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Hobie 16 Rudder Adjustment

klppurdy

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Posted: Jul 22, 2012 - 01:18 PM

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
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First Coast, Florida
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optikid

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Posted: Jul 22, 2012 - 06:09 PM

i know the holes on mine are different, their is a guide online to re drill them if you want me to find it.
bacho

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Posted: Jul 23, 2012 - 05:57 AM

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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optikid

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Posted: Jul 23, 2012 - 06:45 PM

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.....
optikid

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Posted: Jul 23, 2012 - 06:47 PM

found it

http://www.catsail.com/archives/v2-i7/feature3.htm