[Rhodes22-list] Rudder Lift Line
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Fri Nov 20 18:47:34 EST 2015
Yacht braid is what a line cam cleat is designed for. Nylon and polypropylene is too slippery. If the little teeth on the cam have worn off you might be able to make some with a wood burner to melt some grooves into the piece. Otherwise you may have to replace it.
Hope that helps.
Bob (palatka)
> On Nov 20, 2015, at 2:22 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
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> The line that lifts my rudder has become frayed where the cam holds it in the
> up position. I thought it would be a good idea to replace it before it
> broke - BUT - I have tried both a nylon and a braided line from West Marine,
> and the cam will not hold either one -- they have a too-slippery surface for
> the cam to bite in and hold. I know they are the right size because they
> match the old one.
>
> Any suggestions for a specific type of line to use and where to get it? Or
> do I need a new cam too?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bruce M
> s/v Tuxedo
>
>
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