We just recently relocated our 1987 O'day 192 to a lake that has shallow water at the docks such that we aren't able to mount the rudder until we are out in the main "bay" of the lake. The rudder that we are using is the original to the boat and, as best as I can tell, there is no way to kick up the rudder in order to get in and out of the dock without dragging the rudder on the ground. The rudder pivots, but I don't any way to lock in the up position or even lift the rudder up. There is line attach to the rudder that goes to a cleat on the bottom the tiller, but pulling on the line does not bring the rudder up. It's sandy, but we certainly can't reverse over the rudder. I have been looking at the follow site for a kick up rudder.
http://www.ruddercraft.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=163
Before we commit to spending $600, we would like to see if there are other, cheaper, options. BTW, this is our first year owning this boat so we are still in the process of learning about the systems and available parts out there. Any advice, pictures, thoughts...are appreciated.
Thank you. Happy Sailing!
http://www.ruddercraft.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=163
Before we commit to spending $600, we would like to see if there are other, cheaper, options. BTW, this is our first year owning this boat so we are still in the process of learning about the systems and available parts out there. Any advice, pictures, thoughts...are appreciated.
Thank you. Happy Sailing!