Re: Speeding up launch

JBlumhorst@aol.com
Fri, 23 Oct 1998 12:39:30 EDT


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In a message dated 98-10-23 11:09:12 EDT, JamesF@bayarachitects.com write:

> 2. Leaving the rudder / tiller in place:. I wonder how much faster the
> wood will degrade if left in the water all the time? Taking it in / out
> of the cabin is time consuming, and always results in dinged up gelcoat
> and bodies.

At the Alameda Marina, there is a boat "Robusto" in a slip. (Don't know who
the owner is). The owner lashes the rudder/tiller across the cockpit rather
than stowing it in the cabin. Any comments from the owner about how well it
works?

Judith Blumhorst, DC
WWP-266 "Redwing"
Danville, CA