While you are taking things apart, two things to check/fix on a MK I: The collar that keeps the rudder from dropping out of the boat was made of cast iron. Mine was about 99% ready to let go when I got it off and replaced it with stainless steel. The other thing is the plastic bearing in the cockpit. If it gets loose the rudder stuck moves around and stresses everything else. This is a plastic circle with a hole in it, not terribly difficult to have made at a plastic shop.
Joe Coquina C&C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Brandon Gaspard via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2016 10:22 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Brandon Gaspard Subject: Re: Stus-List Octopus on a Landfall 38 I'm very interested in how this works out for you. I'm currently considering a Simrad SD10 Mechanical Drive Unit (same as Octopus RS) for my 35 Mk1 because it seems like it will be easier to install and easier to fix in the event there is a malfunction. Additionally, replacement parts can be kept in stowage. It's likely too lightweight for the Landfall 38 though, max displacement of 15400 lbs. If anyone has a preference for the unit in the original post vs the Simrad I'd appreciate feedback. Brandon Tango C&C 35 Mk1
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