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Category: Steering and Propulsion

Steering and Propulsion contains information about how we recovered from losing a rudder while underway from New Zealand to Fiji. In terms of breadth, this sub-category has some area yet to cover. The technical details of our Yanmar engines and hydraulic steering are covered in the SV Aphrodite Equipment List.

May 31, 2023May 31, 2023

Removing our rudders in the water, and towing another catamaran

May 20, 2023May 20, 2023

Losing a rudder 500 miles from Fiji

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