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Author:  gimmearaise [ Wed Jul 11, 2012 3:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Tiller Connector Kit
Hey guys, I picked up a Hobie 14 about a month ago, now I'm doing some basic repairs. I notice my old connectors that connect the cross bar to the tiller arms were toast. I ordered a new set (Tiller Connector Kit) and am confused where the spring goes! does it go in the middle or on the bottom! Any input would help.

Thanks,

Neil
Author:  hobiesrock [ Wed Jul 11, 2012 9:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Tiller Connector Kit
spring is on the bottom
Author:  gimmearaise [ Wed Jul 11, 2012 10:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Tiller Connector Kit
perfect!! thank you mucho!

NEIL
Author:  MBounds [ Thu Jul 12, 2012 6:06 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Tiller Connector Kit
To prevent scratching of the hull decks, the spring (and nut) should go on the top (like the one on the left):
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Author:  hobiesrock [ Thu Jul 12, 2012 1:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Tiller Connector Kit
hmm no kidding...now I gotta go flip mine! Sorry about the bad advice!

edit: hmm just looked at mine. Its about 3" away from the deck with the rudders kicked up?
Author:  MBounds [ Thu Jul 12, 2012 2:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Tiller Connector Kit
hobiesrock wrote:
hmm no kidding...now I gotta go flip mine! Sorry about the bad advice!

edit: hmm just looked at mine. Its about 3" away from the deck with the rudders kicked up?
Old-style bent tiller arms? (pre-1983).
With re-drilled rudders, it could be a lot closer, too.
Author:  hobiesrock [ Thu Jul 12, 2012 3:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Tiller Connector Kit
yup 1980.
Author:  MBounds [ Thu Jul 12, 2012 4:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Tiller Connector Kit
The real test is to lift the tip of the rudder up as far as it will go and see how close the bolt gets to the deck.
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