I aint hatin the plastic. I use to have one and my baby sister called it my Tupperware boat. :lol: :lol: I do like that rudder though. I've got a buddy that works in a weld shop and I'm goin to show him the picture. I'm thinkin though maybe hingeing it some way with a spring that would force it back down in case I would hit under water log, tree top, etc. Also maybe drill and thread it so it could be tightened on the transom with some type of bolts. I'd have to say it probably cuts way down on the wind pushin the rear end around when you're fishin by yourself doesn't it?