Knocking in rudder post

[907Juice]

so... I’m still figuring out my new boat. All my steering cables are tight. My rudder post packing isn’t leaking. My rudder post isn’t leaking. But, when I am out on the water, I can hear some knocking and this is the only thing I could find. My previous boat was a tiller, so I’m still new to wheels. Let me know if this is anything I should be worried about. Any constructive suggestions are welcomed.

 

[907Juice]

This is the video

 

[907Juice]

Well, I can’t get the video to load. This is the only thing knocking. It isn’t major but it is enough I can hear it while under sail.

 

[dlochner]

The file won't show up in the post, but it can be downloaded and viewed, at least on a Mac. Was it shot with an iPhone?

The knocking sounds like a worn or loose rudder bearing.

 

[907Juice]

The file won't show up in the post, but it can be downloaded and viewed, at least on a Mac. Was it shot with an iPhone?

The knocking sounds like a worn or loose rudder bearing.

Yeah shot on my iPhone.

 

[Mechone]

upper rudder bearing ,machined a new one for my boat. On my boat its made out of delrin ,like a top hat ,so it's also a thrust bearing. Lower bearing is bronze

 

[907Juice]

upper rudder bearing ,machined a new one for my boat. On my boat its made out of delrin ,like a top hat ,so it's also a thrust bearing. Lower bearing is bronze

Cool thanks. I have some time to do some research and get some quotes. I’m not planning on pulling it out of the water for a couple years yet. Would that be fine? It doesn’t seem like it is an emergency.