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Author Racing advantage of fixed Blade Rudder over Kick up Blade?
Arno Marcuse
Chandler, Az

Boat Name: Baltic Son

Model/Year: C-22 1984

Hull No. 12004

Hailing Port: Lake Pleasant		 08/15/2004 8:16 AM Pacific Time
I am wondering if there are REAL advantages of a fixed Blade Rudder over the Kick-up Rudder. I am assuming there is with the weight.
Tim Seifert


Boat Name: Mary's Joy

Model/Year:

Hull No. 8281

Hailing Port: Holyrood, Newfoundland		 08/16/2004 6:54 AM Pacific Time
While I do not race, one advantage is that the fixed blade will not swing up on you while sailing. I find that there is a tendency for the kick up rudder to raise, particularly when running with the wind, and the stronger the wind the greater the likelihood.
Al Gearing
Burleson, Texas

Boat Name: Torch of Freedom

Model/Year: C-22 '76

Hull No. 6448

Hailing Port: Arlington YC		 08/16/2004 12:16 PM Pacific Time
I don't know if there is any advantage one way or another, some of the really good racers have kickups. However, I prefer a straight rudder and I have kick-up that is available. I'll put it here and in the for sale also.
Al Ge
 
 
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