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My rudder yoke snapped at the inboard thru hole at the racelite tiller swivel extension. Will the rudder be responsive enough with the yoke being 3" shorter? Or should I glue the broken pieces together to keep the original length and sandwich the joint with sisters top and bottom. I just want to get back sailing, don't care about looks until I can make a solid piece this winter. Totally my stupid fault, was sailing in a narrow shallow area, Should not have been there, was feeling adventuresome. Got a nice long row back though. Dan
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RE: Snapped a dory yoke
» Submitted by Dick Dowdell - Sat, 7/2/16 » 7:41 AM
Jacardan2,
I do not have an NE Dory, but as no one has responded to your question, I'll pitch in. As to the shortened yoke, I would expect it to amplify rudder movement as long as you have enough leverage to move the rudder. Sounds uncomfortable to me. I believe that your second option sistering the yoke top and bottom and keeping the original dimensions is the better choice.
Best of luck,
Dick