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ABYC standards and recommended practices are guides to minimize obstructions in the field of vision from the helm station(s).
[American Boat & Yacht Council, Edgewater, MD, USA]
A Sabre 34 owner renovates his steering gear, replacing worn parts. Includes a list of parts and materials, with an illustrated description of refinishing the pedestal.
[Early Light, Solomons, MD, USA]
Pithy and technical directions for fabricating an emergency rudder and support system before setting sail.
[Pacific Cup, USA]
How to check for water intrusion into your rudder and prevent it in the future. 1 page with photos.
[Cruising World, April 2000]
A boat owner decides his pedestal and wheel took up too much space, so replaces it with a tiller. The tricky connection to the rudder post is described.
[Sail Jazz, Mount Pleasant, SC, USA]
A Pearson 26 owner fixes his rudder judder. Detailed text, diagrams and photos.
[Pyxis, Pearson 26, USA]
A vendor gives their reasoning for preferring roller bearings for rudder systems over plain or gliding bearings.
[Jefa Steering ApS, Greve, Denmark]
A vendor discusses the mechanical properties needed for your rudder stock, electrolysis considerations, and the comparative characteristics of stainless steel and aluminum, with recommendations for each material
[Jefa Steering ApS, Greve, Denmark]
Wheel steering pedestals with wire/chain, belt, push-pull, connecting rod, and rack and pinion connections
[Solimar s.r.l, Forlė, Italy]
This design firm specializes in designing and engineering composite rudders, trim tabs, and lifting keels, as well as "dolphin" keel bulbs to reduce draft without necessarily sacrificing righting moment and performance.
[Van Gorkom Yacht Design, Newport, RI, USA]
Little could be worse than steering the boat across an ocean sitting in the aft cabin clutching the emergency tiller, hand bearing compass in your lap.
Don Gilchrist
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