Any H320 owners replaced rudder bearings?

[algoodman1]

I have a 2000 H320. Looking for H320 owners to share their experience in replacing the upper &/or lower rudder bearings. At recent haulout I observed quite abit of slop in the rudder play. Have had seemingly excessive vibrations in hull when motoring. Reply here or by email is fine. Thanks. Al

algoodman1@comcast.net

 

[Alan]

I replaced the bearings on my H34 years ago. I removed the rudder and coated the shaft with mold release wax. Reinstalled the rudder and injected West System epoxy into the cavity. After the epoxy set up I drilled a couple of grease fittings into the outer tube. Twice a season I would use a small grease gun to lubricate the shaft. It never had any play again.