Hi Doug
This is what Bill wrote to me concerning trailering my Supercat 17 with the rudders in place....
"Hello Bob,
You have just hit upon the reason the SC rudder system has 1/2" diameter rudder pins. Also the rudder pivot system aluminum castings are thick where the rudder pins pass through to increase the bearing area.
When I was a kid sailing Snipes, the rudder pins were 1/4" in diameter brass. It didn't take more than one summer's sailing for the pivot system to get worn out and sloppy. This experience is why the SC system has large diameter rudder pins with so much bearing area.
Bill"
Doug...You still have a point...wear is wear... Just sounds like my supercat might not be quite as vulnerable to this problem as maybe some other boats...While I will definetly take your suggestion on removing them if traveling any appreciable distance...for going around the corner I am going to leave them in place. Every step I can save in set up just motivates me to use my boat more. In the grand scheme of things more time on the water will probably be more of a factor that a little play in the steering wouldn't you say . I appreciate your insight on the matter, some times obvious problems fly right under the radar.

Best Regards,
Bob