Make sure that you check the alignment of the upper bearing connected to the cockpit floor before replacing anything! Sometimes this bearing shifts laterally and make the steering appear to be stiff. It is an easy correction to make.
Bob Bob Boyer s/v Rainy Days C&C Landfall 38 (Hull # 230) Annapolis, MD (presently in Baltimore) blog: dainyrays.blogspot.com email: dainyr...@icloud.com > On Jun 2, 2016, at 12:40 AM, tom via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Indigo, a 35-3 in central NJ has had a tight steering wheel. Inspection > revealed the need for a new rudder post sleeve and collar that holds the > rudder in place. Does any one know of where replacements can be found for > this. The local yard has said it may require a custom made piece. Of question > is the thread size with comments being either 12 threads per inch or 11 1/2 > threads per inch? Metric size? The collar is about 1 1/2 inches in length. > Any help? > Thanks, > Tom Oryniak > 33-1 > Carry On > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like > what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions > are greatly appreciated! _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
