Looks like the nylon bearing. It's adding friction but is not dangerous On Thursday, April 21, 2016, Eric Frank via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> After looking at the rudder post coming up through the cockpit floor today, > I think I confused the donut with what is broken on Cat’s Paw. It appears > that > what is broken is below the donut that is being discussed. It’s right > down on > the cockpit floor. What is it and what should I do about it? Looks like > the > infamous donut would have to be removed to replace it. Picture is at > > https://www.dropbox.com/s/y4gfowalb1qyd8j/RudderPostCollar.JPG?dl=0 > > Eric Frank > Cat's Paw > C&C 35 Mk II > Mattapoisett, MA > > > I?ve been watching this saga with some interest. Last spring I noticed > > that the ?donut? on my 35 MkII was cracked in several places, but was > told > > on this list that the rudder would not fall off so it wasn?t critical to > > replace it right away. The donut on Cat?s Paw will be easy to remove > > because it is broken in several places. Can I get a replacement for it > and > > then just screw it on? How are others dealing with this? > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All > Contributions are greatly appreciated! > -- Joel 301 541 8551
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