seems sloppy in comparison to
> some rudders used on such go fast kayaks as
> the x-par missile which uses a
> "tiller" for foot control and an
> over the stern rudder that stays in the
> water (it doesn't swing up onto the stern
> like most rudders). I've had difficulty
> finding a company who will sell one to me.
> Comments and suggestions welcome--because
> I'm stuck. Thanks, Tim

I don't have any suggestions on the rudder although I prefer skegs anyways.I am interested in knowing more about the design you are working on though.Thanks. Joe

Messages In This Thread

Kayak rudder
Timothy Dwyer -- Tuesday, 21 December 1999, at 12:18 p.m.

Re: Kayak rudder
lee -- Tuesday, 21 December 1999, at 8:10 p.m.

Re: Kayak rudder
Will Brockman -- Thursday, 30 December 1999, at 11:10 a.m.

Re: Kayak rudder
Joe O' -- Sunday, 9 January 2000, at 11:18 a.m.

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