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Author:  Demonick [ Tue Jun 29, 2010 9:37 am ]
Post subject:  Twist-n-Stow rudder cable stays

I've had some difficulties with the Twist-n-Stow rudder on my Revo. One of the issues was during a back troll while halibut fishing. One of the rudder control cables "jumped the track" and became inoperable.

Back at home investigation through the rear hatch revealed that a pad-eye attached by one end to a hatch screw was the method the assemblers used to guide the rudder control cables. When the cable jumped out of the half-attached pad-eye, the slack introduced rendered the rudder in-op. I don't know whether this is the standard Hobie rudder cable guide, but I suggest replacing these things as shown below.

Here is a photo of the pad-eye from the inside, and a photo of my replacement solution.

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Author:  popeye [ Wed Jun 30, 2010 6:17 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Twist-n-Stow rudder cable stays

I have a revo too. I had the dealer upgrade mine to the up/down levers. It looks like your setup. I zip tie the cables just enough to prevent them from becoming loose.

Author:  DMacLeod [ Thu Jul 01, 2010 2:11 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Twist-n-Stow rudder cable stays

Nice idea. If mine acts up I'll try that route. thanks

Author:  Demonick [ Fri Jul 02, 2010 8:19 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Twist-n-Stow rudder cable stays

The plastic pipe clamps are much cheaper than the pad-eyes. You have to wonder what Hobie was thinking. I am still not sure a half-attached pad-eye is part of the standard design.

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