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[quote=Edchris177][quote]The other option is to use a large flat blade screw driver between the plunger and the cam to pop the cam back up[/quote]
Yes, that's what I ended up doing. No matter how hard I yanked, I couldn't do the rope trick...maybe I'm a weakling...but I weigh more than 98lbs!
[quote]Buy one of those tools that releases the cam...[/quote]
Bill, is this what you mean? I understand using the flat blade, but not sure about where to drill a hole, anybody got a photo?
[url]http://shop.foghmarine.com/hobie-all-purpose-tool.html[/url]
[quote]Check out the latest Hobie Hotline for a nice solution for dealing with cams on the H18 rudder system.[/quote]
I'll do that, thanks 
[quote]You need to make sure the rake adjustment plate in the upper casting seats tightly against the cam when the rudders are locked down[/quote]
Yes, I found that info on a Hobie sheet, here. When I got the boat, neither would lock down. Took a thin wall 1/4" drive socket to fit inside the casting, but I got them both to work fine, except kicking up when I got some weeds. I tightened the spring, worked good. Just the last day or so I've had problems with the port rudder only. I'll check that little plate again tomorrow. I'll regrease the cam & plunger..
[url]https://www.hobiecat.com/articles/rudder-tuning,87/[/url][/quote]

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