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abbman
 Post subject: rudders
PostPosted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 8:07 am 
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Can I use rudders from a Hobie 17 on a 16? I think the answer is yes, but I don't know.

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 Post subject: Re: rudders
PostPosted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 9:24 am 
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The entire rudder system? The biggest issue will be the lower casting. There is a difference in the gudgeons and their spacing. I doubt there is room on the transom for the required spacing.

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 Post subject: Re: rudders
PostPosted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 9:38 am 
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No, just the rudders. I would be using the 16 assembly and castings.

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 Post subject: Re: rudders
PostPosted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 9:51 am 
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You can use them, but the bolt holes are in different locations.

I used to have a spare rudder that was drilled for both - my recollection is that the hole for the upper casting is roughly in the same location for both (or at least you can make it work there).
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 Post subject: Re: rudders
PostPosted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 1:53 pm 
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Ok. Thanks for the replies. I'm looking to buy a pair of EPO's that were used on a 17. I assume I can fill and drill as need be as long as the rudders are the same.

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 Post subject: Re: rudders
PostPosted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 2:54 pm 
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Yes... that would work. You will love the EPOs!

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 Post subject: Re: rudders
PostPosted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 5:20 pm 
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Thanks for your quick replies. I'm really digging this racing thing and I'm now looking for more of the go-fast stuff.

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