TFL-502b20-2, Inline Catamaran Strut and Rudder Assembly
Inline aluminum rudder-and-strut system for Catamarans with built-in rudder water pickup. Features a nylon breakaway bolt on the rudder to reduce damage from impacts with submerged objects. Mounting plate measures 30mm (1.18") wide x 24mm (.95") tall. Leading edge of the rudder blade measures 87mm (3.42") Offered in 2versions, - .187"(4.75mm) Flex Cable with 3/16"(4.75mm) shaft, drive dog and bullet nut. - Rudder & strut only. No Cable, no stuffing tube. This is for people with their own cables/shafts. System Includes the following hardware: (1) aluminum rudder (1) aluminum strut with installed 3/16" Lead Teflon Bearing Sleeve.
Requires: Requires customer to cut flex cable to required length. Du-Bro 489 or 490 steering linkage connectors. 489 is for 2-56 linkage rod, 490 is much stronger 4-40 linkage rod but will require drilling the the hole larger on the steering arm. Note: This is the second revision of this item. As of 10/25/2011, we have upgraded the strut to accommodate a larger prop and strengthened the strut barrel.
