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Re: Material: Attaching Rudder Cables
By:rnb4tla
Date: 7/16/2003, 12:06 am
In Response To: Material: Attaching Rudder Cables (Jack Sanderson)

I used the following method ...
routed plastic rudder cable tubing along hull near hull/deck joint. Then cut small rectangular wood blocks (~3/8" x ~3/8" x ~1/2"). I liberaly coated them in epoxy after predrilling a small home on one side. I then bought cable straps (for coax cable) & loosely screwed them tho the small blocks. I then epoxied the blocks on the hull just below deck (iside) at key places. I ended up using 4 blocks/straps per cable (2 in cockpit & 2 in aft storage compartment) These cable straps look line a rolled-over piece of plastic with holes i drilled in overlapping ends. You can find them at hardware store or Radio Shack where cabling is sold. These easily hold the cable in place & allow easy removal/adjustment of the cables if needed.

I can get a pic if you want it!

: I am intalling my rudder cables prior to gluing the hull and deck together.
: Any advice on attaching them to the hull? Should I be doing this prior to
: taping the inner seam as I would think the cable should run right along
: the seam but it will be dificult to access after the deck and hull are
: together

: Regards,

: Jack

Messages In This Thread

Material: Attaching Rudder Cables
Jack Sanderson -- 7/14/2003, 12:56 pm
Re: Material: Attaching Rudder Cables
rnb4tla -- 7/16/2003, 12:06 am
Re: Material: Attaching Rudder Cables
mike allen -- 7/14/2003, 1:49 pm