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PostPosted: Wed Apr 29, 2015 9:50 am 
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So these connections have become pretty loose and should probably be replaced, however, I'm not sure which kit I should use. Hopefully Matt or someone can chime in with more experience than I and point me in the right direction =)

thanks in advance !


[and this is not the typical Wave ez-loc system]

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PostPosted: Wed Apr 29, 2015 10:31 am 
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Take a look at the parts guide online it shows all the items - link: http://static.hobiecat.com/digital_assets/wave-parts-guide-140611.pdf

You'll need to drill out the rivets holding the tiller connector off - it's likely bent the bolt inside - you can chain just each component and fix it good as new.

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PostPosted: Wed Apr 29, 2015 10:50 am 
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Page 45 of the link Jacques used... You have what we call the "Club" tiller connector.

The bolt in the tiller arm parts that can be tightened.

Drill out the rivets, remove the bolts, add some blue loc tite and tension the bolts. Rivet back into the tillers.

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PostPosted: Fri May 01, 2015 8:03 am 
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Thanks guys !!!

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PostPosted: Mon May 18, 2015 7:38 am 
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You question on this was timely for me as I had already placed the order for the rivets.
1st. I drilled the heads off of the rivets and used a center punch to punch them into the tiller arm:

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2nd. I slid the connector out of the arm and disassembled them. Note that the nylon washer is severely deformed and I believe this is the reason for the slop.

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A view of the bolt inside the connector:

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Note: I have a stud sticking out of my connector. I dont keep the boat setup and I found that the rudder assembly was the most dangerous thing I have ever handled (not really, but it was awkward), so I came up with a solution. I replaced the bolt with a stud and I made a ball with a nut glued into it to secure the tiller assy. It really has made handling the unit much safer.

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