I use a single line that goes thru a hole in the rudder just above the center gudgeon with a knot in the end of it and the line runs up thru a cam cleat at the top of the transom. See " Windsong" inte MSOG photo album. It works fine when I need it to raise the rudder or adjust the height at the dock.
Perry Bolin " Windsong " M17 # 226 Well, that's a good point, Clarence. Perhaps the 2:1 isn't really needed.
Maybe the thing for anyone contemplating the mod is to first tie the line to the rudder gudgeon and see if that works acceptably. Could maybe save a few dollars.
One thing to watch: lines have been known to pop out of cam cleats on occasion, so when on the ramp it may be a good thing to fasten it more securely. It would be a bummer if the rudder should drop on the ramp.
Thanks,
Tod
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