erikwfab
Member II
Does anyone have any experience removing the rudder on a 36C? The reason I ask is because I have noticed, by sound an increased amount of play in the rudder bearings or pintles while moored. Specifically the lower one, the sound of it thumping resonates through the hull and is lessened when you lock the rudder over about 15 degrees.
I am preparing to haul and paint the bottom and want to drop the rudder, and repair the rudder bushing or what I am calling the pintle. Sounds simple but I have not pulled this rudder and need to "get er done" in 4-5 days.
What I cant tell is if there is an upper pintle that would prevent the rudder from moving aft once the "upper bolt" and the 7 bolts of the tiller tang are removed.
I am preparing to haul and paint the bottom and want to drop the rudder, and repair the rudder bushing or what I am calling the pintle. Sounds simple but I have not pulled this rudder and need to "get er done" in 4-5 days.
What I cant tell is if there is an upper pintle that would prevent the rudder from moving aft once the "upper bolt" and the 7 bolts of the tiller tang are removed.