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2. If you want to change the rudder rake, change the rubber for a
smaller or bigger rubber.
• Parts are available at www.webshop.nacrasailing.com
The spring wears out over time. Replace the spring if the
kick-up system can’t be tensioned to a point where the
rudders stay against the rudder rake rubber blocks during
sailing. A too weakly tensioned kick-up system results in
heavy steering. A too strongly tensioned kick-up system
results in greater damage to your rudders during accidental
sailing into an object.
1.
Fix the sliding bolt for the kick up tension. Push the bolt
forward and fix the bolt while you’re still pushing forward.
The sliding bolt needs to be tightened firmly.
• Use the 7/16 or 11 mm wrench and the adjustable
spanner
Tools needed:
- Wrench 7/16 or 11mm
- Adjustable spanner
5.2.
Kick up rudder sensitivity adjustment
Kick-up systems are not fail-safe systems. Meaning,
the system is designed for easy handling. They are not
designed to allow for beaching your catamaran without
manually pulling your rudders up.