[C38] Rudder replacement and bearings.

[Steve Smolinske]

Max, 

Not sure  about the rudder bearing, we installed a new rudder this last
April, we wrapped a wrap of mylar around the post and I was surprised
how much of the slop it ended taking out.   Our posts at least mine was
a two part design, tube welded inside a tube then the webbing welded to
the tube.   Our post was  also pouruous and corroded around the entry
point into the rudder but the post  was  actually able to be reused in
the new  rudder, we did not have  water inside the old rudder however.
If you are replacing the rudder, I know you can get  a stock  one from
Catalina, they also may be able to take the higher aspect rudder of the
I think the 36 and modify it to fit, or there is Phils foils who did our
new one or CSI and Foss Foam who did Larrys rudder.   Our blog has  a
pic of our rudder.   Good luck.  

Steve

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[mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of Max Soto
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 11:46 AM
To: Catalina 38 Listserve
Subject: [C38] Rudder replacement and bearings.

I just pulled out the rudder and it doesn't look any good... The shaft
looks heavily corroded with lots of pores and the blade is saturated
with water. Of course,  I have to noticed this while doing a huge and
expensive blister job and engine swap... I might used like thi for a few
months until I get a replacement. Maybe, I just open it, let it dry and
replace the shaft. Going to check my options. 
 In the mean time, I found thi on Catalina direct. 

http://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&produ
ct_ID=2385&ParentCat=343
 
 This link shows the rudder bearings for newer Catalina models. Could
those be installed on a c38??? With some modifications, I think that the
upper bearing with the self center bearing will get rid of the play on
the rudder shaft. At least most of it. 

Any thoughts??
Max
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