I have been using the bugee rudder system since I bought my first Weta in October 2023. I would never go back the Lock Down Rod. All you need is enough 8 to 10mm diameter bungie cord, to go around the rudder and through the Rudder housing about 3 times. Then tie a square knot. It last longer if you remove it when you are not using the boat. I coil mine up and put in in one of the pockets of my foil bag. It only takes a few seconds to put it back on the rudder, when you are ready to go out. The link below that Alan sent you is a good reference. It can be hard to find bungie that is long enough and does not already have hooks at each end. Some Marine Supply stores have a spool and can cut the length you need. I have a spool of 8 mm diameter bungee and will sell you the correct length for $10 plus shipping. If I am shipping to a address Florida, I have to charge sales tax as well. Rick Upson,

Rick's Small Sailboats LLC

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Hello Jim, I assume you have purchased Ronstan part # RF3133 to fix this problem. The hollow rolled pin is probably stainless steel which is very hard metal and might take forever to drill out. If you used a drill bit too small to drill it out, but big enough to fit inside the the hollow pin snugly, with your drill, you might be able to rotate the pin when you pull the trigger on the drill, breaking the glue bond holding the pin in place. I would definitely wear safety glasses if you attempt this. It could break your drill bit or send other particles flying through the air. You could also use a machine screw the right size for its threads to fit snugly inside the hollow pin and try turning by hand to break the glue bond on the hollow pin. If you can't get the hollow pin out you may want to use a hack saw to cut the tiller extension where the pin goes through and drill a new hole for the pin that comes with RF 3133. If you do this, Your tiller extension will be only about 1 inch shorter which should not be a problem. If you need RF 3133 I have it in stock and could send it to you. $18 plus sales tax and shipping. Rick Upson

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I will try using a bit next time