rudder action

Simple question re the H16 rudder meachanics: as I approach the beach, are the rudders solidly locked down or will the pop up when they hit the ground? As I approach, I've been lifting the tillers up but that gets tough when managing my small kiddie crew on a windy day. Thanks!

The rudders will kick up all by themselves. Their own patented design !!!

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Happy Sailing,

David

They should kick up but you really should test that first, especially if you have the older rudder system (pre-'85) without the adjustment bolt in the top of the tiller arm. Most of the rudder adjustment videos will show how you can use a fishing scale to set the kick-up tension.

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It is advisable to pull the rudder locks up before approaching the beach/ jetty. Even if you don't pull them up, the rudder blades will still come up but may get damaged everytime they hit the ground.