[C38] Rudder Post

Steven Ribble steve.ribble at gmail.com
Mon Jul 6 15:39:44 EDT 2009


Hi Folks;

I suspect I may have slightly bend the rudder post or compromised where it
comes through the hull.  I was laid up on ledge yesterday due to the out
going tide and took measures to minimize damage to the hull and rudder, and
she re-floated without incedent.  However, afterward under [full] power the
wheel creeped to port, which it didn't do before, and after an hour she had
taken on a little water (about a gallon and a half).  Prudence getting the
better of me, I'm going to haull it and take a closer look.  So, I have two
questions, 1) if the post has a slight bend is is the type of thing that
could be straightened or should it be replaced, and 2) is there anything
back there that might not be obvious that I should look at (a seal, bushing,
etc)?
Steve

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Steve Ribble
207/852-0971
Tittravate, Cat 38 #64
Boothbay Harbor, ME
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