Rudder snap!

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Maximus

Post subject: Rudder snap!

Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 2:03 pm

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AAAAAwwesome day. Winds at about 20kts, with three foot waves in the intercoastal. We froze, but got some great speed, until a rudder snapped off and ended the day. We got to the ramp and realized the bait shop guy had a derelict hobie he was parting out. We got two blades for $20! Hope this video works! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSDjdiLz-BA

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getwetsailing

Post subject: Re: Rudder snap!

Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 4:46 pm

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Looks Like Some Great Sailing!

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Hammond

Post subject: Re: Rudder snap!

Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:37 pm

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Location: San Diego

If you hold the tiller behind you, you may have better leverage. The rudder looks to be locked down, but even if it is up a little, it puts extra load on both you and the rudders.

Also, it's a good idea to hold the mainsheet in your hand at all times.

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