| Dotan Kick-Up Rudder System #190393 09/06/09 08:11 AM 09/06/09 08:11 AM |
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Posts: 70 | Does anyone have any experience with the Dotan Rudder System ? I have been wanting to modernize my P19's rudder system and for under $1000.USD this looks interesting.
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#190396 09/06/09 09:07 AM 09/06/09 09:07 AM | Matt
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#190419 09/06/09 05:29 PM 09/06/09 05:29 PM |
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Posts: 2,844 42.904444 N; 88.008586 W | Butch,
What is the problem with your P19 rudder system?
With all due respect, have you researched how to properly keep that rudder system working consistent, and dependable?
I could go in to it here, but I won't now, you may not need any advice. There have been many threads on this in the past. BTW, it's the same as the P18-2 I'm pretty sure.
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#190508 09/08/09 08:52 AM 09/08/09 08:52 AM |
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Posts: 70 | Nope, no problems Tex, system working like its supposed too. Just want something a little lighter, easier to raise and lower, removable for trailering...that kind of stuff.
Would it be advisable to look into the N20 system?
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#190520 09/08/09 09:45 AM 09/08/09 09:45 AM |
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Posts: 2,844 42.904444 N; 88.008586 W | Well, yours is certainly removable for trailering.
On my old P18-2, (same system), I always left the castings on crossbar on. I would always take out the bolt and spacers and tie/untie the lines to the rudder every time it was trailered.
It's a pretty sturdy system, and works well when the lock down bolt is maintained, etc.
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#190541 09/08/09 11:32 AM 09/08/09 11:32 AM |
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Posts: 70 | Well...lets just say your concept of removable and mine are just a little different. Removable yes, but the PITA factor is over my threshold limit
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#190543 09/08/09 11:36 AM 09/08/09 11:36 AM |
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Posts: 1,200 Vancouver, BC | The Dotan system has been around for years...but never seems to catch on. I believe there are heavy compared to most stock setups.
By co-incidence, I just sailed on a boat yesterday using the Dotan setup...they were put on the first production run Weta 14' trimarans. While everything seemed fine on this boat...the latest boats have an upgraded rudder setup that looks identical to the Australian High Performance Catamaran system I once fitted on my old Tornado...can be seen on the Capricorn F18.
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#190553 09/08/09 12:50 PM 09/08/09 12:50 PM |
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Posts: 160 North Carolina | I recieved an e-mail from Dotan last night asking if I was looking for rudders. I assumed it was in response to a request I had about a month ago for rudders. Anybody else have this happen. I wasn't mad or anything, I'm just currious now.
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Posts: 1,658 Florida Suncoast, Dunedin Caus... | For prindle rudders you can cut a 2x4 long enough to fit into the casting.
The bottom will sit on the lower part of the casting, the upper part rests under the upper part of the blade. Slighty cup or notch the ends. This holds the rudder up and keeps the springs free. You can add padding for the rudder side and a line or shock cord to make sure it can't leave unexpected like.
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Posts: 2,844 42.904444 N; 88.008586 W | Charge to 200 joules, Ok everyone.........CLEAR............Phwapppp
OK, now the threads going again!
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