Ref : OM_T2
Issued by : SD
Date : 12/2013
Up-date : 0
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Hobie Cat® Europe
Assembly Manual - Hobie T2
Illustration
Steps
Description
1
Place the rudder assembly on the boat pintle.
Note : the Housing may only be installed or remo-
ved from the boat pintles when the rudder blade
is in-between the upper and lower positions. This
is an additional safety feature to keep the rudder
on the boat in case of capsize.
2
Secure the housing to the pintles by placing the
keeper over the lower pintle. Make sure that it is
completely engaged in the slot.
3
This new design has a simplified and more intui-
tive function. To raise the rudder, raise the tiller ;
to lower the rudder, lower the tiller. The rudder
automatically locks into either position and is
held by spring-loaded detents. The rudder will
kick-up if beached or if an obstruction is hit.
4
Locking pin
Attached to the side of each rudder is a locking
pin. This pin is designed to keep your rudder in
the up position during transportation. Bumpy
launch ramps or steep angled beaches could
cause the rudders to drop down, causing the
blade to dig into the ground. To install the pin, put
the rudder in the up position and simply remove
the pin that is snapped to the casting and insert it
through the hole in the side of the rudder. When
you want to put the rudder back down, remove the
pin and snap it back into the side of the casting.
Up-keep and precautions
When in use, make sure that the rudder is locked in the down position. You will know if your rudder is not down all the
way if steering feels heavy.
If used in saltwater, it is always a good idea to rinse rudder assembly with fresh water.
If boat is stored outdoors for extended periods of time, without being used, remove rudder assembly and store indoors.
Avoid storing rudder assembly in extremely hot locations such as in direct sunglight in a vehicle with windows closed.
Easy Lock Rudder Assembly