Twist and stow rudder

Details Twist and stow rudder Twist and stow rudder

2007-07-24

2008-10-07

Olson, Lars A (Department: 3617)

Ships

Steering mechanism

Rudders

C114S162000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07430976

ABSTRACT:
A retraction system for rudders for small boats having a deck comprisinga ruddermeans connecting said rudder to the rear of a boat enabling said rudder to pivot on an axis such that when the rudder is retracted, it rotates upwardly through about 270° from the normal operating position in the water while twisting about 90° so as to lay essentially flat on said deck.

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