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Hi,
The outer skin of the tiller extension universal joint seems to have failed. Is this just cosmetic (the underlying joint seems fine) or does it need replaced? I don't want a catastrophic failure while sailing so I'm guessing it needs replaced.
Grateful for any advice.
Thanks
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The outer skin of the tiller extension universal joint seems to have failed. Is this just cosmetic (the underlying joint seems fine) or does it need replaced? I don't want a catastrophic failure while sailing so I'm guessing it needs replaced.
Grateful for any advice.
Thanks
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25/04/2022 07:31:00
jdwoods
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25/04/2022 07:29:00
jdwoods
Posts: 7
I would suggest to replace it. If it breaks it is quite difficult to sail upwind.
You can use special replacement, where a cord is insinde. This helps a lot in case, the rubber breaks (what will happen from time to time)
https://www.roostersailing.com/products/128052
I am not sure, if you need to adapt this, I bought one here in Germany, which fitted 1:1 in the original hinge.
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You can use special replacement, where a cord is insinde. This helps a lot in case, the rubber breaks (what will happen from time to time)
https://www.roostersailing.com/products/128052
I am not sure, if you need to adapt this, I bought one here in Germany, which fitted 1:1 in the original hinge.
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24/04/2022 21:32:00
Michael Heber
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