[frers-list]rudder-steering setup

[ARTHUR KELLEY]

Courtney,

My boat (#55) was shipped with a wheel, but converted at some point to a 
tiller.  I converted back to a wheel, but instead used an Edson CDi 
system, with no cables, etc.  Can't help you with pictures there.  I may 
still have some p[arts around although I sold the pedestal assembly.  I 
think I may still have a one year old radial (mounts on the rudder post) 
if you need parts.  If you decide instead to switch to a CDi system, I 
have a spare tiller arm that Edson made a small (correctbale) mistake 
on.

Not knowing the condition of everything, if the rudder bearings 
(actually Teflon sleeve bearings or bushings) are missing or badly worn 
check out the two articles in the FAQ pages of the web site.

I have never seen the inside of the rudder so can't speak to the 
construction.  Mine was 117 poundes when I removed it so if yours is 
lighter let me know, mine might be wet!  If there are cracks in the top, 
my opinion (not a professional here) is to open the cracks a little 
(perhaps a Dremel tool with a small, ball shaped grinder tip) and with 
the rudder standing vertially, work epoxy into the cracks.  I would 
rough sand the entire rudder top and spread epxoy across the entire top 
so you don't end up with little plugs cracking out.  Perhaps others have 
better ideas.

There is a good article here about rebuilding a rudder. 
http://www.westsystem.com/ss/rebuilding-a-rudder/  I assume the Freres 
33 rudder is of similar construction.



On Sat, Oct 6, 2012 at 3:30 AM, Courtney Thomas wrote:

> Ahoy !
>
> Does anyone have pictures and/or a descriptive narrative of the proper 
> installation of the rudder and steering setup. Pictures and parts 
> description of the setup below the cockpit of the rudder stock, 
> quadrant, etc... are especially needed now.
>
> I previously requested information regarding proper disposition of 
> cracks around the entry point of the stock into the rudder but have 
> received nothing.
>
> Is the rudder for the last boats manufactured actually made of nothing 
> but polyglass and foam ? If no, what and how then, please ?
>
> I'm starting to redeploy #54 which was 'dismantled' and idle for years 
> and now needing good info to put 'er back together, not only the 
> rudder-steering setup but the entire boat. Even the keel was removed.
>
> All advice and suggestions are appreciated, especially including 
> pictures and parts sources.
>
> Cordially,
> C.Thomas
> ccthomas01@yahoo.com
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