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General => Kayak Sailing => Topic started by: Malibu_Two on August 21, 2019, 02:11:38 PM

Title: Replacing TI rudder lines
Post by: Malibu_Two on August 21, 2019, 02:11:38 PM

Has anyone replaced their rudder steering and up/down lines? I'm seeing some wear back by the rudder. Is it easy to replace these?
Can anyone point me to a kit that would include what I need?
Thanks,
Andrew

Title: Re: Replacing TI rudder lines
Post by: TiMike on August 21, 2019, 02:19:08 PM

I've never changed them on my TI but have seen a couple posts about this (rudder line diagram images and info) in the AI and TI Facebook group here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1074859459313126/

Title: Re: Replacing TI rudder lines
Post by: Chet on August 21, 2019, 02:25:56 PM

You need this https://www.austinkayak.com/Hobie-Mirage-Replacement-1000-lb-Rudder-Line-Foot/ACK13621P.html

As far as instruction, it looks complicated, twisted in the beginning.
However, if you stare for 10 mins and maybe draw it on paper it can be done.
I replaced mine recently on the rudder down_line. It is separate line from the up_line.

Title: Re: Replacing TI rudder lines
Post by: NowhereMan on August 21, 2019, 04:28:23 PM

If a Hobie manual is not here, it doesn't exist:

https://www.hobie.com/support/