a number of people contributed to the rudder assembly. Armstrong Consolidated made the rudder table. Taylor did work on the table and rudder. Leland did the installation and the tube. Dylan (who straightened the drive shaft and made the driveline bearing) fashioned the tiller arm and other components from a bronze billet (pictured below).
Awesome work. Are you able to put a tiller on that rudder for emergency? Not essential but a nice back up if you can get it.
Yes, there will be an emergency tiller extension.
Impressive work, Charlie, and thanks for the photos and details!
really looking forward to cruising with you this season and planning for SE Alaska 2026! Did I tell you Gord Wintrup is in for the Alaska trip?