My first post on forum, though I've owned a 1977 Ranger for 7 years.
Raced her on SFBay, beat boats larger & 10X more expensive!
Now up in BC & last time out I heard a pounding from the rudder area in a sloppy chop. It went away when the wind rose & we hardened up ie there was lateral pressure on the rudder.
Any suggestions, comments, anyone had similar noise & if so how to check what needs to be done?
I'm having a bottom job done early May but have to sail 40 miles or so to the yard.
Thanks for input - Simon - 'Princesa'
Raced her on SFBay, beat boats larger & 10X more expensive!
Now up in BC & last time out I heard a pounding from the rudder area in a sloppy chop. It went away when the wind rose & we hardened up ie there was lateral pressure on the rudder.
Any suggestions, comments, anyone had similar noise & if so how to check what needs to be done?
I'm having a bottom job done early May but have to sail 40 miles or so to the yard.
Thanks for input - Simon - 'Princesa'