[C38] Rudder Post

[Bob Porter]

Steve;

When you haul the boat, inspect the area where the rudder post enters the rudder. With the forces you sustained, it is likely you may have damaged this seam. If so, the rudder may take on water. Up here in the Northern latitudes that may lead to freeze damage during the winter.

Bob Porter
Hiawatha
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Steven Ribble 
  To: Listserve at catalina38.org 
  Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 3:39 PM
  Subject: [C38] Rudder Post


  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

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




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