Rudder Bearing Replacement, Hunter 35.5
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Additional questions on the rudder.
If you replaced bearings, where did you get the material? How did you get the bearings out? What did you do a install/secure the new bearings? Did you have to get them machined with a taper? Is there a source for bearings that are a direct replacement? I have found the drawings for the bearings as well as what I might consider some suitable sources.
How long is the shaft, I ask because I was hoping I could do this on the stands but need to know how far I need the rudder off the ground to clear the shaft and get the rudder out.
Not sure what you meant by the shovel... However, when the boat is on the stands it has about 3/16" play front/back & side to side. I also find that when motoring the wheel seems to require constant pressure, like the rudder is off center. Is that normal for these boats to require a moderate amount of effort to steer in a straight line?
If you replaced bearings, where did you get the material? How did you get the bearings out? What did you do a install/secure the new bearings? Did you have to get them machined with a taper? Is there a source for bearings that are a direct replacement? I have found the drawings for the bearings as well as what I might consider some suitable sources.
How long is the shaft, I ask because I was hoping I could do this on the stands but need to know how far I need the rudder off the ground to clear the shaft and get the rudder out.
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Wow, you did quite a lot of work restoring your boat. It looks real nice. I looked at your photo albums. Thank you for sharing. I am going to use a product from this comapny Iglide. http://www.igus.com/iglide?WT.srch=1&WT.mc_id=gadUS59&c=US&L=en&gclid=CJu4vqmuta0CFUIDQAodu3GzsQ
Looks like the rudder is just under 1 meter, does that make sense?
Looks like the rudder is just under 1 meter, does that make sense?
hello sailor friend, I use google translator and sometimes not accurate, I have studied French excuse, but now I want to learn English too. I hope to be worthwhile with this design.
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www.igus.com looks good result, if you have what you need, on Wednesday I go on the boat, I have some new pictures of the pieces, take measurements and I'll send you on Thursday. Always the same to you my helm ..... hello
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You are doing great. My name is Steve. I appreciate the drawing. My boat is near Guyamas, Mexico and I live in Albuquerque, New Mexico (USA) so it is a long way for me to get to my boat. I sure appreciate your help. You must really enjoy living close to your boat.
Item number 3 looks like a collar of some kind, I would not think it is a bearing. It looks like a bushing or sleeve to make the collar tight on the shaft.
Did you replace your bearings?
You are doing great. My name is Steve. I appreciate the drawing. My boat is near Guyamas, Mexico and I live in Albuquerque, New Mexico (USA) so it is a long way for me to get to my boat. I sure appreciate your help. You must really enjoy living close to your boat.
Item number 3 looks like a collar of some kind, I would not think it is a bearing. It looks like a bushing or sleeve to make the collar tight on the shaft.
Did you replace your bearings?
For me, the places you describe arouse curiosity and admiration and are famous for fishing, I live 40 kilometer from my boat. in northern Italy near Venice. but when it will be 'finished work, I keep it in Greece, where the climate and more stable. tomorrow I'll be in the boat so I send you photos and measurements more precise. I will not change because they are still good.
You have to see where the control cables are attached I send you a picture.
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Hello Steve, I've been working well on the boat, and I took the measurements of the bushings of the rudder, the measurements are in the metric system, I send you the design, pictures of the bushings in the sequence of 1 - 2 - 3 I put them in my album Calypso refitting .
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On first reply he spoke of a shovel which is what is done sometimes to get rudder out at yard that is if your yard is not concrete or pavement most marinas complain about but just do on weekend an put dirt and gravel back before Monday morning
On first reply he spoke of a shovel which is what is done sometimes to get rudder out at yard that is if your yard is not concrete or pavement most marinas complain about but just do on weekend an put dirt and gravel back before Monday morning
Hello, here are the measurements of the rudder, the top, and 77 cm, and the one below 1 meter and 28 centimeters hope of signing was useful, hello
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Thanks for the measurements. This helps me plan, look like I should be able to get the boat 80 CM off the ground so I will plan for that when I pull the rudder. That rudder sure looks heavy once its out of the boat.
I looked up your Boat location on Google earth, looks like a real nice location.
I looked up your Boat location on Google earth, looks like a real nice location.
Not sure of the year of the boat but you may be able to source the bearings through Foss Foam. They manufacture rudders for Hunter and supply the bearings with the rudders. You can check with Al Walker at Foss. 352-529-1104.
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Hello,Steve…. I send more photos can be used, for those who want to do this job.
