Hunter 356 Legend Rudder wobble

[Skippern]

Hello.
I'm the proud owner of a Hunter 356 Legend bult year 2003 in England. It's the short keel version.
My question is regarding the rudder. It is a little loose fit ant it is kind of wobbling a bit. Do anyone know what kind of rudder bearings that are fittet, if any? The rudder stock is glas fiber.
Or is there any place to tighten this without changing any bearings? I can't find any.
I really hope someone here might be able to help me with information regarding this issue.

 

[Rich Stidger]

I have a 1997 h40.5 and I noticed some play at the rudder back in 2003 or so. I called Hunter and my dealer and they both told me that some boats have a bit of play and others don't. I can move the rudder about 3/32" back and forth. They both told me that I should check it each year to see if it becomes worse. It never has.

Regarding the rudder bearings- according to Hunter these should last 30+ years if the boat is sailed hard all year. There is no adjustment on the bearings.

I would just check it each year. Unless you can feel the play in the wheel I wouldn't worry about it or do anything.

 

[Bill Roosa]

If you feel it while motoring that is normal. the propwash can be felt at the helm. Should go away when under sail though.

 

[Skippern]

I have a 1997 h40.5 and I noticed some play at the rudder back in 2003 or so. I called Hunter and my dealer and they both told me that some boats have a bit of play and others don't. I can move the rudder about 3/32" back and forth. They both told me that I should check it each year to see if it becomes worse. It never has.

Regarding the rudder bearings- according to Hunter these should last 30+ years if the boat is sailed hard all year. There is no adjustment on the bearings.

I would just check it each year. Unless you can feel the play in the wheel I wouldn't worry about it or do anything.

Ok. Thank you for The feedback. When I had the boat out of the water this spring, I tried to move the rudder, and it was a Little play where the rudder enters the hull.
I'll gonna check this next time the boat is out of the water again. If it isn't worse it's probably normal then.

 

[Skippern]

If you feel it while motoring that is normal. the propwash can be felt at the helm. Should go away when under sail though.

Yes. I can feel it while motoring of course. It's not that noticable, if any, when sailing.
I probably just need to keep it under observation. Maybe it is not more than normal.
Thank you for your feedback.