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Author:  lucifugens [ Wed Feb 13, 2019 12:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Hobie Sport, any way to convert the original rudder?

My old Sport takes on water through the rudder line holes if I put a bunch of fish in the cooler. Is anyone familiar with a way to convert the rudder to a twist and stow, or a fix for water coming in the holes (besides losing weight)?

Thanks!

Author:  mmiller [ Thu Feb 14, 2019 4:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Hobie Sport, any way to convert the original rudder?

Small rubber grommets?

Author:  WAVERIDER [ Sat Feb 16, 2019 10:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Hobie Sport, any way to convert the original rudder?

If you cut little blocks out of closed cell foam, I use the foam meant for concrete expansion joints as it has small cells rather than pool noodles. Cut a slit in it and slip it over the cable exit point, trimmed for neatness, and silicone/goop in place. Works wonders at keeping water out. If it eventually falls off (mine have lasted ages) just replace with another one.

Author:  Roadrunner [ Sun Feb 17, 2019 8:32 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Hobie Sport, any way to convert the original rudder?

WAVERIDER wrote:
If you cut little blocks out of closed cell foam, I use the foam meant for concrete expansion joints as it has small cells rather than pool noodles. Cut a slit in it and slip it over the cable exit point, trimmed for neatness, and silicone/goop in place. Works wonders at keeping water out. If it eventually falls off (mine have lasted ages) just replace with another one.
Great solution! 8)

Author:  WAVERIDER [ Sun Feb 17, 2019 10:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Hobie Sport, any way to convert the original rudder?

yep solved that annoying issue of that half a pint of water that always seems to end up in there on a choppy day in the low profile adventure/revo 16 hulls. Should work well on any model

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