Raising the Kickup Rudder

In this episode, I go over the most common techniques for raising and lowering the kick-up rudder on a small sailboat. I created this episode in response to numerous recent discussions and questions with newer boat owners about how to raise and lower the kick-up rudder. In the video, I demonstrate my favorite technique for raising and lowering the rudder and also cover the other most common methods. Of course, some owners have replaced their factory rudders altogether for a RudderCraft rudder that uses and control line and a gas strut. Unfortunately, as of the making of this video, RudderCraft is no longer accepting orders for their performance rudders. So if you want to go with that option, you'll have to find a used one or buy a boat that already has the RudderCraft conversion. If there are other questions or topics about small sailboats that you'd like me to cover, just leave a comment below! Check out our storefront on Amazon for all the great gear, apparel and electronics featured in our videos: https://amzn.to/4eMoKbP. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases (at no cost to you). It's a great way to support the channel! Subscribe and follow @ColoradoSailing on YouTube for more original sailing videos, gear, boat maintenance, sailing tips and travel content as I sail my Precision 18 trailer sailer and Precision 16 sailing dinghy in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming and South Dakota. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:21 - Overview 0:37 - Need for raising 2:41 - Push pull rod 3:02 - Control line 4:36 - Aftermarket rudder 5:02 - Use a tender 5:13 - Boat hook 5:59 - Conclusion #sailingchannel #coloradosailing #sailing #mountainsailing #sailingtips #sailinglife #learntosail