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Marmag
United Kingdom
47 Posts |
 Posted - 18 Jul 2016 : 21:00:08
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Has anyone ever fitted a rudder safe bolt on ruder extension they are not cheap but from what I've red sounds great stops snaking at slow speeds giving u more control and manoeuvrability even says saves fuel
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jud
United Kingdom
113 Posts |
Posted - 18 Jul 2016 : 22:10:47
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I fitted one to the Honda on my 23.
I was impressed with the difference it made.It cost me £40, but they're easy to make.
Jud.
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IanM
United Kingdom
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Posted - 18 Jul 2016 : 22:45:39
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Yeah, likewise on the 23 we had. At slow canal/river speeds it made a huge difference to steering, especially when coasting into a mooring or lock.
I think it's a different story at higher speeds, but I wouldn't know about that ;p
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flojim123
United Kingdom
17 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jul 2016 : 20:26:35
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| I have fitted a rudder extension on my Honda outboard, also I moved the motor I hole back from vertical which lifts the bow out of the water I can now let go of the wheel and my boat goes straight, I have a Norman twenty hope this helps |
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philihun
United Kingdom
283 Posts |
Posted - 26 Jul 2016 : 18:04:26
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Fitted one on my 27 with a honda 15 outboard. £35, fixed in 10 mins and makes a big difference, eg you can steer in neutral when mooring etc.Also if you reverse into something solid the rudder extension takes the hit not the prop.
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canalboy1949
United Kingdom
115 Posts |
Posted - 27 Jul 2016 : 10:17:03
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| I had a Wavey Rider Wanderer with a 7.5hp Honda outboard. The rudder extension certainly helped at low speed / no power manoevering. |
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RustyB
United Kingdom
17 Posts |
Posted - 27 Jul 2016 : 23:14:55
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Can you fit a rudder extension to a Honda outboard without taking it off? I find my 15hp honda outboard is too heavy to lift off on my own? Can everyone else do lift it off on their own?
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jud
United Kingdom
113 Posts |
Posted - 28 Jul 2016 : 19:47:05
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I just tilted my motor up and fitted the rudder while lying on the jetty. It took me about 1/2 hour including the time spent explaining to my better half what I was doing and why I was doing it.
I tied the spanner to my wrist with a piece of string as usual .
Jud. |
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IanM
United Kingdom
2238 Posts |
Posted - 28 Jul 2016 : 21:24:44
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| I did ours when it was lifted out for winter. I ended up drilling a hole through the leg to secure the rudder with a bolt as the clamp/strap things just would not fit securely enough. Obviously I was careful to avoid anything important with the drill |
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RustyB
United Kingdom
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Posted - 28 Jul 2016 : 21:33:35
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quote:
Originally posted by jud
I just tilted my motor up and fitted the rudder while lying on the jetty. It took me about 1/2 hour including the time spent explaining to my better half what I was doing and why I was doing it.
I tied the spanner to my wrist with a piece of string as usual.
Jud.
Thanks for the info, I may tilt it and get in the canal with my waders on and fit it that way. If anyone knows a good outboard mechanic in the midlands area who does outcalls please let me know.
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df
United Kingdom
5994 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jul 2016 : 08:10:35
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You won't need waders in the canal, just stand on the shopping trolley....
NBAS--The communal colostomy bag of the boating community.
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boatdaddy123
United Kingdom
283 Posts |
Posted - 30 Jul 2016 : 11:56:59
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If it gets all too much you can lie on the mattress! If it is not round the prop!
Alistair
Men have 3 hair styles
1. Parted
2. Unparted
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Steering again
