Hopped onto Cinnamon for a nice Sunday race this morning and straight away noticed that there was a nut and washer sitting on the deck at the base of tiller and the bolt half hanging out the other side. Sadly the tiller was no longer attached to the neck of the rudder and the rudder was gone with just an hole looking down into the ocean.
A quick swim around the region of the mooring swing in the half that was shallow enough to see yielded no sign of the rudder.
Having no idea whether the rudder floats or sinks in salt water (or any water) i also had an explore around the shoreline without any luck.
Anyone know whether the rudder floats or sinks so i know where to focus my efforts?
Anyone got a spare they can sell me?
Tip for all - make sure the bolt attaching the tiller to the rudder neck is tight and locked.
A quick swim around the region of the mooring swing in the half that was shallow enough to see yielded no sign of the rudder.
Having no idea whether the rudder floats or sinks in salt water (or any water) i also had an explore around the shoreline without any luck.
Anyone know whether the rudder floats or sinks so i know where to focus my efforts?
Anyone got a spare they can sell me?
Tip for all - make sure the bolt attaching the tiller to the rudder neck is tight and locked.