Offset Transom Rudder Mount ...???

[otherthan]

I am about to instal a secondary tiller on my hinterhoeller 28...I know the boat alredy has a skeg-rudder, but this transome rudder will be use as a back up should the original fail ( belive me it will eventualy)

sins I do not want to mess with my backstay my options are...to place the rudder in a slight angle or place it a few inches offset (not centerline with backstay)

your idea pleas!!

[Goomba]

What is you just put the hardware in the center, so you don't have to offset the secondary rudder, and simply attach it if your primary fails?

[otherthan]

Originally Posted by Goomba

What is you just put the hardware in the center, so you don't have to offset the secondary rudder, and simply attach it if your primary fails?

the problem is my backstay is in the way...either I displace the backstay a few inches, or switch to a running backstay...or? bolt my new rudder a few inches to the side.

Tanzer's have backstays 4in off center to allow tiller mouvement...I am wondering if I can do the oposit and place my rudder 4in offset.

[HappySeagull]

Why not?Viking steer-boards were offset..
Only thing that comes to mind is heeling, but a mere 4" shouldn't matter...also,it may be a bit cramped on the short side for the tiller and you hauling on it...ie:your seating isn't offset (or your compass view etc,were you to have this tiller offset even more)

[Wotname]

Why not mount the rudder on the centerline but offset the tiller to clear the backstay.

[Paul Elliott]

Originally Posted by Wotname

Why not mount the rudder on the centerline but offset the tiller to clear the backstay.

I've seen this done, where the tiller has a dogleg in it allowing it to swing without hitting the backstay. As I recall, this was an emergency rudder.

[otherthan]

Originally Posted by Wotname

Why not mount the rudder on the centerline but offset the tiller to clear the backstay.

humm...cauld work I guess!!

or maybe give my old horse shoe a new life as a tiller bracket?

[ozskipper]

Imho, you should Mess with the backstay. Put a small bridle on it. Lets face it, when you need that rudder to work, you will not want it to be inneficiant. Its a cheap option, You need two chain plates, a length of stainless wire rope, and a small purchase system.
http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/w...sailing/bs.jpg

This way your rudder will be free to work properly. Remember, its called an emergency rudder because you usually use it in an emergency. If its blowing 35 knots and you have a lee shore, do you really want to rely on a rudder that is only efficient on one tack.

[otherthan]

Originally Posted by ozskipper

Imho, you should Mess with the backstay. Put a small bridle on it. Lets face it, when you need that rudder to work, you will not want it to be inneficiant. Its a cheap option, You need two chain plates, a length of stainless wire rope, and a small purchase system.
http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/w...sailing/bs.jpg

This way your rudder will be free to work properly. Remember, its called an emergency rudder because you usually use it in an emergency. If its blowing 35 knots and you have a lee shore, do you really want to rely on a rudder that is only efficient on one tack.

looks like a good option
thers always something reasuring aboute having an extra chainplate.