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  • 05/08/2014 at 11:50 am in reply to: Rudder Blade Hangs Up. #13434
    Big Dave
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    Jim,
    I have the same issue with my new (to me) Flying Scot.  It seems the blade binds up increasingly as is pivots down.  I suspect some tightness is necessary to help keep it down while sailing but it was too tight for ease of operation.  I cleaned out the slot then cleaned and waxed the aluminum blade.  This helped on my rudder.
    Good Luck,
    Dave

    04/28/2014 at 2:42 pm in reply to: Forestay extension wearing into Bow Plate #13416
    Big Dave
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    I was worried about my new upsized 1/8″ wire jamming in the groove so I bought a small chainsaw file one size up from 1/8″ (5/32″?) and made the groove larger and fairer.  Should last another 41 years! 
    BTW, the old forestay extension had several broken strands that were not visible until I removed it from the boat.  It would be a good inspection item for you guys with older boats.  Feels great to have that nice new shiny cable installed!
    Big Dave #2363

    04/23/2014 at 9:21 pm in reply to: Forestay extension wearing into Bow Plate #13399
    Big Dave
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    Ok, I was afraid of that!  Thanks Glenn!

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