[Rhodes22-list] Sheave (?) for Rudder ‘pull-down’

[Todd Tavares]

Bob
I sent some pics but the file or email was too large to send. I bought this
on the recommendation of other Rhodies a few years ago but never installed
it yet, so I can not give you a performance review. They are available on
ebay for half of what West Marine is charging.

https://www.westmarine.com/sea-dog-auto-release-rudder-cleat-1158443.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwp9qZBhBkEiwAsYFsbyqmemthxixVV44u-kXUlPVhlULjxdETCB7HLbWI7FKOdqQFecUbnxoCvcUQAvD_BwE

On Fri, Sep 30, 2022, 1:23 PM Bob Garrant <bgarrant at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks Todd
>
> On Fri, Sep 30, 2022 at 1:07 PM Todd Tavares <tavares0947 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Bob, you can also buy a break-away clam cleat. You can set the break away
> > pressure.
> > I have one somewhere in a boat hardware bin somewhere in the garage. I'll
> > look for it and send a picture or a link.
> >
> > Todd T.
> >
> > On Fri, Sep 30, 2022, 11:24 AM Bob Garrant <bgarrant at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Hi Steve
> > > This looks like it may work well. I was concerned about ‘locking’ down
> > the
> > > rudder because of potential damage from hitting something.
> > > Bob
> > >
> > > On Tue, Sep 27, 2022 at 4:59 PM Steven Alm <stevenalm at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > >
> > > > I’ve used “lance cleats” you find for Hobie Cats. They’re small
> enough
> > to
> > > > break away if you run aground with your rudder — happened to me only
> > once
> > > > in 25 years and cheap enough to replace if that happens. Otherwise it
> > > hold
> > > > the rudder down and very easy to use.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> https://westcoastsailing.net/lance-cleat-starboard-1/?gclid=CjwKCAjwvsqZBhAlEiwAqAHElZHTvQb62kFK-pTRW9zsJvcfROJBJtDEb61AmrqISB1E4O8EU3w1QRoCpaAQAvD_BwE
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > On Tue, Sep 27, 2022 at 3:33 PM Peter Nyberg <peter at sunnybeeches.com
> >
> > > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Bob,
> > > > >
> > > > > The whole rudder assembly is designed and custom built by General
> > > Boats,
> > > > > so that's the only place you're going to be able to buy a
> replacement
> > > > > part.  If GB is unable to supply a replacement, then I think your
> > only
> > > > > option would be to make your own.
> > > > >
> > > > > --Peter
> > > > >
> > > > > > On 2022-09-27, at 12:47:43 EDT, Bob Garrant wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > The sheave (?) to used to pull down the rudder has broken. Anyone
> > > know
> > > > > where I
> > > > > > can find a replacement for this.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I’m not sure whether sheave is the correct term.
> > > > > > It’s at the base of the fixed part of the rudder and it’s used to
> > > pull
> > > > > down the
> > > > > > rudder. The blue line raises the rudder to a 90° angle out of the
> > > > water.
> > > > > The red
> > > > > > line pulls it down.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > See attached pictures.
> > > > > > Thanks,
> > > > > > Bob Garrant
> > > > > > Sail la Vie, 2000/2017
> > > > > > Kent Island, MD
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