Lower rudder control lines

[drsm]

When I had Buen Tiempo's bottom done, they cut my rudder lines to remove and paint the rudder. What a pain to run those again! I did the best I could based on the diagram in the manual, but would feel a whole lot better if I could see some pictures of the way the lines actually attach to the rudder. The "up rudder" line passes through some very difficult to access holes; how is it attached? There seems to be little room for a true stopper knot, but a simple overhand knot just doesn't seem adequate. What's used there?

Steve

[tricruiser]

Hello Steve,

I am a new owner as well and have problems with the rudder control lines.
Wold love to get also more details of the set up
Did you get some details? Would you comment on your experience?
Many thanks
fred( tricuiser)

[drsm]

Fred,
I never did get any responses, so ended up spending a fair amount of time studying the diagram and comparing it to the boat. It all went well in the end. I used a simple overhand knot as a stopper at the rudder itself. That seemed to work all last season. I would post a picture, but Buen Tiempo is in winter storage.
Steve

[Ron]

Steve -

There is a similar thread under the Mechanical Systems forum. That's where I put some suggestions.