AnthonyHayes 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2019 Hello. Last time I took my boat out the rope from my rudder to my lock down mechanism broke on one of my rudders. It was 5mm. What is recommended size/rope type to replace Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knobblyoldjimbo 31 Report post Posted November 25, 2019 3mm will do, spectra is best. I use Clamcleat CL257 cleats to hold them, they are alloy and release on impact. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darcy1945 38 Report post Posted November 25, 2019 I prefer 6mm, less chance of jamming between blade and casting, I also file a groove in the top of my blades to keep the pull down rope central. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyHayes 0 Report post Posted November 27, 2019 Thanks gents Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyHayes 0 Report post Posted November 27, 2019 Thanks gents. Knobbly you mentioned the Clamcleat cl257. I looked them up. Does $28 sound about right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knobblyoldjimbo 31 Report post Posted Thursday at 02:45 AM Yes, about. I think mine were 52 from Jimmy Buckland. Sadly he's retired now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
