[frers-list]Rudder Problems

Brian Higgins frers-list@lists.frers33.com
Mon, 24 Jun 2019 19:42:14 +0000


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Developed a rudder problem this weekend, rudder gets very stiff and squeaks=
 very loudly when turned (and you can feel the vibration & squeak through t=
he deck too) when the boat is heeled over & the rudder is under load. When =
on an even keel, rudder is very smooth and buttery to turn.

Going to investigate & tear things apart this evening, but I suspect the up=
per bushing where the post comes though the deck may have failed. I believe=
 the lower bushing was replaced 2 years ago, not sure about the upper.

Anyone have a similar experience, or advice on troubleshooting & repairing?



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<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Developed a rudder problem this weekend, rudder gets=
 very stiff and squeaks very loudly when turned (and you can feel the vibra=
tion &amp; squeak through the deck too) when the boat is heeled over &amp; =
the rudder is under load. When on an even
 keel, rudder is very smooth and buttery to turn.</p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Going to investigate &amp; tear things apart this ev=
ening, but I suspect the upper bushing where the post comes though the deck=
 may have failed. I believe the lower bushing was replaced 2 years ago, not=
 sure about the upper.</p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Anyone have a similar experience, or advice on troub=
leshooting &amp; repairing?</p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
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