Re: [bolger] CSB pirogue's rudder

>I have a few wee boats happily sailing with two eyebolts through
>the stern, two eyebolts epoxied into the rudderhead, and a length of quarter
>inch diameter rod through the loops. Brass is easier to find than stainless,
>but I've found lots of hobby / model shops carry short lengths of 1/4" SS
>rod.

Threaded rod from the hardware store will be fine.

If I'm not mistaken, the Cnaoe Sailing yahoo group has, in the Files
area, the drawings for the Chesapeake Light Craft homemade rudder -
recommended for the SailRig-equipped kayaks - which shows all the
details of this sort of rudder.
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Hi Marc

Here in BC, stainless eyebolts of the cheap, un-welded variety are available
from Canadian Tire, Rona/Revy, Ace Hardware and probably a few other
places... I have a few wee boats happily sailing with two eyebolts through
the stern, two eyebolts epoxied into the rudderhead, and a length of quarter
inch diameter rod through the loops. Brass is easier to find than stainless,
but I've found lots of hobby / model shops carry short lengths of 1/4" SS
rod.

cheers
Derek