GO, I'm with you pal. I never trailer with the rudder or motor attached. I have a home brew kick-up rudder (the Ida was not yet available) so I mount that before launch with the blade kicked up. The tiller needs to be locked mid-ship to keep the boat from biasing itself while launching. No problem. Mr. Bones ____________________________________________________________ Citi Simplicity® Card No Late Fees, No Pentalty Rate, and No Annual Fee, Ever. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/56965c55887815c553e18st04vuc