Ending the chicken lines on the rudder pins or gudeons and going forward appears to be the way to accomplish what is needed, however, are the rudder assemblies strong enough to withstand 300+ lbs being thrown against them?(actually much more if you count momentum). What would be the best way to attach to the gudeons. would some sort of strap or eye attached across the two bolts be enough? What about cracking the transom? just more thoughts.