rudder bearings

Hello All, It has become time for me to replace my Edson Steering quadrant due to corrosion. I see I can order a replacement one from either catalinadirect or edson marine, but it is quite an expensive part. I wanted to reach out and see if anyone has found a more economical supplier for...

I've got a 1982 Catalina 30 that I've been slowly working on over the past year. When underway recently, I noticed that there was a salt water leak coming from aft near the rudder. I looked closer and attached some pictures, which I labeled. It looks like there was a previous repair at the hull...

Has anyone replaced their aluminum rudder bearing successfully? I replaced it two years ago and the yard assured me another Aluminum bearing would be OK because they used low copper paint around the rudder. After two years the bearing is binding up again. Does anyone know of a manufacturer...

We are attempting to remove the rudder on our custom C&C 43, to service and replace bearings as needed. Have successfully removed all the nuts and bolts of the quadrant, but having trouble with the final bolts securing the post in place. Can anyone describe how these last threaded bolts need to...

When changing a the lower rudder bearing there is a reference to coating the outside with 5230. What is 5230? Sealant? Adhesive? What would be the locally available alternates?

I replaced the rudder bearing last year and it looks like I'll have to do the same this year. Has anyone had the same issue and would you recommend a specific manufacturer? Any advice/thoughts appreciated.

I have a 1990 Hunter 28, and am considering replacing the rudder bearings. The boat is on the hard, and the rudder has been removed. The rudder post rides in a rudder tube that extends from the hull to the deck. There are two bearings made from UHMW, that are fitted in the rudder tube. One...