While more work to build, a kick-up rudder makes beaching a little easier and will provide improved handling out at the edges of the performance envelope: very light air or very heavy air. Kit includes the CNC-cut marine okoume plywood parts, pivot bolt and jam cleat.
This option is intended to be purchased along with the Northeaster Dory Sailing Component Kit. If you don't have that kit, you will also need to order gudgeons and pintles.