Like Jake said, I'd disconnect the cable to see if the problem is in the Steering pedestal. If it's not, drop the rudder. Once you have the rudder out, you can drill out the fiberglass post and add zerk fittings for grease. I use a waterproof clear synthetic grease.
Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jake Brodersen via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> To: "Martin & Linda Hodgkinson" <hodgkin...@bell.net>, cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Monday, March 9, 2015 8:57:53 PM Subject: Re: Stus-List Lubricant for stiff rudder C&C32 Martin, If after disconnecting your quadrant and cables, it is still stiff, drop the rudder and clean both the rudder post and the interior of the rudder tube. I use a good waterproof grease meant for trailer bearings. My rudder is as smooth as silk. It makes all the difference, especially in light air. Jake Jake Brodersen “Midnight Mistress” C&C 35 Mk-III Hampton VA From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Martin & Linda Hodgkinson via CnC-List Sent: Monday, March 09, 2015 7:40 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Lubricant for stiff rudder C&C32 All the answers about freeing stuck bolts got me thinking about a problem I am having with my 1983 C&C 32. I have wheel steering and the rudder is very tough to turn. Boat has not been in an accident so post is not bent. I tried slackening off the cables – no result; tried adding a grease fitting to the rudder post cover and pumping it full of grease – just made a mess and no change. I suspect that someone has used the wrong sort of grease and it just needs degreasing. Rather than dropping the rudder, any thoughts about a lubricant that might help. Martin Hodgkinson C&C 32 “Latis” _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
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