I will tend to agree with Mary. I hear of all the horror stories and detriment to trailering with the rudders on but I trailered my TheMightyHobie18 for 15 years rarely taking the rudders off. For the light racing and fun sailing we did/do it never seemed to be an issue. Also you don't have to find a place for them while traveling. I would agree that they need to be locked down so they do not drop, but I think that is prudent for any component on the boat or trailer.

Clayton