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A rudder for the challenger
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 6:48 am
by awoodman
Re: A rudder for the challenger
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 7:54 am
by awoodman
After rummaging through parts came up with...a steering quick disconect..
Re: A rudder for the challenger
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 7:59 am
by richg99
Interesting and very nice wood work.
regards, Rich
Re: A rudder for the challenger
Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 8:33 am
by awoodman
Re: A rudder for the challenger
Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 2:55 pm
by richg99
Lots of very creative ideas there. Looks like it would be a shame to put that craft into the water! Ha...
Only thing I would consider changing is the lightweight brass swivel clasp. I'd use clips like these..
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regards, rich
p.s. While I haven't gone to a bungee load on my rudder yet, I did flatten a tire balancing weight and glue/screw it on the end. Added a bit of weight to keep her down. My paddling speed in still water doesn't add much up-thrust.....RG
Re: A rudder for the challenger
Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 5:54 am
by awoodman
A weight added to the rudder might be a good idea...the bungee tends to add tension to the line when turning....
The rudder works fine without the bungee when using it for a controlled drift while fishing...with just a slight breeze now and then the rudder works like a dream for this application.. just paddle a stroke from either side when stopped and keep on casting because the rudder will take over in the direction of the drift..it is assume.. After 3 1/2 hrs of fishing yesterday I realy put to the test....The adjustible center console works great with the foot pegs..their is 6 1/2'' between the side of the console and the rudder controlls..plenty of room to have the feet on one or the other....
Re: A rudder for the challenger
Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 7:58 am
by richg99
I am using "opposing bungees" on my rudder to have it return to mid-ships whenever I let off the control lines.
Even with that arrangement, though, I am thinking about placing the steering cords in their stoppers......to keep her dead center when I am paddling long, straight distances...which doesn't happen often. regards, Rich
Re: A rudder for the challenger
Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 7:29 pm
by awoodman
Yea..I tried that but I didn't want to always have to keep tension on one or the other peddle....
I have to make a drift sock for my next project..those work great....
Re: A rudder for the challenger
Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 10:03 pm
by richg99
Actually, I think the opposing bungees keep all pressure off of the control lines/pedals unless you are turning.
When turning, it takes a bit more pressure to move them, of course.
regards, Rich