Rudder bearings

[Jim Butchart]

My boat is currently on the hard to replace my prop. While out I noticed that my rudder has a lot of side to side movement at the post so it looks like I am going to have to do some bearing work. Anyone do this? I have also read that some have replaced the rudder on the early 42s with a larger rudder. Again, anyone do this? What kind of cost is involved in this? How much do these beasts weigh? Your advice will be appreciated.

 

[gary]

More information

go to the sailnet.com and post your question no the 42 e-mail list. I get the mail for the 380, 400, and 42.It is another place to get information for our boats. garyc-400 hull 10garydaniels@chartermi.net

 

[Ernie April]

Check out the C-42 association forum (link)

Hey, Jim-The Catalina 42 International Association Discussion Forum (link below) has good advice about rudders as well as the "new" rudder.The forum has a lot of other good advice specific to the C-42.Ernie April

 

[Jim Seemann - C380 #123]

Loose Rudder Bearings

I am having the same problem with my 380.The lower rudder bearing appears to be loose in the rudder tube. Some owners have corrected the problem by having the dealer re-mount the bearing with 3M 5200.Jim SeemannC380 #123