My Beneteau is up on the cradle. I have noticed a bit of up and down play in the rudder...about 1/4". Should I forget about it and go sailing? Just how much play is considered good? Can I make the adjustment? Thanks
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have a shim made to the top of the rudder. there should be but a 1/16 of an inch at the most.
have a shim made to the top of the rudder. there should be but a 1/16 of an inch at the most.
Where is the Slack?
Trace back to where the slack occurs. Maybe the pin that passed thru the quadrant/rudder stock is worn. Or maybe the hole in the rudder stock that the pin passes thru is worn. Somewhere, the slack happens - and shouldn't. There should be no movement in your rudder. You could have a very unfavorable experience. Good Luck!
Trace back to where the slack occurs. Maybe the pin that passed thru the quadrant/rudder stock is worn. Or maybe the hole in the rudder stock that the pin passes thru is worn. Somewhere, the slack happens - and shouldn't. There should be no movement in your rudder. You could have a very unfavorable experience. Good Luck!
Check out others
This is when I walk around the yard checking other boats to compare with mine. Remember your rudder floats when the boat is in the water so it will be in the up position.
This is when I walk around the yard checking other boats to compare with mine. Remember your rudder floats when the boat is in the water so it will be in the up position.
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