John, building a Tangaroa in Houston, was asking about lashing his rudders as the Tiki's and we just happened to have one here in the yard about to go that way. The strip of Douglas Fir is epoxied & screwed to the stern post and is ready for drilling, the owner intending 4 (6mm) rope "hangings". There is also a stub at the base of the skeg to carry a nylon bottom bearing.

Stern posts are capped with hardwood...