Here's a question I'd like feeback on:
In regards to the rudder shaft strap (Gudgeon), why don't you see them on the rudders of the following vessels:
Morris 28
Bristol 27, 32 (first generation)
Cape Dory 28 (perhaps the 25, 26 and 27 as well)
Sea Sprite 28
All the above have keel hung rudders, and some are not even a one piece shaft.
What are your thoughts?
Ebb? I know our beloved vessels have them. Could this strap be unique to how our "original" rudders were made? Pearson didn't build composite rudders on ours, if they had, do you think they would have found it necessary to add the strap?
I ask your input, as I'm not building an original configuration but rather a new composite, cored, sheathed and the likes.
Respectfully,
Chance Smith
(Formerly) Sea Sprite 23 #760 (Heritage)
(Formerly) Commander #256 (Ceili)