Dinghy propulsion system using sculling action of rudder - uses cable on each side of boat with loops actuating rudder motion

摘要

The rudder of the sailing boat is linked to special cable drives along each side of the hull so that the crew can impart a reciprocating drive to the cables and cause the rudder to propel the boat. The rudder swings between elastic stops. The cable links to the rudder can be set at different mechanical advantages and with the rudder at different settings an optimum drive by means of a sculling action can be obtd. with any crew.