Retractable front rudders

Details Retractable front rudders Retractable front rudders

1998-03-10

2000-04-11

Avila, Stephen

Ships

Steering mechanism

Rudders

114145R, 114347, B63H 2506

Patent

active

060476567

ABSTRACT:
Retract front rudders to be used as a steering system for small water craft such as canoes and kayaks. The system has a pair of angled retractable rudders mounted in a forward/bow portion and attached by shafted cables to a pair of movable control footpegs mounted in the rear or stern of the craft. The system can be mounted through an opening in the front floor of the craft. Alternatively, the system can be attached to the exterior front of the forward section of the craft.

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