Kick up rudder cleat

Originally posted by turnturtle Originally posted by getafix Anyone else remember those red 'crayons' that used to go into 420 rudders in the late 80's / early 90's? They were pretty effective in use but a nightmare in the boat park at school sailing regattas where yours' invariably went "walk about" after the 1st or 2nd day if left in the boat over night yep- I carried a stash of golf tees in my sailing bag back then.....

Wish I'd thought of using tees. I bought a length of plastic rod from a modelling shop but it was cr4p - nowhere near tough enough.

Red "crayons" (shear pins) through the blade and stock are alive and well.  I use them on both my Europe rudders and prefer them to the kick up clamcleat I have on the N12.  I keep a spare in my BA but have never actually needed it.

^ If only that used a magnet instead of the string...

Red plastic pins available from P&B website - a  must for any pond sailor or anywhere with shallows.  Used on 505 and Osprey - I have 2 pins on a very thin piece of rope, then if one goes - I can use the 2nd pin and still get home with  the transom still nicely hanging on at the back of the boat!Yep - fixed rudders are all great, but on a pond - I don't think so!!