On my '77 30 MK1 the rudder post goes through a fiberglass tube that is a close fit, would not allow much sideways movement. Wear between the shaft and tiller is more likely. If the bolts are easy to remove and are not retaining the shaft then take them out and see how easily the tiller comes off.
You can send the pictures to me directly and I will take a look. I did remove the pedestal, turning plate, rudder and fittings from Windburn for checking and maintenance a few years ago. Time consuming but there is reasonable access and everything comes apart and goes together without any complicated procedures. Michael Brown Windburn C&C 30-1 Date: Mon, 4 Sep 2017 12:09:41 +0000 From: Cleverboy <cvf10...@hotmail.com> Looking for some guidance on a problem with my newly acquired 73 C&C30 . I Have play in the tiller and I'm trying to determine if the play is the result of "egging" around the through bolt or the piece that I think is called the rudder head. The rudder head is attached to the rudder shaft by 2 bolts. It appears that over the 44 years of sailing some material may have worn away allowing the tiller to have the sloppiness. I tried attaching 2 photos but it put me wildly over the size permitted for emails. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Charles Ferrari Bronx, NY C&C 30 MK1 Destrier
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