I just purchased a 1980 TheMightyHobie18 to keep on a beach and have some trouble with the rudder lock down cams. The previous owner advised that when beaching, you need to release the rudders from their locked position and let them hang idle when near shore. His explanation was that this lets them kick up more easily. They are infact VERY difficult (darn near impossible) to kick them out when they are locked (I have verified this). However, the rudders keep locking themselves once the cams have been disengaged and is nearly impossible to leave them in an unlocked position as well.
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<br>My questions:
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<br>A) should the rudders pop up easily, even if locked in the cam, when striking ground or objects? What would be the recommend solution if this was true?
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<br>B) or should they not lock so easily into the cams and be able to float in the unlocked position as the previous owner recommended? Again - recommended solution?<br><br>[color:blue][b]Jake
<br>[color:blue][b]Nacra 5.2 (2112)
<br>[color:blue][b]Hobie 18 (???)