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Author:  jackB [ Tue Jul 16, 2013 8:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Cracked rudders
Ok, old salts and Hobie gurus -- I need your advice.

Just came back from a trip and discovered a multiple cracks on both rudders, possibly form trailing with the rudders attached. I know, I know, I should have taken off the rudders for a longer trailing trip -- lessen learned. :oops:

Anyway, should I:

1. Replace both rudders ASAP
2. Sail, but remove the rudders for any trailing
3. Sail/trail with cracked rudders and watch them shred to pieces

Cracks are on both sides, but this is the worse side

Image
Author:  mmiller [ Tue Jul 23, 2013 3:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Cracked rudders
Replace. Bad day if they fail on the water. Those do not look good.

Fyi... only choices are Nylon (White) or EPO3 Fiberglass.
Author:  jackB [ Fri Jul 26, 2013 9:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Cracked rudders
Thanks Matt, this was my impression as well. Already placed an order for new rudders.
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