rudder bearings on older c&c designs 1970s really quite simple ¬ complicated.if my memory from the shop in oakville they were really simple with not much to break....simply block the rudder to prevent it falling out......unhook steering cables ..pullout cross pins..or any other stops...if any....the rollers can be removed...rudder should be free.....from down below with a helper ..rudder heavier than you think....move it back &forth & it will come lose...just carefully lower to ground.....if in freezeing climate store in heated area....any water seepage will expand and crack covering....two most possible areas to check turning blocks for steeringcable bearings if edson easily replaced......if wire never replaced good idea.....other area is where rollers run on bearings check for wear ....bearing dereline is simple ring easy to obtain and replace.....if rudder shaft stainless not much more to do....as long as bearing box still well fastened...if need be repair ®lass....if aluminum will need grease conduits cleaned out & regreased.....mine aluminum cleaned with new grease nipples .& regreased....depending on original owners needs aluminum option often selected because lighter in a wt sensive area...not a hard job as long as rudder will clear ground ...which on viking it should as long as original rudder ....if need more info i can check & see if still have original diagrams...
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