Grizz
Grizz
The 'New Rudder Problem Solving Conundrum' creeps towards conclusion, with a new rudder having shipped from Santa Ana CA Monday, destined for Ludington MI, delivering Friday at a time TBD [with an 'early' delivery being far better than 'later']. The components of the 'How do You Install a Rudder with the Boat In the Water? problem to be solved are:
Hoping for a successful conclusion to this saga by noon Friday EDT. Stay tuned.
- 150# rudder [stated shipping weight, including crate]
- 8' water depth in the slip
- Hull rudder orifice @ 8" above water surface
- overall rudder length (rudder + tube) = 8'
- soft mud bottom
- 65° F water temp (that's a guess, but it ain't warm)
- leverage for insertion gained how?
- the boat will not be hauled for this procedure (obviously)
- supplies, tools and parts staged include: a 6' step ladder and weights to 'sink' the ladder beneath the stern, a 'pouch' sewn to the shape/size, with grommets, for the bottom of the rudder, additional nylon slings, wet suits
Hoping for a successful conclusion to this saga by noon Friday EDT. Stay tuned.