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Weather helm

Posted By: Michael
Date: 5/28/07 6:35a.m.

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Thank you to everyone who offered help regarding the weather helm. This past weekend I took the rudder/tiller/rudderboard completely apart. After inspecting all of the related parts I could find no reason other than design why the rudderboard would not come down to the point of being fully vertical. It appears that it was designed to only descend 3/4 of the way and the shape of the rudderboard prevents it from deploying any futher. I also noticed that the rudder has been substantially reinforced with steel plates along the sides. These do not affect the rudderboard in any way. has anyone seen or heard of this? Any thoughts on a source for replacement?
My Nimble 24 is the tropical and doesnt include a centerboard. Does anyone else have this model? As I learn about the boat I am anxious to hear about other people's projects and experiences.
All the best, Michael

Messages In This Thread

Weather helm -- Michael -- 5/28/07 6:35a.m.

Nimble rudder -- Chet Simmons -- 6/3/07 12:02p.m.

N24 rudder -- Rod M. Nimble Vagabond "Loligo" S. Gulf Isl. BC -- 6/8/07 8:36p.m.

Weather helm -- Michael -- 6/10/07 4:57p.m.

Nimble Rudder -- Mark N, Nimble Arctic, Jax FL -- 6/11/07 5:36a.m.

Rudder -- Ed, N24, Sarasota -- 6/12/07 9:34a.m.

Rudder -- Michael -- 6/12/07 6:30p.m.

Rudder -- Ed, N24, Sarasota -- 6/13/07 2:45a.m.

Notice this difference -- Stephen - Nimble 24 - North of Baton Rouge -- 6/13/07 1:49p.m.

Notch -- Ed, N24, Sarasota -- 6/13/07 2:56p.m.

Re: Notch -- Stephen - Nimble 24 - North of Baton Rouge -- 6/13/07 4:01p.m.

Gudgeons -- Ed, N24, Sarasota -- 6/13/07 4:29p.m.

Re:Gudgeons -- Stephen - Nimble 24 - North of Baton Rouge -- 6/13/07 6:00p.m.

Year -- Ed, N24, Sarasota -- 6/13/07 7:16p.m.

How about the Production or Model Year -- Stephen - Nimble 24 - North of Baton Rouge -- 6/14/07 8:11a.m.

1989 -- Ed, N24, Sarasota -- 6/14/07 8:55a.m.

Rudder Weather Helm -- Michael -- 6/12/07 6:35p.m.

The pict is NOT... -- Mark N, Nimble Arctic, Jax FL -- 6/13/07 6:35a.m.

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