WTB- Fine Design Rudder/Strut combo.

[Chilli]

If anyone has a used one they are willing to send, let me know. Any color is fine.

[Fluid]

I recommend not getting the "plain" natural finish version. Apparently these mounts are designed to have a anodizing coating on them to add a few thousandths to the thickness. Without it, mine is very loose everywhere parts are designed to come together....the rudder pivot, the blade in the bracket, and the swivel block/bracket. I had to drill out and install brass bushings in the rudder blade to tighten up the rudder pivot, then shim the strut blade to get adequate grip on the strut. My purple set from a few years ago was much much tighter. Too bad J&G stopped making these.....



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[Chilli]

Thanks for the heads up Jay. Does anyone make similar hardware that would work with the Drifter S? I'm putting the boat together for SAWs.

[skellyo]

Some of Fuller's hardware looks similar: http://www.drcwebservices.com/ffe/

[ray schrauwen]

miss geiko 003.jpgThe TFL strut is VERY easy to make look and work well. Had this on my Miss G, then sold it.

[427srule]

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Nautiboyz,

I have a Brand New Blue one available with cable. Please PM me if your are interested and we can discuss a price.

Thank you,
Mike

[Chilli]

Dang Mike, You're like my trials "go to" guy.

PM coming your way.

Thanks to everyone else for their comments and suggestions!!!