tighten the rudder

[timoteo]

couple days ago i did a dive under my boat (E 29)and saw that my rudder has a little play, also my propshaft,.....
main thing is the rudder , anyone some advice for the how and what.....!!!!
thanx
tim

 

[Geoff Johnson]

I had my yard install a Delrin (nylon) bearing. However, you have to remove the rudder to do it.

 

[Dave G]

I had the same problem on my E-29. I dropped the rudder this spring during haul out, machined a new derlin bushing for the bottom end of the rudder tube and pressed it in. Really worked out great, got rid of all the play and the tiller has a great feel to it now. One note when setting the boat on the hard, make sure it sits high enough off the ground to allow the rudder to drop all the way out. The rudder post on a 29 is pretty long. I think the keel needs to be at least 18" off the ground.

Good luck,

Dave