Replacing Rudder "Lower" Line

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Minnow
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Replacing Rudder "Lower" Line

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This summer, we purchased a 1976 Chrysler C22. She is showing her age, but we've had a great time learning to sail.

Until the rudder down rope snapped in half.

I did a little swimming, and I was able to locate the hole on the top of the rudder blade. Thanks to whoever posted this diagram: http://chryslersailing.lizards.net/imag ... r_post.gif
And this one:
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Maybe this is a very simple thing, but I can't seem to figure out how to attach the rope. I could shove the rope in the hole, but I suspect that there's a way to tie a knot or something?

Can I fix this in the water? I'm not ready to haul her out yet--summer is too short here in Michigan.

Thanks in advance for your help!
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Post by EmergencyExit »

Ah, the part you can't see is behind the cheek plates.. the vertical hole in the end of the rudder intersects with a horizontal one. You run the line in the end hole and out the side, then tie a knot and pull the knot into the horizontal hole.

You'd have to remove the rudder from between the plates..
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Post by Minnow »

Thank you! Time to haul 'er out, I guess...
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