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Re: New Zealand Rudder Pedal Design
By:Jerry Weinraub
Date: 1/15/1999, 6:47 am
In Response To: Re: New Zealand Rudder Pedal Design (Norman Bull)

> I would have a difficult time to describing it in words. If the Jerry
> Weinraub "Pedal System" mesage thread doesn't help I can send a
> photo or sketch because this is the system I have in my NZ- built Puffin.
> ( I think the fixed bar with the swivelling bar on top is better because
> it is more solid and gives more freedom of foot movement while retaining
> bracing capability).

> About to go a way for a week - won't be checking bulletin board again
> until 25 Jan. The system I was looking for ,and you mention,is made by Seaward kayaks(seawardkayaks.com),has a fixed footrest and toe pedals for the rudder.It costs,complete with rudder and cables,approx $175.It is made in Canada,so I don't know if that is Cdn or US.BTW,they supply it to Dagger.

Messages In This Thread

New Zealand Rudder Pedal Design
Willy Dommen -- 1/12/1999, 5:19 pm
Re: New Zealand Rudder Pedal Design
Alex Ferguson -- 1/19/1999, 4:10 pm
Re: New Zealand Rudder Pedal Design
Norman Bull -- 1/13/1999, 11:50 pm
Re: New Zealand Rudder Pedal Design
Willy Dommen -- 1/14/1999, 8:19 pm
Re: New Zealand Rudder Pedal Design
Norman Bull -- 1/15/1999, 2:12 am
Re: New Zealand Rudder Pedal Design
Jerry Weinraub -- 1/15/1999, 6:47 am
Re: New Zealand Rudder Pedal Design
Gary Toffelmire -- 1/16/1999, 10:10 pm
Re: New Zealand Rudder Pedal Design
Adrian Young -- 1/13/1999, 8:55 pm