[frers-list]Rudder Problems
Robert Connell
frers-list@lists.frers33.com
Tue, 25 Jun 2019 07:17:36 -0400
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Brian, it could be that one of the bushings or bearings is worn. If it is a n=
ylon bushing it may have swelled up, you won't know until the boat is hauled=
and the rudder removed.
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> On Jun 24, 2019, at 3:42 PM, Brian Higgins <brian@sailingit.com> wrote:
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> Developed a rudder problem this weekend, rudder gets very stiff and squeak=
s 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 o=
n an even keel, rudder is very smooth and buttery to turn.
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> Going to investigate & tear things apart this evening, but I suspect the u=
pper 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.
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> Anyone have a similar experience, or advice on troubleshooting & repairing=
?
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<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div>Brian, it could be that one of the bushings or bearings is worn. If it is a nylon bushing it may have swelled up, you won't know until the boat is hauled and the rudder removed.<br><br>Sent from my iPhone</div><div><br>On Jun 24, 2019, at 3:42 PM, Brian Higgins <<a href="mailto:brian@sailingit.com">brian@sailingit.com</a>> wrote:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Developed a rudder problem this weekend, rudder gets very stiff and squeaks very loudly when turned (and you can feel the vibration & squeak through the deck too) when the boat is heeled over & the rudder is under load. When on an even
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<p class="MsoNormal">Going to investigate & tear things apart this evening, 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>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Anyone have a similar experience, or advice on troubleshooting & repairing?</p>
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