The idea is to let the rudder down a few inches….maybe 4 or 5″….and insert a shim around the post, on top of the rudder, then jack or lever the rudder back up in place. Several here have done this….I … Continue reading →
By Tim Porter, C-380 #199, “Serendipity” Mainsheet, November 2009 When I purchased my 1999 C-380 in 2008, the steering was very tight. I later determined someone had greased the lower rudder bearing with petroleum-based grease, which is very detrimental to … Continue reading →
Title: Installation of Rudder Roller Bearings Author: Warren Elliott, Rick Ranno Date: 8/12/2003 Hull #: 297 The previous Mainsheet issue included some relatively simple maintenance/repairs for your rudder system; this was in … Continue reading →
Rudder Bearings Warren Elliott 5/14/2003 Hull #: 44 Here’s another topic that’s received quite a bit of attention. It seems that a number of boats are sending out “clunking” sounds from the rudder shaft. This occurred on my boat near … Continue reading →
