Next version of the kick-up T-foil/winglet rudder. In this version the vertical rod rotates 90 degs to engage/disengage the foil/winglet axel. The vertical rod (red) has a flange that engages a notch in the horizontal axel of the (blue in drawing) winglet. The Boyer-type kick-up rod (black) forces the the vertical rod in engage position when the rudder is in down-position. When the rudder is lifted or kicks up, the kick-up rod releases and the vertical rod rotates (elastic pull) and this in turn moces the flange out of the notch. Hence the foil/winglet is free to move with the water flow. Hope someone tries it! Stein

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Last edited by Stein; 11/02/07 11:10 AM.