Rob,
This list is incredible! I have been researching how to deal with squeaky,
groaning steering on my '89 30 MKII. I am almost certain I have the exact issue
that you addressed.
Questions:
1. Can I remove the emergency tiller collar while the boat is in the water? (I
suspect that I can but this is a question worth asking).
2. Is it as easy as you describe? Do I simply remove the bolts, take off the
collar, and pull out the plastic bearing? Are there any issues I should be
aware of?
3. Do you recommend any particular brand of grease?
I'm going to try to tackle this tonight.
Thanks!
Robert H. 1989 30 MKII
-------- Original message --------
From: Robert Gallagher via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Date: 06-16-2015 7:25 AM (GMT-08:00)
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Robert Gallagher <trys...@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Stus-List Emergency Tiller Bracket Squeaking
I have an 88 30MKII
Long story short... I survey two 30MKII during my trek to find my boat.
The first had a very stiff steering issue, the brokers yard fixed it before I
had it surveyed. The would not tell me what was wrong or what they did to fix
it. In the end, the boat surveyed poorly and the owner would not negotiate.
The second boat had the same issue, but the price was right and the boat
surveyed well. I purchased the boat and addressed the stiff steering issue
myself.
AFTER disassembling most of the steering and pedestal bits and lubricating the
heck out of the lower bearing all to no avail...
I removed the through bolts that hold the collar on emergency steering
thingamabob. This got me to the white plasiticish bearing doohicky.
I slid the bearing off, sanded it with fine emery cloth, gave it a bath in lots
of white synthetic grease safe for plastic bits and put it all back together.
Three seasons later both the steering and myself are still smooth as silk.
Rob88 MKIIHANUMANNoank, CT
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