Here is why:
1. I do not want a permanently attached tiller to the rudder stock. I would like to be able to remove the tiller, and leave the rudder in the water, or at least raised but still attached to the transom.
2. I do not like the bungee cord design to the hold the rudder in place
3. I want to use pintles and gudgeons, which would be difficult with a permanently attached tiller and dropping the assembly into place.
Here is a quick mock-up of a slightly enlarged rudder box per the plans, with a rudimentary rounded rudder top for swingability.
The stock has been extended 3 cm aft, and 1 cm down. I am limited by the size of the transom and the location of the hole to accept the tiller in the transom. The tiller would run between the two side of the stock across the top of the rudder and be fastened with a pin. The spacer in the front of the box would be the same called for in the plans. The exterior of the stock would have the two re-enforced areas per the plans, running across the top and bottom, and in addition a third re-enforced area to support the axle. I will probably also trim the leading and trailing edges of the top section of the rudder in the box area to get a good climb out of the water as well as keep it from dragging along the beach.
Thoughts?
