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Re: Strip: Rudder mechanism and blade *PIC*
By:JohnAbercrombie
Date: 11/27/2014, 7:56 pm
In Response To: Re: Strip: Rudder mechanism and blade (Palle Dam)

That makes 160 cm2 and 260 cm2, and is equal to 2.75% and 4.47% of the lateral area of my Nomad.

For 'elliptical' rudders, the area is a bit less than my (very approximate) dimensions might indicate.

No matter what size/shape you decide on, I'd advise making the blade easy to replace (in case of breakage). Then you can test and change the blade size to suit your uses.
Most of the surfski companies make a variety of rudder blades (for racing, etc..)

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Strip: Rudder mechanism and blade
Palle Dam -- 11/21/2014, 1:50 pm
Re: Strip: Rudder mechanism and blade
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 11/21/2014, 3:35 pm
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Palle Dam -- 11/22/2014, 8:23 am
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John Kroeze -- 11/21/2014, 3:43 pm
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Craig -- 11/22/2014, 1:18 am
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Allan -- 11/22/2014, 1:33 am
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Palle Dam -- 11/22/2014, 9:14 am
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JohnAbercrombie -- 11/22/2014, 1:40 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 11/23/2014, 1:44 am
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Palle Dam -- 11/25/2014, 7:55 pm
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JohnAbercrombie -- 11/25/2014, 8:22 pm
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Palle Dam -- 11/27/2014, 6:56 pm
Re: Strip: Rudder mechanism and blade *PIC*
JohnAbercrombie -- 11/27/2014, 7:56 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 11/30/2014, 12:56 am
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Palle Dam -- 11/30/2014, 9:11 pm
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JohnAbercrombie -- 11/30/2014, 11:36 pm
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Palle Dam -- 12/1/2014, 1:17 pm
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JohnAbercrombie -- 12/1/2014, 2:18 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 12/1/2014, 1:13 am
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Palle Dam -- 12/1/2014, 1:50 pm
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JohnAbercrombie -- 12/1/2014, 2:27 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 12/2/2014, 12:41 am
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JohnAbercrombie -- 11/25/2014, 8:28 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 11/26/2014, 5:29 am
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scottbaxter -- 11/21/2014, 4:40 pm
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Reg Lake -- 11/24/2014, 12:57 am