Hi Steve
This looks like it may work well. I was concerned about ‘locking’ down the rudder because of potential damage from hitting something.
Bob

On Tue, Sep 27, 2022 at 4:59 PM Steven Alm <stevenalm at gmail.com> wrote:

> I’ve used “lance cleats” you find for Hobie Cats. They’re small enough to
> break away if you run aground with your rudder — happened to me only once
> in 25 years and cheap enough to replace if that happens. Otherwise it hold
> the rudder down and very easy to use.
>
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> https://westcoastsailing.net/lance-cleat-starboard-1/?gclid=CjwKCAjwvsqZBhAlEiwAqAHElZHTvQb62kFK-pTRW9zsJvcfROJBJtDEb61AmrqISB1E4O8EU3w1QRoCpaAQAvD_BwE
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> On Tue, Sep 27, 2022 at 3:33 PM Peter Nyberg <peter at sunnybeeches.com>
> wrote:
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> > Bob,
> >
> > The whole rudder assembly is designed and custom built by General Boats,
> > so that's the only place you're going to be able to buy a replacement
> > part.  If GB is unable to supply a replacement, then I think your only
> > option would be to make your own.
> >
> > --Peter
> >
> > > On 2022-09-27, at 12:47:43 EDT, Bob Garrant wrote:
> > >
> > > The sheave (?) to used to pull down the rudder has broken. Anyone know
> > where I
> > > can find a replacement for this.
> > >
> > > I’m not sure whether sheave is the correct term.
> > > It’s at the base of the fixed part of the rudder and it’s used to pull
> > down the
> > > rudder. The blue line raises the rudder to a 90° angle out of the
> water.
> > The red
> > > line pulls it down.
> > >
> > > See attached pictures.
> > > Thanks,
> > > Bob Garrant
> > > Sail la Vie, 2000/2017
> > > Kent Island, MD
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