[C38] Rudder Post

[William Knowles]

Steven I grounded two years ago and slid backward down a huge boat wake. I
bent the rudder enough so I couldn't go past center. We pulled the boat and
straightened it again with a come-along. No problems since .
Bill Knowles
Flying Goose

On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 3:39 PM, Steven Ribble <steve.ribble at gmail.com>wrote:

> 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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W H Knowles
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