Rudder Screws are pulling out. Help

Twice now while sailing my rudder assembly has come off the kayak. Whats happening is the 2 screws that hold the rudder bracket to the actual hull are pulling out while sailing.

IS there any fix to this problem?

My local dealer mentioned buying some locktite. But at that point the skews would be permanently attached...


thanks

Loc Tite is required and is what we use. Blue Loc Tite allows the bolts to be removed. Red is more permanent.

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Matt Miller
Former - Director of Parts and Accessory Sales
Warranty and Technical Support
Hobie Cat USA
(Retired 11/7/2022)

Check the length of the bolts holding the gudgeon to the stern (on the '11 & newer models w/the bigger rudder). I remember some posts where 3/4" bolts were used instead of the 1"bolts, causing a problem.

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Bob
Proud member Kayak Fishing Association of New York

Used the Blue Locktite on it yesterday. Hopefully that fixes it.
Thanks

Having the same issue with the bottom scew only. It is the 3/4 inch screw. Used the blue Loctite yesterday as well. Will report back if that dosent work.

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Greg

2016 AI - Spinn & Jib

“Out of sight of land the sailor feels safe. It is the beach that worries him.”
– Charles G. Davis

I'd recommend replacing the 3/4" with a 1" so it catches more threads.

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Bob
Proud member Kayak Fishing Association of New York