Here are a few links related to the rudder redesigns and steering issues which have gone from manual to hydraulic systems:
and the hydraulic steering system with embedded video and views
https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/restoration-of-bluenose-ii-reaches-milestone-with-hydraulic-steering-
system-1.2128404https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/restoration-of-bluenose-ii-reaches-milestone-with-hydraulic-steering-
Bluenose II – Days away from sailing
From a design perspective, this project had its challenges: very few people still have the experience working with a such a large wood rudder, and most classification societies have long stopped adapting their rules to account for wood rudders for vessels of this size. For this new rudder, we...
langandesign.com
Saga of the Bluenose II Continues -- Schooner's New Rudder to Cost Another Million
For the last few years, we have followed the sad saga of the “rebuilding” of the schooner Bluenose II. The latest development involves the replacement of the existing steel rudder and steering system at an estimated additional cost of $1 … Continue reading →
www.oldsaltblog.com
Restoration of Bluenose II reaches milestone with hydraulic steering system
The delayed and over-budget Bluenose II restoration project reached a crucial milestone Tuesday when a project manager showed off a newly completed hydraulic steering system that had been the source of many woes.
atlantic.ctvnews.ca
https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/restoration-of-bluenose-ii-reaches-milestone-with-hydraulic-steering-
system-1.2128404https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/restoration-of-bluenose-ii-reaches-milestone-with-hydraulic-steering-