Hunter 34 rudder bearing project

Sep 19, 2019
25
Hunter 34 Kemah
Hi guys. I want to change the rudder bearings on my ‘86 Hunter 34. I’ve been reading about how to do it since the original bearing is no longer available. Does anyone have drawings or photos of how they got it done. I’d like to see it being done before I start the project.
Thanks!
 
Sep 19, 2019
25
Hunter 34 Kemah
Thank you kindly, rgranger.
From what I’ve read about the Hunter 34 having plastic bushings and not what one normally would consider bearings, I suspect the “Sailing Britaly” videos come closest to what I will need to do. They are a charming couple with a beautiful baby.

If anyone out there has shop drawings, a diagram or hand drawings, or a video of changing out the rudder bushings on a Hunter (especially a Hunter 34) that they would be willing to share, I would be deeply grateful.

Thankfully, I live near Houston and I’m certain I can find a local distributor for Delrin and I know a local machinist who can make the bushings - no problem there. I was just hoping I could study an illustration before I begin the project.

Many thanks!
 
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Mar 23, 2017
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Belliure 41 Sailing back to the Chesapeake
You can always buy Delrin from Mcmaster if you can't find it locally.


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