Mariner kick-up rudder

[Tim Daley]

I recently purchased an Oday Mariner 19 2+2 (1970) and I am trying to figure out how the kick-up rudder works. It appears the cable runs down the pintle side of the rudder and pulls it down into position - just the opposite of the Catalina 22 I used to have where the cable (rope actually) pulled it UP and out of the way when moving into shallow water (gravity allowed it to drop into place)Any drawings or information/description would be appreciated. Also, the cable on this rudder is wire,not rope and I am assuming that is correct? Tim

 

[Justin - O'day Owners' Web]

Rudder

Tim -I have seen Mariners with wire downhauls and with rope. You are correct - the rope hauls the blade down and keeps it there. Check to see if the blade will stay down without the line secured. If so you might want to do without securing it to ensure your rudder can kick up as necessary.Justin - O'day Owners' Web

 

[Gary]

19 rudder

My 19 has a 1/8" line which holds it down. To understand, follow the physics of the line and pivot point of the rudder. Mine snakes up to a jam cleat on the tiller. The line often jammed between the rudder and the alum. plates on either side until installation of a small clamp to hold it in place on the top end of the rudder. This arrangement is very handy for partial depth rudder, as in shallows-but be careful of outboard motor at partial submersion-mine makes contact, allowing for an opportunity to practice fibreglas repair. My rudder floats itself up just fine, but I have to snag it with a noose to hold it up and out of the way for trailer launching. The idea of use of a wire would concern me if you hit something with the rudder, how will it break away? With the swing keel up the rudder is hanging down pretty low and unprotected. I like the idea of my 1/8" line breaking before the rudder/pintles, etc.