[Rhodes22-list] Rudder Pin

[Rick]

Rob,

My clutch has released effectively many times over the years.  Probably
because I don't over tighten it.  Yet the cleat would be more foolproof.

Rick

On Wed, Jan 5, 2011 at 3:38 PM, Lowe, Rob <rlowe at vt.edu> wrote:

> Rick,
> Yes, thanks for the clarification.  The OEM line clutch does not release on
> impact.  The releasing rudder cleat will.  I use the releasing rudder cleat
> in lieu of the line clutch. - rob
>
>
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> Rob,
>
> I think you meant this, but just to be clear.  A releasing rudder cleat
> should only be used to allow the rudder blade to rotate up.  This would
> replace the OEM line clutch.
>
> To secure the rudder assembly to the transom pintles, a spring tab should
> be
> used on the upper pintle to grasp the gudgeon.  This allows the whole
> rudder
> assembly to pop off if, say, a wave drops the boat onto the bottom.
>  Loosing
> the rudder assembly is preferable to tearing the pintles out of the
> transom.
>
> Stan should have integrated pintle/spring tabs that fit his stock gudgeons.
>
> Rick
>
> On Wed, Jan 5, 2011 at 2:30 PM, Lowe, Rob <rlowe at vt.edu> wrote:
>
> > Lee/Joe,
> > I too use a hose clamp on the pintle to hold my rudder in place.  If you
> > are afraid of busting the rudder when running aground, a releasing rudder
> > cleat might be worth investing in.  A bit pricey, but I added one to my
> > boat.  Pretty sure Rummy has one too.  The cleat will hold your rudder
> line
> > in place, but will release if you hit something.
> >
> > Rob
> > S/V Getaway
> > 1976 Rhodes 22
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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