Three initial reactions.....
How does it react if you struck an object with the rudder?
It's a long reach to release it isn't it?
I'm assuming you still utilize shock cord for lifting up the rudder but could you add a line on the opposite path to control lifting the rudder. (I dislike the shock cord solution.)
Very cool though. You're a thinker. I like your tiller arm adjuster as well.
Greg
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