I'm wondering if anyone else has run into any similar issues with their rudder.
At the top of the rudder shaft , just below the radial wheel there is a through bolt with two skate wheels that support the rudder. The wheels ride on a flat steel donut shaped bushing which has approximately a 3"ID and 4"OD. My wheels are frozen and do not turn. When the rudder is turned, the wheels drag on bushing and rotate it. I've tried to reach in, turn the wheels and spray in a lubricate but no luck. It looks like I may have to remove the radial wheel for access and possibly replace the wheels. Given the radial wheel has been in place for 25 years, could there be issues removing it? Does anyone know a source for skate wheels? There is also a bushing (around the rudder shaft) between the rudder and the hull. With the boat on the hard, the bushing is free to move and rotate around the rudder shaft. I guess when the rudder lifts up, the bushing provides a bearing surface. Does this sound correct? Thanks, Ron Ron Ricci S/V Patriot C&C 37+ Bristol, RI <mailto:ron.ri...@1968.usna.com> ron.ri...@1968.usna.com
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