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Old 01-09-2012, 03:23 PM   #1
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Hobie rudder line replacement

I just changed out rudder lines for a customer and snapped a few photos.

Typically the only area prone to wear is the 6 inches exposed in the rear. Untie the knotted ends and back out the phillips head retaining bolt, that has a wrap of line held taught.



You don't need to replace ALL the line, there is a section that makes things much simpler, the loop cinches the line with an overhand knot so it can't slip.........kind of like a back to back uni knot but this one can easily be pulled apart to change out. The crank and steering handle do not need to be touched, eliminating peeling off the decal, backing out the allen head, pressing through the retaining clip, pulling out the spring and crank assembly. The lines are attached to the crank via crimp and loop. Likely never to fail you.



The end cap and o ring removed from the tubing and threaded on the control line make for an easy install.

Just center the rudder and set the tension, tighten the bolts and check if all good tie off the knots.

11 feet of line will give you a little to spare for the Outback, add a couple feet for the Revo 13, After cutting the line just hit the ends with a lighter to keep em from fraying. Cost you about $4 for the line, always in stock. I do this for $25.



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Old 01-09-2012, 03:52 PM   #2
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I have been having trouble with my rudder not locking down thus loosing
right rudder, is it lines? or is the little notch that the sailing rudder locks into worn out, I know ifthe lines arent adjusted it will happen but it seems like the rudder isn't locking into position I will be out your way next weekend but I know weekends are busy, do you think you could take a look and if so what do you think it will cost...about
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Old 01-09-2012, 04:09 PM   #3
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thx for sharing

ugly thing when on open water. thx for you expertise ,and sharing. hopefully this can be done as preventive, at your shop , prior to real problem.
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Old 01-09-2012, 04:12 PM   #4
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add a little lotion to hands.
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Old 01-09-2012, 05:18 PM   #5
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sun dried leather hands.

Over time the rudder will wear to where it does not snap in the down position. Just lock the rudder down like this.

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Old 01-09-2012, 05:30 PM   #6
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'08 lever type not pull cords
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