I have a 1998 Hunter 410 that has a crack in the rudder. In order to fix it I need to lower the rudder about 6" to gain access to the top of the rudder. Sitting in dry dock where it is now I can just lower it to the ground. Has anyone ever lowered or removed their rudder that could walk me through the steps needed for this procedure?
410 rudder removal
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two bearings
Dave I think there are two bearings which need to be pressed out/removed to lower the shaft but not sure. If I were you, I'd check directly with Hunter rather than seek advice here unless you're lucky enough to find someone who has done it. As a minimum, they can send you the design drawing.
Dave I think there are two bearings which need to be pressed out/removed to lower the shaft but not sure. If I were you, I'd check directly with Hunter rather than seek advice here unless you're lucky enough to find someone who has done it. As a minimum, they can send you the design drawing.
Our 376 Rudder
Dave, To drop our rudder, we need only to access the quadrant, remove it via 4 bolts and there is a pin that can be removed with a drift pin. The rudder will then drop out provided that you have adequate ground clearance beneath. Some people have been alleged to dig a hole to allow the rudder to clear. Otherwise, you will need your yard to lift the boat. Hope this helps. Mike D s/v Serenity 1998 H376
Dave, To drop our rudder, we need only to access the quadrant, remove it via 4 bolts and there is a pin that can be removed with a drift pin. The rudder will then drop out provided that you have adequate ground clearance beneath. Some people have been alleged to dig a hole to allow the rudder to clear. Otherwise, you will need your yard to lift the boat. Hope this helps. Mike D s/v Serenity 1998 H376
corroded and frustrated
Thanks guys for the help, I really appreciate it. I have a problem with corrosion of the two types of metals. I have the four bolts that hold the quadrant together out. One unfortunately broke ( I will have to tap this later). The large pin that goes through the center I have not been able to budge. I have used heat, 36" j bar, penetrating oil, an electric impact gun, ( tomorrow I will try a pneumatic one. If anyone has any other ideas please send them along. I am going tomorrow to do battle with the bolt. Thanks Dave
Thanks guys for the help, I really appreciate it. I have a problem with corrosion of the two types of metals. I have the four bolts that hold the quadrant together out. One unfortunately broke ( I will have to tap this later). The large pin that goes through the center I have not been able to budge. I have used heat, 36" j bar, penetrating oil, an electric impact gun, ( tomorrow I will try a pneumatic one. If anyone has any other ideas please send them along. I am going tomorrow to do battle with the bolt. Thanks Dave
Edson
I ordered the quadrant from Edson Marine 508-995-9711, came with a new bolt ( the big one) fwd aft movement with a breaker bar, the BIG hammer and a Big drift pin, lots of loosening oil.... Lots of " Why do I get involve in this???" questions until the bolt gets loose... the corrosion is between the bolt and the quadrant, since I was replacing it, drilled from top to bottom until the bolt got loose, but you are not changing the quadrant.( about 500 with shipping) perhaps penetrating oil and a torch to heat the quadrant might loose it.. yours is 5 yrs younger... Hope you get it loose... good luck!!! Marco
I ordered the quadrant from Edson Marine 508-995-9711, came with a new bolt ( the big one) fwd aft movement with a breaker bar, the BIG hammer and a Big drift pin, lots of loosening oil.... Lots of " Why do I get involve in this???" questions until the bolt gets loose... the corrosion is between the bolt and the quadrant, since I was replacing it, drilled from top to bottom until the bolt got loose, but you are not changing the quadrant.( about 500 with shipping) perhaps penetrating oil and a torch to heat the quadrant might loose it.. yours is 5 yrs younger... Hope you get it loose... good luck!!! Marco
Last option...
Dave, If, as last resource, you have to replace the quadrant, ( hope not), give Edson a call to ask them about how to measure the rudder shaft diameter. Do not order the quadrant without measuring the shaft and talking to them.... Good luck... Marco
Dave, If, as last resource, you have to replace the quadrant, ( hope not), give Edson a call to ask them about how to measure the rudder shaft diameter. Do not order the quadrant without measuring the shaft and talking to them.... Good luck... Marco
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