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Hobie 16 Rudder Adjustment

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(@klppurdy)
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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................

 
Posted : July 22, 2012 7:18 am
(@optikid)
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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.

 
Posted : July 22, 2012 12:09 pm
(@bacho)
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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.

 
Posted : July 22, 2012 11:57 pm
(@optikid)
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the new holes over lap most times, you have to fill the old ones
http://2010.archive.hobiecat.com/support/tech/rudder.htm l"> http://www.hobiecat.com/support/articles/archive/?src=http://2010.archive.hobiecat.com/support/tech/rudder.html here is the drilling instructions and i read what to do with the old holes somewhere.....

 
Posted : July 23, 2012 12:45 pm
(@optikid)
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found it

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

 
Posted : July 23, 2012 12:47 pm