kentnothstine wrote:
I get myself righted. Climb aboard and then I realize my tiller bar separated from the rudder! So I limp home and that is the end of my sailing day.
Some guys have all the fun.
Glad you got back safe !!!! 
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| Author: | kentnothstine [ Thu Sep 15, 2011 7:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Just a friendly reminder to check... |
So out on a sail today, giving the old girl a test run after setup and before I go for a 12 mile trip (in a straight line). I was flying a hull, then BOOM over I went... a little confused on why I when over (because I am that good... not). I get myself righted. Climb aboard and then I realize my tiller bar separated from the rudder! So I limp home and that is the end of my sailing day. Check your rudder connections! Hobie needing fixed + Elbow a little bruised and sore = Fun Day |
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| Author: | DavidBell47 [ Thu Sep 15, 2011 9:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Just a friendly reminder to check... |
kentnothstine wrote: I get myself righted. Climb aboard and then I realize my tiller bar separated from the rudder! So I limp home and that is the end of my sailing day. Some guys have all the fun. Glad you got back safe !!!!
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| Author: | wildlatin [ Thu Sep 15, 2011 10:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Just a friendly reminder to check... |
kentnothstine wrote: Check your rudder connections! On a related subject: I was checking my rudder connections- H14 Turbo- which I believe to be the same as most H16s... and I must say looking somewhat critically at the design. When checking the parts pdf they are described as 'original design' but there is nowhere shown the updated design! I'm aware of some sort of system using pins and bungie cords but shouldn't it be included in the H14/H16 parts pdfs as an option? Not to be too critical as the system with half balls, spacer washers and compression springs has evidently worked for many through the years but I found my springs were fatigued and one even broken by a previous owner evidently overtightening. I replaced the springs with some thick high-quality elastomer 'washers' providing the same amount of compression (as an experiment) but still would like to know what works better... Some will say Official Hobie parts are best- but what to do when they aren't clearly specified? BTW, I'm glad you got back safely...
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