OTOH I can carry my rudder around myself. It doesn't weigh much. Not sure if that is good or bad.
Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I -----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Martin DeYoung Sent: Friday, November 01, 2013 1:18 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Rudder bearing > I guess I should commandeer a couple people to help drop that rudder.< When dropping Calypso's rudder (large fiberglass over balsa with 3" dia. SS heavy wall tube shaft) this summer we used 4 to 5 people. My guess is it weighs 200 to 250 lbs. We were just barely able to clear the pavement with the boat in its normal yard position. The backup plan was to spend the $$ to have the travel lift raise Calypso to give us the extra clearance. We had cushioning material under the rudder in case it slipped from our grip and set up blocks to stabilize it 1/2 way out to allow for re-positioning of the muscle. Prior to this summer's rudder repair project I dreaded the need to drop it out of the boat. Now that I have done it the project seems no worse than any other yard project. The more difficult part was working in the tight spaces around the quadrant. Do take pictures and measurements of how the steering gear is set up. I should have taken much better measurements of the position of the quadrant to avoid having to make a 3/8" adjustment to perfect the steering cable alignment. Calypso's rudder bearing assemblies are much different than those described for a Viking 33 but I did perform a complete inspection of the shaft and the bearing surfaces looking for wear and corrosion. I made detailed measurements of the rudder and shaft in case of future repairs. Martin Calypso 1971 C&C 43 Seattle -----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of djhaug...@juno.com Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2013 7:22 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Rudder bearing "what, it's the first hole I dug?" the 33 came with a tiller too. Mine was converted over to a wheel but, the tiller fitting is still there. I guess I should commandeer a couple people to help drop that rudder. Danny _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
