Hunter Legend 35.5 - rudder stop help

May 10, 2023
2
Hunter Legend 35.5 Narragansett Bay
Hello all, I have an Edson Marine Radial Drive, 800-8. The rudder stop was mounted under the drive, opposite what is shown here: Radial Drive Wheel
Last season, my rudder stop broke off and I'm replacing it now before the season starts. I only saw one option on the Edison site for a stop, it's this one: 2" Vertical Rudder Stop (862-2)
I purchased it and I'm starting to take the old one off that's mounted underneath. I'm noticing I only have 1" 1/2 inches of clearance below the radial drive to mount the new 2" 3/8 inch stop, obviously not going to work. What has everyone else done in this situation?
 
Oct 26, 2010
2,068
Hunter 40.5 Beaufort, SC
I had that issue too on my Hunter Legend 40.5. Just cut off the excess to allow it to fit. Make sure there is enough clearance so it doesn't drag in either direction of rudder movement. Easily done. Remove the rubber covering before you cut.