Towing with rudder fitted

helenandpete · Post by **helenandpete** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 10:40 pm

Hi
Does anyone tow their Swift with the rudder still fitted on the pintel? I have only towed Tadpole once so far and that was the trip home from Brixham after buying her. I removed the rudder assy and left it in the cockpit because I was concerned about damage. However I wonder if it would be OK to leave it fitted?

Elwyn Williams · Post by **Elwyn Williams** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 8:00 pm

I definitely would not advise it, to much strain on all parts & transom

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helenandpete · Post by **helenandpete** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 8:15 pm

Thanks Elwyn

Yes I guess this is what I was concerned about, but just wondered if anybody does do it.

CHERRY PIE · Post by **CHERRY PIE** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 5:30 pm

We don't either, but we do make use of the bar,I put a hole in the top and bottom of my plastic number plate thingy wotsit and passed the bar thru the middle....just the job! Gary

Terry · Post by **Terry** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 5:50 pm

My rudder pin secures the bottom of my mast support bracket.
Terry