N BERGEN
Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2016 02:28
Subject: Re: Stus-List 35-3 Rudder post sleeve
It's hard to imagine having to replace the rudder post sleeve, and needing a
new collar. Sometimes turning the grease cup (if it has any grease left in it)
will make the steering easier.
Make sure that you check the alignment of the upper bearing connected to the
cockpit floor before replacing anything! Sometimes this bearing shifts
laterally and make the steering appear to be stiff. It is an easy correction
to make.
Bob
Bob Boyer
s/v Rainy Days
C&C Landfall 38 (Hull # 230)
It's hard to imagine having to replace the rudder post sleeve, and needing
a new collar. Sometimes turning the grease cup (if it has any grease left
in it) will make the steering easier. If the cup is already screwed in all
the way, remove it, fill it with grease and screw it back on until greas
Indigo, a 35-3 in central NJ has had a tight steering wheel. Inspection
revealed the need for a new rudder post sleeve and collar that holds the
rudder in place. Does any one know of where replacements can be found for
this. The local yard has said it may require a custom made piece. Of
question is
