diggler:
I didn't have a rudder and ran out of gas at high speed (60mph). well, I had no steering then... Even though the rudder is small, it sure makes a big impact on turning when you lose power at that speed. I'll never run without one again. Wasn't it you that almost ran into someone at Tower Park last year because the rudder broke and it was flopping around?
I like it without one. I also like docking much better without the rudder, just go straight at the dock at about 2mph until you're about 5ft away, crank the wheel, toss it in reverse and give it some gas. Butt end swings around for a nice easy dock job. It takes a little practice but it works great.
[ June 29, 2003, 07:53 AM: Message edited by: Cas ]