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| Author: | STLKayak [ Mon Apr 25, 2016 10:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Store PA with the rudder and skeg deployed or retracted? |
This is probably a question for Matt, but would like others opinions. Should I store with the rudder and skeg deployed or retracted. Or does it not make a difference. I would think that it probably makes no difference, especially considering I rarely deploy the skeg, unless it is very windy or I am peddling a long way. |
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| Author: | Dr.SteelheadCatcher [ Tue Apr 26, 2016 7:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Store PA with the rudder and skeg deployed or retracted? |
The safest option is "deployed/down" so you take all the tension/pressure off the internal mounting components. When the rudder is retracted, the internal blocks/fittings are under high tension mounted to "plastic hulls". |
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| Author: | sgvarn [ Tue Apr 26, 2016 9:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Store PA with the rudder and skeg deployed or retracted? |
I agree with Dr. Steelheadchaser. I relieve pressure on everything when I return my PA to the shop where I store it. I let the rudder down, release the rudder tensioner and the one on the back of my seat, too. I also make sure none of my leashes are being stretched and likewise undo the tiedown cords in the back and on the hatch. I know shock cord can stretch out or rot so I'd like to maximize their life, too. Basically if it stretches or is under pressure, I release or relieve it. May not make any difference except in my head....but I do it any way. |
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