Stus-List Re: Tiller Wobble

2023-04-20 Thread CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List
Thanks for reminding me. I have to take the grease gun to the boat and grease the rudder bearings, next time. Chuck S > On 04/20/2023 10:46 PM John Read via CnC-List > wrote: > > > > I dropped my rudder for repairs some 10 years ago and to my recollection, > the 34 system does

Stus-List Re: Now Repairing Awlcraft

2023-04-20 Thread Richard Bush via CnC-List
Dennis, thanks; we are blessed in that the repair shop here does have a such a person; would you recommend that the hull should be repainted with Awlcraft over the existing Awlgrip? Richard Richard N. Bush Law Offices2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite NineLouisville, Kentucky 40220(502) 584-7255

Stus-List Re: Tiller Wobble

2023-04-20 Thread John Read via CnC-List
I dropped my rudder for repairs some 10 years ago and to my recollection, the 34 system does not have a lower bushing or bearing. Rather is just a close tolerance fiberglass tube. The outside of the tube is braced by fiberglass struts to the interior of the hull. Top of the tube ends about a

Stus-List Re: Tiller Wobble

2023-04-20 Thread Chris Riedinger via CnC-List
Drop the rudder and inspect bearing surfaces. Sure you tell the yard when you haul out that you want to drop the rudder because often times they won't give you enough space to be able to get the neck out of the boat and you don't want to have to pay to have them lift you again to drop the rudder

Stus-List Re: Tiller Wobble

2023-04-20 Thread Korbey Hunt via CnC-List
Thank you. It would be difficult to access anything in the space below the cockpit. Where can I purchase a replacement bearing? Are there two that need replacement? Get Outlook for Android From: Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List Sent: Thursday,

Stus-List Re: Tiller Wobble

2023-04-20 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
On Persistence website www.hoytsailing.com at the bottom of the page is a link to the rudder bearing replacement project that we undertook two years ago. Different boat but much of it will be similar. At least you will not have to deal with a steering quadrant and

Stus-List Re: Tiller Wobble

2023-04-20 Thread John Read via CnC-List
Check bearing where rudder post comes through cockpit floor just under tiller fitting. It wears over time allowing wobble. Had issue with my 82 34. Fix was done on the hard. Support rudder. Remove bearing. Machine shop inserted bronze bearing. Reinstall. John Read On Thu, Apr 20, 2023, 1:23 PM

Stus-List Tiller Wobble

2023-04-20 Thread Korbey Hunt via CnC-List
I have a 1980 34 C that has developed a profound tiller wobble while under power . Has anyone else had this experience? What is the remedy. I plan to haul out in June to inspect. Get Outlook for Android Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album

Stus-List Re: Now Repairing Awlcraft

2023-04-20 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Richard, Here's a good site that explains the differences: https://www.bottompaintstore.com/blog/topside-paint-how-to/awlgrip-vs-awlcraft-2000-differences/ IMHO, repairing Awlgrip requires a painter that really knows how to blend, feather and buff. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA

Stus-List Re: AC/DC Distribution panel upgrade

2023-04-20 Thread Kevin Wright via CnC-List
Thanks for the input everyone, appreciated like always. Lots of good info on marinehowto.com, thanks Chuck. Kevin 1985 Landfall 43 Raven Midland ON On Wed, Apr 19, 2023 at 12:08 PM CHARLES SCHEAFFER wrote: > Thought your email would draw a larger response. Maybe people missed it? > >

Stus-List Re: Now Repairing Awlcraft

2023-04-20 Thread Richard Bush via CnC-List
Dennis and David; are Awlcraft and Awlgrip the same or similar products? I am in the process of having repairs done to my hull; it was painted with Awlgrip in 2013; any suggestions? Thanks Richard s/v Bushmark4: 1085 C 37 CB; Ohio River, Mile 596; Richard N. Bush Law Offices2950