Rudder lines
Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2023 5:09 pm
Can anyone explain the double down lines for the rudder? I don’t see it depicted in the owners manual diagram.
Thanks Chris
Thanks Chris
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Rudder lines
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Re: Rudder lines
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2023 9:43 pm
I don't have a diagram and am not 100% sure of the line routing, but the idea is that the double lines on the cam which holds the rudder down (to sail) will allow slippage to enable the rudder to kick up in the event of grounding
Re: Rudder lines
Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2023 5:21 pm
I read that in the manual but it doesn't show how to rig the double line for down. Hopefully someone has a pic or description.
Re: Rudder lines
Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2023 5:22 pm
I read that in the manual but it doesn't show how to rig the double line for down. Hopefully someone has a pic or description.
Re: Rudder lines
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2023 2:43 am
I have seen a pic showing the system, but now sure where I saw it. I will look thru my papers. If you PM me your email I will send you the pic if I find it, not sure how to give you one otherwise.
it uses a very small pulley underneath to double the line. its spring loaded and a bugger to get the line thru. You have to use the right size, I think its 5/16". Mine originally had 3/8" and once I put the right line on it worked great.
On the bright side I could do some very difficult Yoga positions after I was done......
it uses a very small pulley underneath to double the line. its spring loaded and a bugger to get the line thru. You have to use the right size, I think its 5/16". Mine originally had 3/8" and once I put the right line on it worked great.
On the bright side I could do some very difficult Yoga positions after I was done......
Re: Rudder lines
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2023 6:57 am
Hi Chris,
Trying to post a picture from my owners manual, it is a bit more detailed than the one that came with the boat, guess one of the last versions. Here goes:
Hope this helps,
Alex
Trying to post a picture from my owners manual, it is a bit more detailed than the one that came with the boat, guess one of the last versions. Here goes:
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Alex
Re: Rudder lines
Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2023 5:12 pm
I believe it must mean to run a double line for the down rudder as if it were one line. I think 
Re: Rudder lines
Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2023 4:55 pm
Chris,
Our boat is in storage now, but I did replace the rudder down line couple of years ago. Don't recall the details, but it was clearly a single one. The new single one works OK, need to lubricate the guide block and replace the bungee. To be clear, I am talking about "Down Rudder Line" as shown in my previous post picture, not the "Down Control Line". Which of the two are you concerned with?
Merry Christmas!
Alex
Our boat is in storage now, but I did replace the rudder down line couple of years ago. Don't recall the details, but it was clearly a single one. The new single one works OK, need to lubricate the guide block and replace the bungee. To be clear, I am talking about "Down Rudder Line" as shown in my previous post picture, not the "Down Control Line". Which of the two are you concerned with?
Merry Christmas!
Alex
Re: Rudder lines
Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2024 8:00 pm
Alex, thanks. See my answer in this thread.