[Rhodes22-list] Major Problem Minor Repair

[Optonline]

Chris,

This is the same item, I believe - mfg by Clamcleat .  You need to plat a bit when installing to get the tension right and after that you just need to remember each time after dropping the rudder back down - a simple press with the thumb should do it.

Bruce

> On Mar 28, 2014, at 11:40 PM, Chrissailorman <chrissailorman at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hey Bruce..couldn't find yours as posted but the one Mike Weisner suggested I located on West Marine website by the p/n 1158443....about $25. But with auto release it looks like the ticket.
> Thanks for your reply though...
> Chris 
> 
> Sent from my iPad
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>> On Mar 28, 2014, at 1:24 PM, Optonline <bgreenwald at optonline.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Guys,
>> 
>> Check out the Clamcleat #257.  I have had it on my boat and found that once it is adjusted - typically only once - it works great.
>> 
>> Bruce Greenwald
>> 
>>> On Mar 28, 2014, at 10:20 AM, Chrissailorman <chrissailorman at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hey Graham
>>> Hear you loud and clear...perhaps some kind of friction clamp that you would set the friction enough to hold the rudder down while
>> 
>>> sailing, but a strike would let it slip. Thumb screw or wing nut...think my Continental had something like that... Not elegant but it works...
>>> 
>>> Why did you have to rebuild the rudder? 
>>> 
>>> For me, I just take a loose wrap of the up haul line around the cleat and quickly release it when I start to touch bottom and leave it to spring free.
>>> 
>>> Please let me know if you find something that works well...
>>> Chris
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>> 
>>>> On Mar 28, 2014, at 9:34 AM, "Graham Stewart" <gstewart8 at cogeco.ca> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks Chris. I have had something similar but would prefer a locking
>>>> mechanism that will release if the rudder hits something. I have been
>>>> spending a ridiculous amount of time rebuilding my rudder and I would like
>>>> to keep it in good shape.
>>>> 
>>>> Graham 
>>>> 
>>>> 
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>>>> Sent: March-27-14 11:34 PM
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>>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Major Problem Minor Repair
>>>> 
>>>> Hey Graham...don't know if you ever resolved the rudder lines question...
>>>> But mine simply has a small horn cleat on top of the rudder use the cleat to
>>>> lock the rudder in the up position...like when in its slip...or cleat the
>>>> red line to hold it in the down position, but that doesn't release on its
>>>> own.... I'm sure there are updated solutions but this simple one works well
>>>> 
>>>> Chris Greco 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
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>>>> 1986 Rhodes 22,  Blue Hawaii
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