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i dont use sheer screws either but the rudder still take a good hit to fling it up especially at 50 plus mph an when you thin it by sharpening it it is more likely to damage blade
but everyone has a preferance each to their own thats the fun of this sport so many variables in it
the rudder i run on my new boat has only one bolt so if it hits anything it will kick back.on my woody i used a nylon sheer bolt.