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Title: Rudder fittings rule clarification please
Post by: mutt on 17 Jun 2008, 04:44
The measurement guide state "The overall length includes the stem band (if fitted) but excludes normal rudder fittings within 60mm of the centreline"
What constitutes "normal" in these circumstances?
I am planning a rocking plate system to change the angle the rudder makes with the waterline between -2 and +7 degrees. I do not expect the plate to extend more than a couple of inches beyond the transom and the whole mechanism will be contained within 60mm of the centreline. However the rudder fittings will not be off-the-shelf pintle or gudgeons.
Please could someone from the technical committee respond as to whether the system is likely to pass measurement?
Cheers
Matt
N3486
Title: Re: Rudder fittings rule clarification please
Post by: John Meadowcroft on 17 Jun 2008, 09:03
Matt
I will send you an email.  This is not the best 'forum' to get an answer to this type of a question.  Best to go direct to Jon Brown with these sort of questions - number and email is in the book. 
Meds
Title: Re: Rudder fittings rule clarification please
Post by: mutt on 18 Jun 2008, 10:39
Thanks john,
I don't have the book so please could someone send me Jon Browns, and Gavin Wilkins numbers. Much appreciated
Matt
N3486