I am having trouble with the rudder up-haul jamming between the rudder and rudder stock. This can be a big problem if I am in a position where I must raise the rudder and I am on my own. The only thing I can do, and it is very difficult, is to lean right over the stern, almost to the point of falling in, reaching out to the back of the rudder and lifting it a bit so the up haul can be freed.
Any advice how I can prevent this. I cannot squeeze the rudder stock against this part of the rudder. Bigger ropes may not go round the top of the rudder and interfere with it moving.