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From: Steve Dent <fics_peteacher_at_hotmail.com>
subject: [Paddlewise] Rudder lines for Perception Sealion Fastnet
Date: Thu, 27 Feb 2003 09:24:04 -0300
I have a Sealion Fastnet (Perception) and am constantly losing rudder 
control because the piddly lines seem to constantly come loose form the 
small cleats provided, how can I re-enforce the system.  I paddle in the 
Falkland Islands and am fairly constantly buffetted by strong winds and need 
my rudder.





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From: Strosaker <strosaker_at_cox.net>
subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Rudder lines for Perception Sealion Fastnet
Date: Thu, 27 Feb 2003 07:21:04 -0800
Steve,





For fastening the ends of the cables to the rudder or foot peg sliders, I
recommend using the crimps that have two holes. Pull the cable through one of
the holes, and with that cable you pulled through, loop it back through the
other hole and use a good crimping tool to smash the crimp down onto the cable
securely.  The loops are much stronger than the crimps that just have the
cable feed straight in and an eyelet. I never had a loop I made come loose.
Make sure any replacement cable is marine grade, not aircraft grade, because
the aircraft grade stuff rusts too quickly and gets stiff.





Duane


Southern California


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