here we go

The AHPC version (building of Taipans Capricorns)


UP !




And down





And here the catamaran parts version :

When up




Sorry I haven't a picture of it in down position, but the concept is identical the AHPC setup the only difference is that the stock is made out of bend square alu tubing and that the rudder can rotate upwards beyond 180 degrees and be clear of shins and damage. If you turn the axle bolt a little tighter then if will stay up very well.


Both setups weight just under 1.50 kg per side. Together with the crossbar and tiller extension these systems weight (in my case) 3.078 kg or just under 7 lbs. I've abused them pretty hard and they are still going strong. I did have to glue an extra layer of carbon to one stock after I had been pushed back by a big breaking wave when leaving the beach and jammed my rudder between a sandbar and the hull, while the boat moved backwards. There must have been some force on the rudder then. Funny enough I only added this local reinforcement a year after the accident happened as I was lazy but eventually figured that that spot would turn into a weak spot as the fibres were bend a little and delaminating. The other stock and all the rest of the first one is just as I got them.

Another great feature are the red snap-on connector for the crossbar (and also tiller extension). No fiddling with retaining pins or clips. And the rudders remain straight when sailing under a spi and laying down the tiller for a while.

Personally I don't want any other system anymore. Quite a few A-cats and all the Capricorns have these setups as well.

Wouter