Is this assembled right?

My boat came from Hobie with no documentation (http://www.hobiecat.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=71&t=38359&start=0), so I am assuming this is how the rudder is assembled. Those lines looked like they should go through the wedgy looking plastic pin thing, but I don't know if the wedgy looking plastic pin thing is facing the right direction. Hobie closed early Friday, so I wasn't able to ask them these questions.

That is the way mine came. If you move the rudder from side to side and watch how the lines interact with the groove, it looks correct to me.

I didn't like the way the port side steerling line was attached (also same as yours), so I changed it to wrap clockwise with the direction of screw as you tighten it like the starboard side was.

That will work but you are relying solely on the friction and pressure of the screw to prevent the rudder lines from slipping. There is an unbelievable amount of force applied to these rudder control lines. It is much better to tie a loop using a bowline (which is easy to untie for future adjustments) and use the screw as a fail-safe.

If you need it, I'll post a picture of mine later.

cheers,

j

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2011 Golden Papaya TI with a 250 square foot spinnaker!
also a more manageable 100 square foot spinny...
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the TI3 rear ama mod

Yes, I don't understand where you are tieing a bowline. If it's in the same place as the other knot, what's the purpose? It's still not taking the load off the screws.

When I installed the sailing rudder I untied the existing knots rather than cutting them.

I tied a bowline in the spectra cord and slipped the knot though the hole and over the screw-head.

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2492614712406.142919.1163927288&type=1&l=12c1002897

not quite sure how to get pictures in here but I think if you follow the link you can see how I did it.

cheers,

j

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2011 Golden Papaya TI with a 250 square foot spinnaker!
also a more manageable 100 square foot spinny...
&
the TI3 rear ama mod

K-man7,

Wow, the jib and spray skirt are cool additions. How does the jib work, do you have a post here for that?

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Dune TI - 6/4/2011
Camas, WA

That was actually the first time I have used the PA sail. Worked really well, I've made some improvements to and hope to try it again soon. No idea yet if there is any improvements to performance.

The spray shield is an experiment still but has proved extremely effective. I've used it in some really tough weather and haven't been dissatisfied.

Cheers,

J

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2011 Golden Papaya TI with a 250 square foot spinnaker!
also a more manageable 100 square foot spinny...
&
the TI3 rear ama mod