King Offers Suggestion for an Alternative Rudder Cap

King proposes a simple aluminum rudder cap design that solves swelling and fitting problems with wooden tiller caps, using a glassed-in tubular rudder cap that maintains the boat's appearance while eliminating maintenance issues.

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• rudder design
• hardware
• innovation