How to remove this?

This cord has loosened up some over the years and no longer retains the paddle properly. I need to remove one of the round black retainers (not sure what the proper name for it is), so I can tighten the cord a little.

Tried unscrewing with no joy, but didn't want to put too much force on incase that's not how it comes out I don't want to break it. Anyone know how to get these out?

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2014 Hobie Outback set up for rod and longline fishing

Take a look here...

https://www.hobie.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=71&t=68514

Peter

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2016 Hobie Oasis with Evolve v2 rudder mount, Sidekick ama kit, Mirage sail kit, Garmin echoMAP CHIRP 42dv, bilge pump
2007 Hobie Outfitter x 2 with Mirage sail kits, large rudder blades

Oh thanks plfinch, very helpful. I will try it tomorrow

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2014 Hobie Outback set up for rod and longline fishing

Also take a look at the last 4 or 5 posts in this thread.

https://www.hobie.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=66026

Peter

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2016 Hobie Oasis with Evolve v2 rudder mount, Sidekick ama kit, Mirage sail kit, Garmin echoMAP CHIRP 42dv, bilge pump
2007 Hobie Outfitter x 2 with Mirage sail kits, large rudder blades

Thanks for all that plfinch, with the knowledge it unscrews I tried my fishing pliers and found they fit the little unscrewing slots perfectly, so it was a simple job to put them in, turn, and it unscrewed. Then as per the second pic I tied a second knot, then after that cut the end knot off and sealed with a burner. Re assembled and now the paddle is held good and tight. A 5 minute job

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2014 Hobie Outback set up for rod and longline fishing