Water ballast sailboat rudder uphaul lined

[Crazy Dave Condon]

It had been a long time since since installing uphaul rudder lines and I am reaching out to you for advice particularly on the 240 and 260. All I can recall there was a line tied to the rudder head to a small turning block within the rudder post.
was the block above or below the bolt inside the rudder post.
I am drawing a blank. The. Drawings are not clear. I have two inquiries both Hunter 240’s. I would appreciate any help. @caverun @rgranger @patbratton

@Teboll pictures please. Also look inside your rudder post for any turning blocks

 

[caverun]

Hey Dave, the original downhaul line had a single block inside the post (near the bottom) with a 2:1 purchase. Many have upgraded to a 4:1 system using 2 double micro-blocks as explained on this web page, scroll down to the bottom section:
Hunter 260 Rudder
The Harken micro-blocks do fit inside the rudder post.

 

[patbratton]

I purchased the blocks and new line for the rudder and have never gotten around to installing. I found that my rudder is water logged and I just haven't gotten around to replacing it.

 

[CrispyCringle]

Is this pic what your looking for Dave? This is for a H23.5. The drawing is pretty busy, but you get the idea. I never used the setup on my boat. Id just move it up and down by hand. But I normally only had to do that at the beginning and end of the season.

 

[FWBpilot]

It had been a long time since since installing uphaul rudder lines and I am reaching out to you for advice particularly on the 240 and 260. All I can recall there was a line tied to the rudder head to a small turning block within the rudder post.
was the block above or below the bolt inside the rudder post.
I am drawing a blank. The. Drawings are not clear. I have two inquiries both Hunter 240’s. I would appreciate any help. @caverun @rgranger @patbratton

@Teboll pictures please. Also look inside your rudder post for any turning blocks

Dave, On my H23.5, I don't see any blocks on the rudder uphaul line. I attached a picture of my rudder, in the UP position. I also attached a copy of the rudder drawing from the Owner's Manual. I don't see any blocks, unless I'm missing something. I hope this answers your question. The blue line is just to hold the rudder in the UP position.
Cheers,
-Adrian

 

[Teboll]

Thanks to all the posts. on my hunter 240 my rudder line post does not have any blocks in it. With help feed a line down and through to the downhaul hole, knotted it and ensured did not bind. Then tied the other end to the uphaul. Works again. best to all.

 

[hunter240]

My 240 never had a block system. I've broken off 2 rudders then got one from Idarudders made of composite material heavy but i can get it up using single line and I just turned 78, so you can handle it. I think the company name is now Ruddercraft.

 

[Teboll]

thanks. will check it out.