Ahhh, that is just inflated BS. It is nothing more then a rubbery connection between tiller and the rudder arms. All Taipans had a similar setup even before the nacra-17's invented the "self centering steering". I don't recall with what system Jerry's boat was fitted. It seems to be hard to convince US builders and dealors of the experience we gained in other area's of the world. I don't really understand why that it. For some reason they always feel that they know better themselfs.

Additionally these rubbery connections are a very easy modification. You can buy standard fittings from Ronstan and Riley that do the same trick. I have it myself as it comes standard with all AHPC rudder stocks from 2001 onwards. I think it was optional before that time.

The only difference between us using it and the Nacra boys is that we don't think up a fancy name and story around it.

Phill Brander and a handful of others are using different systems, I never switched to these as my boat tracks fine with the rubber connections as it is. For some reason VWM decided against using these connections, but the European Blades have them and the reports here are that the boat track extremely well. We have one F16 sailor here who can only use one arm while sailing and so he has to drop the tiller extension alot. His comments were that the boat tracks beautifully through any tack and gibe. he can just lay down the tiller after initiating the manouvre and the boat will continue through the curve on its own without any deviation.

Wouter