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Frank Hopper
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Initially Posted - 02/03/2006 :  11:21:09  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
Is this a good idea? I looks about 1/2 to 1/3 the thickness it should be to be made out of starboard.
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frankr
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Response Posted - 02/03/2006 :  13:38:31  Show Profile
I would tend to wonder about warpping/flexing since it's glorified polyethelyne. Also aren't most hung on rudders nearly neutral in bouyancy? Starboard is rather dense. Just my $0.02 worth
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Arlyn Stewart
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Response Posted - 02/03/2006 :  16:52:33  Show Profile  Visit Arlyn Stewart's Homepage
Interesting Frank, I wonder if that is an IDA rudder? The proof of serviceability lies in honest apraisals of those running them... will keep eyes and ears open.
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 02/03/2006 :  21:41:39  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
The owner called it a Champion Performance rudder. (I think)
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willy
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Response Posted - 02/04/2006 :  10:32:45  Show Profile
Except for the cleats and hinge needed to kick the rudder up it looks identical my IDA Rudder which works well and is made of Starboard.
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 02/04/2006 :  10:58:54  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
With all the discussion about IDA rudders, that is the first I have heard that they are made of starboard! I wonder if it is only the kick-up from IDA?
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