Hi Everyone,
I thought I'd try and start a discussion about Ruddercraft rudder systems. I converted my old original rudder to a new RC system a year and a half ago which includes the rudder, tiller and mast crutch.
I love the rudder and tiller. Being able to swing the rudder up and out of the water is great. I never have to take it off to replace it with the mast crutch anymore.
My rudder does have a slight hum but then I know I'm zipping along at over 5.5 Knts.
What I am not happy with is the mast crutch though. It seems over time the smaller diameter round tube that is supposed to slip up and down in the larger square tube has bent slightly from stepping the mast and now it is a bear to slide up and down. I have started to rig up and old windsurfing mast with a block and tackle to be able to pulpit up for stepping.
If anyone else has any comments please feel free to chime in. I am about to call rudder craft to talk with them about the issue
I thought I'd try and start a discussion about Ruddercraft rudder systems. I converted my old original rudder to a new RC system a year and a half ago which includes the rudder, tiller and mast crutch.
I love the rudder and tiller. Being able to swing the rudder up and out of the water is great. I never have to take it off to replace it with the mast crutch anymore.
My rudder does have a slight hum but then I know I'm zipping along at over 5.5 Knts.
What I am not happy with is the mast crutch though. It seems over time the smaller diameter round tube that is supposed to slip up and down in the larger square tube has bent slightly from stepping the mast and now it is a bear to slide up and down. I have started to rig up and old windsurfing mast with a block and tackle to be able to pulpit up for stepping.
If anyone else has any comments please feel free to chime in. I am about to call rudder craft to talk with them about the issue