Has anyone tryed fitting hobie rudders to their mozzie is this ok for the rules. ben654
You can use Hobie rudders, have a look at the link below, it will answer all your questions, well to do with a Mossie anyway.
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Hobie rudders would be fairly heavy wouldn't they? Mine weigh about 1100gms each. Check the thickness of the blades too, if your using square aluminium frame rudder stocks the blades should be around 19mm thick, hobie rudders look a bit thicker to me though I haven't measured them.
They should steer alright, if they fit.
Darryn
1704
Andrew,
Thanks for the email with the extra images and mounting tips. I will be mounting into timber so there shouldn't be any problem with mounting point strength. Did you have to file down the nyloc nut to get clearance to the inside edge of the rudder box ?
Did you make the rod assemblies yourself and if`so where did you get the rod ends ?
Regards,
Peter
Hi Peter
There is just enough room (19mm) between the stocks to slide the bolt/nyloc through as the blade swings, without any filing. You just need to cut the bolt flush with the nut & smooth any dags off. The lock down rods are off the shelf AHPC units.
Have attached photo of point in question.
Cheers
Andrew