Rude stock

[Nick Shaw]

I’ve sometimes wondered: does the rudder stock just bear on the Fiberglass of the rudder tube or are there some kind of bearings? Anyone ever looked into this? 

[Nick Shaw]

RUDDER STOCK ….DARN SPELL CHECKER!,,

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I’ve sometimes wondered: does the rudder stock just bear on the Fiberglass of the rudder tube or are there some kind of bearings? Anyone ever looked into this? 

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[Charles Stephens]

I pulled my rudder to replace the shaft and cutlass a few years ago. There is a bearing or bushing at the top of the tube as I recall. I remember putting grease in it.I can't recall. It was kind of hairy hanging in the Travel Lift. and that rudder is heavy.

I will give you a call tomorrow.

Charles

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[Edwin]

Spoke to a reputable sailboat

Mechanic

He said yes

There should be a minimum of 2 bearings

On the rudder post

Some have 3 he said

Hope that helps

Edwin

Cal cruising 46

S/V Lahlia

MdR CA

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