Rudder Assembly - Hobie 15 Club Owner's Manual

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Assembly manual - Hobie 15 CLUB
Ref : OM_H15CLUB

RUDDER ASSEMBLY

OLD SYSTEM (UNTIL 2007)
RUDDER HEAD
Identify the right rudder from the left rudder (look for the stickers on the rudder
arms). As shown, line up the rudder pintles (metal pegs on the hulls) with the rud-
der castings . Push the rudder castings down onto the pintles. Insert the retainer
clip attached to the lower pintle to lock the rudder in place. The clip will prevent the
rudder from falling off. Repeat the same thing for the other side.
RUDDER SCREW
The rudder screw allow to make the plastic cam harder or softer.
NEW SYSTEM - EZ LOC (AS FROM 2008)
The Hobie Rudder housing has been completely redesigned to increase the ease of use. Precision manufactured of engi-
neering-grade fiberglass reinforced nylon, the housing is virtually maintenance free and will never corrode.
Rudder installation
Place the rudder
assembly on the boat
pintle. (Fig. 1). Note :
the Housing may only be
installed or removed
from the boat pintles
when the rudder blade is
in-between the upper
and lower positions. This is an additional safety feature to keep the rudder on the boat in case of capsize.
Secure the housing to the pintles by placing the keeper over the upper pintle (Fig. 2). Make sure that it is completely
engaged in the slot. This new design has a simplified and more intuitive function. To raise the rudder, raise the tiller;
to lower the rudder, lower the tiller. The rudder automatically locks into either position and is held by spring-loaded
detents. The rudder will kick-up if beached or if an obstruction is hit.
Locking pin
Attached to the side of each rudder is a locking pin. This pin is designed to keep your rudder in the up position during
transportation. Bumpy launch ramps or steep angled beaches could cause the rudders to drop down, causing the blade
to dig into the ground. To install the pin, put the rudder in the up position and simply remove the pin that is snapped to
the casting and insert it through the hole in the side of the rudder. When you want to put the rudder back down, remove
the pin and snap it back into the side of the casting. (Fig. 3).
Up-keep and precautions
When in use, make sure that the rudder is locked in the down position. You will know if your rudder is not down all the
way if steering feels heavy. If used in saltwater, it is always a good idea to rinse rudder assembly with fresh water. If boat
is stored outdoors for extended periods of time, without being used, remove rudder assembly and store indoors. Avoid
storing rudder assembly in extremely hot locations such as in direct sunglight in a vehicle with windows closed.
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