Rudder Bearing Replacement

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