6) Attaching the cut end of the up-control line to the pigtail...
Make a small knot in the end of the cut line and tie a knot. Pass the end of the line through either of the
two loops on the replacement “Pigtail” line (Provided with this kit). Tie into a “figure 8”, then pull out the
slack to cinch down onto the loop. Pull on both lines to tighten the knot.
7)
Put the up-line back into the hull, pushing the new line and knot through the
hull before attempting to insert the sleeve. Insert the sleeve fully into the hull.
Push any slack in the up line into the sleeve.
8)
Moving back to the center hatch, locate the end of the up line
Note: if you cannot reach the up-line, have a friend help you stand the boat on its bow so that the line falls down
towards the middle hatch. (Put the boat back down before you continue to work).
9)
Re-attach the loop on the end of the new line to the eyelet post on the control arm.
If the up-line will not reach the eyelet post
rotate the rudder up-down handle slightly
(the handle on the outside of the boat) with
your other hand to bring the control arm
closer to the line.
If the up-line still does not reach the control arm, you can let some slack
out on the up-line by loosening the up-line screw on the rudder housing.
There are two screws on the rudder housing next to the center axle. The
up-line will feel slack, and you can loosen the screw to pull some slack
through the rudder drum. You may also need to adjust this screw if there
is too much slack in the line.
Proper Up-Line Adjustment:
You will want the up-line to have enough slack so that, when the rudder is
in the down position, you can rotate the up/down handle 45 degrees before the up-line becomes taught.
If the rudder still sticks after you remove and change the up control bungee,
loosen the hex head bolt a little bit. Do not make complete turns with the bolt,
the slightest adjustment can make a big difference.
Please refer to your owners manual for further
rudder adjustment information.
Up Control
Adjustment
Down Control
Adjustment
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Twist-n-Stow (up control line) Bungee replacement / Outfitter
