Hi Matthew There is a fellow doing exactly that for me on Persistence. He is a machinist and has some sort of tool he made for that. When he does the job next month I will supply pictures
Mike Hoyt Persistence Halifax, NS www.hoytsailing.com -----Original Message----- From: Matthew <wolf...@erie.net> Sent: November 23, 2020 11:06 AM To: 'Stus-List' <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Subject: Stus-List Re: rudder post fitting David: I'm guessing the rudder post is 3 inches or so in diameter. How on earth did you drill out the bushings? -----Original Message----- From: David Risch <davidrisc...@msn.com> Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 10:01 AM To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Subject: Stus-List Re: rudder post fitting Matt...my 1981 40 has a similar configuration but bolt and wheels are oriented athwartship. I also put in new bushings in my tube by drilling out just enough for a new insertion. Was not easy but even my crude machinations seemed to work. October is the time to show your appreciation with a small contribution to this list to help offset the costs. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - Stu October is the time to show your appreciation with a small contribution to this list to help offset the costs. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - Stu