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Re: Rudder on Guillemot
By:Gary Toffelmire
Date: 1/21/1999, 7:53 pm
In Response To: Rudder on Guillemot (Robert Woodard)

> Has anyone here put a commercially built rudder on a guillemot? If so,
> what kind? Newfound Woodworks sells one, but they tell me I'll need to
> trim the point off of the stern. Anyone done this or found another model
> that fits without having to chop off the end?

> What type of rudder "mounting bracket" is best for the
> guillemot? I found a pedal system (made by seaward kayak) that I like, but
> I don't think their rudder mount would take any punishment on the
> guillemot.

> Thanks in advance,

> Woody

Hi Woody

I put a rudder on my expedition single, I understand it is very similar to the Guillemont. There are pictures of my boat on Nicks page in expedition single section. If you would like more info on how and what I did send a email and I can do some more pictures for you.

Gary

Messages In This Thread

Rudder on Guillemot
Robert Woodard -- 1/21/1999, 7:42 pm
Re: Rudder on Guillemot
Jerry Weinraub -- 1/23/1999, 10:46 pm
Re: Rudder on Guillemot
Robert Woodard -- 1/22/1999, 7:47 pm
Re: Rudder on Guillemot
Bruce H. -- 1/21/1999, 8:18 pm
Re: Rudder on Guillemot
Steve Bradbury -- 1/22/1999, 7:27 am
Re: Rudder on Guillemot
Gary Toffelmire -- 1/21/1999, 7:53 pm