Wright & Beyer Kitchen Rudder

[Kukri]

Oh yes. Not at first hand, but in the summer of 1973 I managed to put Mytica, all eighteen feet of her, aground whilst trying to navigate Faversham Creek only to be passed by the tanker ‘B.P. Haulier’ going up the creek stern first

Kitchen rudder.

 

[DorisDay]

Bit late to the party I am afraid, but I hope some of this is of interest still...
I had the pleasure of owning an ex RN 32' cutter during the 70's. She came off the Ark Royal (09) before they scrapped her in Devonport.
When I emigrated to Canada I had to scrap the hull, but not before removing the 600lbs of bronze Kitchen Rudder and assorted fittings.
I now have the Kitchen Rudder mounted in its original configuration. A great conversation piece and nostalgia.
At some point I would like to re-install the gear on a suitable boat.
Any suggestions?

Here is 'Darius' in all her past and present glory, together with original MOD drawings:
Darius

Hi Nautibits, did you ever install your kitchen gear in a boat? Would you consider selling your unique piece of history? I live in NZ and would love to build a replica 32ft cutter around your kitchen gear
Best wishes Robin