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| Author: | rferre2000 [ Tue Jul 11, 2006 5:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Newbie Question - Adventure "Enhanced Rudder" |
Just over a week ago, we took delivery of two new Adventures with sail kits and daggerboards. I have briefly sailed it with the dagger board in a 5-10 knot breeze and everything seemed to work very well - I love it!. In the community forum, I see frequent reference to the "enhanced rudder" and would appreciate some advice, e.g. 1. What wind/current/wave conditions make this enhancement necessary? or is it just a "nice to have" item? 2. Is it featured in the catalog as the "81397001 Large Twist-n-Stow Rudder Blade"? (I want to make sure I order the right item). 3. Any problems installing it? Maintaining it? 4. Approx how much is it? Is it worth the $$$? And any other advice or tips anyone has would be appreciated. Thanks, Randy |
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| Author: | sunjammers [ Wed Jul 12, 2006 11:34 am ] |
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yes it is the large twist and stow rudder it is $22.95 and is easy to install. It is not a must have but is very nice, everyone who has one loves it!! it will be just as easy to maintain as the standard rudder! |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Wed Jul 12, 2006 12:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Large blade |
The larger blade does require more effort to raise and lower, but is better for steerage when sailing. |
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| Author: | rferre2000 [ Wed Jul 12, 2006 6:24 pm ] |
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Thanks Brad and Matt - For $22.95 it's a no-brainer from a cost standpoint. My only remaining question is whether or not the larger blade adds stress to the rest of the rudder system (similar to what I have read with respect to adding the Turbo fins). Since Brad briefly addressed my previous maintenance question, I will assume it does not. Thanks again, Randy |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Thu Jul 13, 2006 9:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Large Blade |
The large blade does not appear to cause any other issues or stress on the boat. |
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| Author: | rferre2000 [ Thu Jul 13, 2006 3:39 pm ] |
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Thanks again Matt! Your attention to this forum truly adds value to the Hobie experience. Years ago, I had a Hobie 16 and later an 18SX. For reasons that no longer make sense, I strayed away from Hobie and went to Catalina (22 and a 16.5). Catalina support is very poor (especially with the small boats). I am now Catalina-free and back on a Hobie (kayak for now with hopes of adding a Bravo or even a Getaway to the family fleet someday). This forum and your support are very much appreciated. |
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| Author: | Geoff [ Mon Mar 17, 2008 2:05 am ] |
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I have moved my post to the AI forum. |
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