Ok,
found a replacement rudder after my original 1981 broke. the holes were already drilled, so i just popped the old one off and bolted the new one in, with 92 cent/4 pack nylon washers from Lowes. The one I replaced seems to sit a bit higher than the original one but it locks up and down just fine.
any thoughts on adjusting, I don't think I am going to lose any sleep over it and i will keep an eye on the nylon washers................
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Kenneth Purdy
Hobie 16
Nacra 5.2 (2)
Banshee
First Coast, Florida
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Hobie 16 Rudder Adjustment
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i know the holes on mine are different, their is a guide online to re drill them if you want me to find it. -
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Do they lock down at the same angle? I would guess that re-drilling can be problematic because the new and old holes will likely be very close.
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the new holes over lap most times, you have to fill the old ones
http://www.hobiecat.com/s…support/tech/rudder.html here is the drilling instructions and i read what to do with the old holes somewhere..... -
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