Difference between revisions of "Rudder Bearing Replacement"
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The rudder had worn bearings and needed replacing as the rudder was in contact with the skeg behind it on one side. | The rudder had worn bearings and needed replacing as the rudder was in contact with the skeg behind it on one side. | ||
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| + | To lower the rudder on W33/Discus you do need to dig a hole. In my case hole was 30cmdeep with boat on blocks of 20cm | ||
[[File:rudder_to_lift1.jpg]] | [[File:rudder_to_lift1.jpg]] | ||
Revision as of 18:52, 11 October 2018
The rudder had worn bearings and needed replacing as the rudder was in contact with the skeg behind it on one side.
To lower the rudder on W33/Discus you do need to dig a hole. In my case hole was 30cmdeep with boat on blocks of 20cm
This is what the rudder tube looks like. It is in two parts- the top section screws onto the tube. The lower flange is integral
