Proof will be crawl into locker while crew directs hose at fitting. Stay
tuned
John

On Sun, May 30, 2021, 5:04 PM Jeffrey A. Laman via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> My 81 CnC34 has no seals or any evidence that there was or could be.  The
> water-tightness depends on the Delrin or nylon washer being a flush fit to
> the SS surface of the fitting bolted to the cockpit floor and the nut being
> snugged down.  I wonder if there isn't some defect or other issue with the
> area around the rudder post or maybe the water is coming in at the stern
> somewhere, running down the inside, hitting the rudder post and then on
> down? I can't imagine much detectable water getting in at the nut if the
> washer is flush.
>
> Jeff L.
> 81 C&C34 Harmony
> Ludington, MI
>
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> *From:* dwight veinot via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
> *Sent:* Sunday, May 30, 2021 4:52 PM
> *To:* Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
> *Cc:* dwight veinot <dwight...@gmail.com>
> *Subject:* Stus-List Re: Leaking rudder shaft
>
> You need to replace the seals or do as you are and cover. It’s not too
> hard to fix above deck seals.
>
> On Sun, May 30, 2021 at 4:01 PM John and Maryann Read via CnC-List <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
> Any thoughts on how to stop the leak where the rudder shaft comes through
> the cockpit floor on a 34?  The interface of delrin washers under the nut
> leak if heavy rain.  Am thinking of some sort of cover over the nut.  Leak
> drips onto quadrant under floor then into bilge.
>
>
>
> TIA
>
>
>
> John and Maryann
>
> Legacy III
>
> 1982 C&C 34
>
> Noank, CT
>
>
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