Thomas: Some RudderCraft rudder setups have a mast crutch system. If this is on Gail's new-to-her boat the rudder must stay on the transom in order to support the mast crutch to support the mast. (This also assumes that there is no stand-alone mast crutch to put on the tansom ... again this depends on what the prior owner(s) have done with the boat.) :: Dave Scobie :: SV SWALLOW - https://sv-swallow.com :: Montgomery 6'8" #650 :: Truck camper - https://truckpopupcamper.wordpress.com/ :: Ramblings - https://scoobsramblings.wordpress.com/ :: former M17 owner #375 SWEET PEA - https://m17-375.com/ <http://www.m17-375.webs.com/> :: former M15 owner #288 - http://www.freewebs.com/m15-name-scred On Tue, Feb 2, 2021 at 12:37 PM Thomas Buzzi <thomaspbuzzi@gmail.com> wrote:
I have a Ruddercraft Rudder and it is simply hung off the transom on only gudgeons and pintles. What is a mast structure that is involved??
On Tue, Feb 2, 2021 at 2:29 PM Dave Scobie <scoobscobie@gmail.com> wrote:
Gail:
what is the rudder arrangement? if the rudder is a RudderCraft with an integrated mast support it CANNOT be removed when towing/transporting.
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