Kick-Up Rudder Modification

David Fenn describes a practical modification to fix loose kick-up rudders that have proven problematic in rough water. His solution involves wiring the blade down, which prevents accidental upward movement while maintaining the safety feature for underwater contact.

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• technical
• modification
• kick-up rudder