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The Dotan's kick-up feature can be disabled by an optional lock-pin feature. The lock-pin can optionally be inserted into the rudder box's lock hole, fixing the blade in an up or down position, thereby disabling all kick-up/lowering capability. So that the rudder reverts to the regular, non kick-up version.
If you use this feature, don't forget to remove the pin before putting to shore!
You can use this feature :
- You need to comply with Optimist class rules
- You're an inexperienced "first time" sailor
- You're transporting your boat on a trailer in an up position
- You're sailing in jellyfish conditions
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Adjusting the Pressure under which the Rudder Kicks Up
You can easily adjust the rudder to kick up at various pressures with a 3-position rubber stopper (located on the inside of the rudder box).
| Tiller Housing |
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| Coulisse Connector |
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| Rubber Stopper |
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| See a,b,c below |
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Blade |
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Bolt and nut |
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To open the rudder box in order to adjust the rubber stopper, disconnect the coulisse connector from the blade by undoing the nut and removing the bolt.
Lift up the tiller housing.
Insert the rubber stopper into the position you require (see a, b, c below).
Reassemble the system (reconnect the blade to the coulisse connector and close the tiller housing.
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Check to verify that the pressure required to kick up the rudder matches your requirement.
Three rubber stopper positions for 3 levels of pressure under which the rudder kicks up.
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Rubber stopper in uppermost position - highest pressure will be required for the rudder to kick up.
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Rubber stopper in middle position - average pressure will be required for the rudder to kick up. |
Rubber stopper in lowermost position - the least amount of pressure required for the rudder to kick up. |
Gudgeon regulation
There is a possibility to adjust the upper gudgeon in such a way that it can slide freely along the rudder box track. To set the rudder you need to place the gudgeon into the rudder box track and fix it in the track with four screws provided with the set.
Rudder Box 14 set
gudgeons with Ø 8 hole |
Rudder Box 14 set (for Optimist)
gudgeons with Ø 6 pin |
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