Rudder bushings

bbach1949 · Nov 23, 2006

I turned new ones from UHMWPE - better than the fiber used originally. A
metal lathe makes quick work of this, but it's not that critical, so other
means might do. Bill Bach

stevebirch2002 · Nov 24, 2006

Hi Peter

Rudder bushings are available ta £12.50 each from me plus carriage. Made
from Nyoil.

Contact me off-group if you want me to supply.

Cheers

Steve Birch (Technical)

pjacobs55 · Nov 24, 2006

Thanks Bill Steve. As I have a metal lathe I'll try Bill suggestion
and use some UHMWPE. From what I can see there is only the one
bushing in the 'shoe', with the other end is held by the bronze
fitting bolted to the cockpit floor. Except for a close fit in the
tube I couldn't see any other bushings.Peter
#1331 'Sin Tacha'

bbach1949 · Nov 24, 2006

There's only the one in the shoe. The other end has a lipped seal and just
pivots in the bronze. I made the UHMWPE bushing 6 years ago and it's still
has no play. Truly wear resistant stuff! Bill Bach V 1071

stevebirch2002 · Nov 25, 2006

Hi Peter

That is correct. The only bearing is in the rudder shoe. OD needs to be
30.15mm but check for size with the rudder shoe which is easily taken
off by removing the twoo threaded stainless bolts. The ID needs to be
25mm (+ a wee bit) as the shaft is 25mm OD. Length needs to be about
30mm.

Cheers

Steve Birch (Technical)

sabre28mk1 · Nov 25, 2006

A recent survey on our boat indicated a little play in
the cutlass bearing. I am sure several of you have had
some experience with this? grin I think I can get a
season out of her, but don't want to push it too long
before replacing. I have never done this type of work
before. Any information on this work would be
appreciated! Are replacement parts difficult to come
by? etc...

Thanks and Happy Holidays!
Chris
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stevebirch2002 · Nov 25, 2006

Hi Chris

Bearings are available from me. COntact off group (HYPERLINK
"mailto:steve@..."steve@...)

If you have a combi then perhaps a good idea to renovate that at the
same time as kit very cheap. All instructions and diagrams are
available.

Cheers

Steve Birch (Technical)

bv0820 · Nov 25, 2006

If u have a copy of the old Vega manual, I believe it has a section on the cutless bearing. Also contact Steve B..he supplied mine. Takes time but I did it and I'm not known for mech. abilites...rather sail

Good luck

Bob
Laughing Gull

Chris Graham sabre28mk1@... wrote:
A recent survey on our boat indicated a little play in
the cutlass bearing. I am sure several of you have had
some experience with this? grin I think I can get a
season out of her, but don't want to push it too long
before replacing. I have never done this type of work
before. Any information on this work would be
appreciated! Are replacement parts difficult to come
by? etc...

Thanks and Happy Holidays!
Chris

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sabre28mk1 · Nov 26, 2006

Thanks Bob,

Will do. I have a copy of the manual and will give it
a look.

Thanks for the tip
Chris