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Add a set of external lines to your rudder to use in situations like a broken line, or, more likely a line that has slipped loose at its rudder connection.

Chekika wrote:

Add a set of external lines to your rudder to use in situations like a broken line, or, more likely a line that has slipped loose at its rudder connection.

Are you doing that now?

If so, got any pix ?

I really like Hajime K's steering system, not as a backup but instead a replacement for the tiller in some situations. Haven't tried implementing it yet though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmokGcagtJk

It's been brought up here before as well, just one comment from someone who uses the system. He said it was about $100 in parts:

viewtopic.php?f=71&t=57060&hilit=hajime

Author:	PeteCress [ Wed Jan 18, 2017 7:44 am ]
Post subject:	Broken Rudder Steering Line: Strategies for Dealing With ?
My current strategy is to use my single-bladed paddle as a steering oar or steering paddle. I've tried this a few times in light air and it seems to work... more-or-less.... mostly less...and I have doubts about heavyier air. Has anybody got another approach that works for them ?

Author:	Chekika [ Wed Jan 18, 2017 10:58 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Broken Rudder Steering Line: Strategies for Dealing With
Add a set of external lines to your rudder to use in situations like a broken line, or, more likely a line that has slipped loose at its rudder connection. Keith

Author:	PeteCress [ Wed Jan 18, 2017 11:04 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Broken Rudder Steering Line: Strategies for Dealing With
Chekika wrote: Add a set of external lines to your rudder to use in situations like a broken line, or, more likely a line that has slipped loose at its rudder connection. Are you doing that now? If so, got any pix ? I'm thinking nicities that the likes of me would never come up with....

Author:	CR Yaker [ Wed Jan 18, 2017 1:31 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Broken Rudder Steering Line: Strategies for Dealing With
A motor and/or keep plenty of pins available to replace in rudder. Simplify rudder lines so no entanglements are not possible. That about covers all scenarios here.

Author:	stringy [ Wed Jan 18, 2017 2:14 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Broken Rudder Steering Line: Strategies for Dealing With
PeteCress wrote: Chekika wrote: Add a set of external lines to your rudder to use in situations like a broken line, or, more likely a line that has slipped loose at its rudder connection. Are you doing that now? If so, got any pix ? See Tony's very nice solution found here: viewtopic.php?f=71&t=58913&p=280154 As CR says that is another benefit of adding a motor. I have steered with my motor quite a few times since fitting it as draws a lot less than the rudder.

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Author:	Chekika [ Wed Jan 18, 2017 3:25 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Broken Rudder Steering Line: Strategies for Dealing With
Pete, I've posted a description of my external rudder lines here. http://www.hobiecat.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=70&t=7276&p=285133#p285133 Not nearly as elegant as Tony's but similar. Keith

Author:	RandomJoe [ Wed Jan 18, 2017 6:34 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Broken Rudder Steering Line: Strategies for Dealing With
I really like Hajime K's steering system, not as a backup but instead a replacement for the tiller in some situations. Haven't tried implementing it yet though. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmokGcagtJk It's been brought up here before as well, just one comment from someone who uses the system. He said it was about $100 in parts: viewtopic.php?f=71&t=57060&hilit=hajime

Author:	tonystott [ Wed Jan 18, 2017 7:51 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Broken Rudder Steering Line: Strategies for Dealing With
RandomJoe wrote: I really like Hajime K's steering system, not as a backup but instead a replacement for the tiller in some situations. Haven't tried implementing it yet though. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmokGcagtJk It's been brought up here before as well, just one comment from someone who uses the system. He said it was about $100 in parts: viewtopic.php?f=71&t=57060&hilit=hajime I had a good look at that system and have the following observations 1. It does not appear practical for steering when seated in the seat, and inoperable from the rear seat 2. I believe the steering system would become unusable if an ama is folded

Author:	PeteCress [ Mon May 29, 2017 4:33 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Broken Rudder Steering Line: Strategies for Dealing With
FWIW, I think I have a solution: https://www.hobie.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=71&t=60647 Works like a charm with no rudder, but next time out I will test it with the rudder jammed in hard-right or...left position - and not exppect it to work....

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