Hi Bob,
I have no problem with the rudder. Here is what I do.
I have about a 15 foot painter that I tie to the top stern rail on the starbord side just off center. Then I tie a 1/4 inch line from the dingy to the stern cleat on the starbord side. I leave this a bit longer so there is no load on it. It is just for backup. I have had dingies swamp and I use it incase this happens. The trick is to get the painter short enough that the nose of the dingy sits up and will clear the waves, that is why I tie it to the top rail, down to the stern cleat is to low and I find it nose dives sometimes.
Hope this is helpful.
David
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