While I was down in Key Largo today picking up half of my new boat (long story.....) Rick showed me the new setup he has on his T4.9. It seems everyone is having problems with the metal bars that are supposed to keep the rudders down. Rick had one of his break off at Gulfport. I took some pictures, I'm sure Rick can explain how he set it up better. Basically the Bungee keeps pressure on the rudder (pulling it up) while the line in the cleat holds it in place. When the rudder needs to kick up, it pulls the cleat up and the bungee pops the rudder up. Seems to work real good. I'm sure my explanation is probably too long-winded and unnecessary so here's the pics.

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Lance
Taipan 5.7 USA 182
Palm Harbor, FL