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| Author: | mingle [ Mon Oct 21, 2013 2:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | A.I. Rudder Upgrade using existing lines - any issues? |
Hi guys, I'm finally planning on installing the rudder upgrade on my A.I. (after having it sitting in the box for 4 months!). I'd like to use the existing rudder lines and tubes, to make it a neater install (in particular keeping the rear hatch opening clear of cables). I'm going to unscrew the front pulleys for the up and down lines, in order to give me a little more to play with when fitting the lines to the rudder. Are there any issues/problems/traps I should be aware of when performing the install? I'd be keen to hear from any others who've performed the upgrade using the existing rudder lines. Cheers, Mike. |
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| Author: | DogsLife [ Mon Oct 21, 2013 4:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A.I. Rudder Upgrade using existing lines - any issues? |
I upgraded my AI when the new rudder first came out. To keep the hatch clear I used a combination of new and old lines. I kept some of the old tubes because they are longer. Hardest part is to tie the knots under the deck. Hobie uses a special knot to attach the lines. One end of the line is a loop. This loop is folded over to form a double loop. The other line has a figure eight knot. This knot gets slipped through the double loop and tightened. I remember there was something about the port side of the hatch. I had to make up the line aft of the hatch so I cut a short tube as a slide around the hatch. Stays in place with some electrical tape... |
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