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I also would get the lock down thingy (forget it's name), about 1-2 inches from lock down, cleat the line in, then lock it the rest of the way down.
This technique always kept it from 'backing off a bit' when it was locked down.
* That's my old 6.0 in my avatar, with my wife and I
HTH
FWIW
Cool looking CAT !!!
On your lock-down cleat ; if your rudder hits a log, will
the line release ? I got spring loaded centerboards
on my H-21se ; so they go up if i hit something. Next thing
down the line is my rudder ; and i Like your idea !!!
Bille