Kick up rudder cleat

   Some do, locked by a spring loaded mechanism in the tiller/stock. Lift the tiller and the lock disengages, any hard thump on the rudder blade should be enough to pop the locking mechanism. The one on my Spice broke and I modified it, it still works much the same but I can't really comment on how effective it is in protecting against accidental grounding as I haven't yet tested it in extremis.

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Sam.Spoons Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 07 Mar 12 Location: Manchester UK Online Status: Offline Posts: 3401	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sam.Spoons Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Kick up rudder cleat Posted: 10 May 17 at 11:17pm
	Some do, locked by a spring loaded mechanism in the tiller/stock. Lift the tiller and the lock disengages, any hard thump on the rudder blade should be enough to pop the locking mechanism. The one on my Spice broke and I modified it, it still works much the same but I can't really comment on how effective it is in protecting against accidental grounding as I haven't yet tested it in extremis.
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Guests Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Guest Group	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Quote Reply Posted: 10 May 17 at 11:02pm
	Won't don't rudder blades 'snap' or click down like, say, pen lids?

maxibuddah Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 06 Mar 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1760	Post Options Post Reply Quote maxibuddah Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 10 May 17 at 10:32pm
	Works reasonably well to be honest. Obviously when new stiffer than when used a bit. It isn't going to prevent slight damage to the leading edge of the blade but it will stop the transom being ripped off. Worth getting one, not sure why they aren't standard to be honest
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davidyacht Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 29 Mar 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1345	Post Options Post Reply Quote davidyacht Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 10 May 17 at 10:32pm
	Works ok on both my boats. I also have large wing nut on the rudder with I can tighten up if the downhaul breaks.
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	There is, I have one, came fitted by Milanes, not convinced how well it would work, meant to adjustable for break out tension but cannot confirm efficacy.

davidyacht Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 29 Mar 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1345	Post Options Post Reply Quote davidyacht Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 10 May 17 at 10:12pm
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	It's a nightmare on the lake right now, the drought has meant water levels are unseasonally low, tonight I broke the rope holding the rudder down, now I seem to recall a cleat that might under extreme duress come open rather than have what happened tonight and the rope snap. Is there such a device?
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