side to side movement rudder

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Feb 7, 2010
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Beneteau Oceanis 351 Rockport,Tx
I have a 1995 351 oceanis, I was cleaning the bottom in the water. I noticed my rudder had side to side movement. Has anyone had this problem? It does not seem to be leaking.
 
Jun 18, 2012
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Beneteau 393 Hobart, TAS
I have a 1995 351 oceanis, I was cleaning the bottom in the water. I noticed my rudder had side to side movement. Has anyone had this problem? It does not seem to be leaking.
I would have it checked. There should be little movement in the rudder. I have a 2007 393 that also had side to side movement. We pulled the rudder out last year, reinforced the rudder tube to remove excess movement, had a new stainless steel bearing fitted and re-fitted the rudder. The boat is now much easier on the helm in heavy weather.
 
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