Since I have to re-rig my rudder lines, I was thinking about using dyneema soft shackles through the lifting eye of the rudder to connect the rudder to a pulley which then has the lifting line threaded through. Has anyone used this approach before? It seems kinder to my rudder eyes.
Any thoughts would be welcome. Also, any one want to help replace my steering cable when it comes in, or just sit there drinking tea and offering mostly helpful advice and colourful commentary?
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David Claassen
"Logan's Run"
2006 26M
Hi David,
Im not sure about the soft shackle issue, but I did offer to help with your steering replacement - just let me know when you have the gear and I will pop up for a day.
By the way , not all Englishmen want tea, some of us need something stronger !!
Cheers,
John
ASHANTI 2008M
Gotcha...thanks!
David Claassen
"Logan's Run"
2006 26M
Hi Dave. I'm confused . Why do you need soft shackles. I just have my lines tied around my rudder through the hole. Ive known X owners have used pulley systems but the shorter m rudders dont usually need it . Sometimes have to lean over back to get full force but often it's hard because of some other strain on rudder. Could take a pully round rear station.
Ps . I'm holed up on a particularly nice bit of river off bath and the rudder pop ups have been very reassuring in shallow areas. Saw a kingfisher tonight and had some nice ale.
Roly
Roly,
Your location sounds wonderful-I am a bit envious..:)
I probably did not describe what I have very well. My previous rudder lines had a pully with the “ becket” part attached to the rudder via a spliced loop. The upper part was another loop tied off the stern from a cleat on the railing. The line ran through the pulley and is made fast with enough extra to use the breakaway cleats.
The other section of line that locks the rudder against the stop is as you would expect.
I imagined the pulley arrangement gives a bit of mechanical advantage but might just do it the easier way.
David Claassen
"Logan's Run"
2006 26M