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Old 03-26-2012, 03:45 PM   #4
mtnbykr2
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Originally Posted by jorluivil View Post
Speaking of rudders.......while fishing at DP Saturday I noticed that mine had some up/down play on it, it felt weird. When I got home I made a phone call and was told to remove the sticker that covers the screw that holds the handle in place and tighten the bolt using an allen wrench. I'm glad I checked immediately because I was able to give it at least one full turn before it actually felt like it was starting to tighten up. I would have hated for the handle to come off at the worst possible time.
Happend to me about 4 miles from a launch and let me tell you it isn't fun
to steer a Hobie without a rudder, the lesson here is IMO check your equipment every so often, I check bolts and fasteners, drive and rudder operation the night before I leave, or sooner, cause there is nothin like paddling a tupperware bowl for a few miles...lol
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