Rudder line leaks !!!

I just checked my rudder line tube, water has pushed out all small o-ring and plugs.
- How do you "seal" to prevent leak from rudder line leak on AI ?
- Bungee cord I bought from online are not quality. Where do people buy "hobie bungee"?

I need to fix this asap for upcoming trip. Thank you.

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Do you anticipate that your rudder line openings will be underwater most of your trip? If they are not, those openings are probably not a serious leak. Serious leaks occur around the front hatch seal on some boats and around the flat (horizontal) hatches if the ring seals are not lubricated properly.

Keith

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2015 AI 2, 2014 Tandem

"Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex ... It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction." A. Einstein

"Less is more" Anon

Yes the tankwell is underwater due to load I put on the back. Rudder line opening is one I need to fix.
I already did the ROID fix for the front hatch.

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Before Hobie started using the rubber o-rings, we use to fill the ends of the rudder lines with silicon adhesive. Move the rudder just a little every couple of minutes till it sets, so it doesn't stick. It won't stop all water from the lines but will stop most of it. I fill it as far up the tube as it will easily go.

You may also want to shift some weight (battery?) forward to more even the trim of your boat.

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Hobie Island Sailing since 2006