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From: Phil de l'Etoile (no email)
Date: Sun Jan 02 2005 - 15:55:53 EST
I have been advised by two different independent sources (the yard
manager of a large yard, and an auto pilot installer/repairman) that I
should seriously consider modifying my 30" x 30" rudder prior to the
installation of hydraulic steering.
Presently the chain & cable assembly is quite hard to turn even in calm
conditions, and there are two turns of the wheel lock to lock. The
suggestion is to remove about 3-4 inches of the aft edge of the rudder
and weld it to the leading edge in order to provide a more balanced
result that would be easier to handle. There is presently nearly 8"
between the prop nut and the rudder, and the rudder post itself has
about a 3" setback from the leading edge of the rudder.
Others with the same model boat (37' Lord Nelson Victory Tug) have also
complained of difficult steering, and hydraulics seems to be the
standard solution.
I've already purchased the hydraulic pump and lines, and the installer
is ready to do the installation. I'm hesitation to proceed however,
because if I do the hydraulics prior to modifying the rudder, I would be
unable to identify the impact of a subsequent rudder change once the
hydraulics are in place.
Has anyone had any experience making such a rudder adaptation?
Phil de l'Etoile
"Brave Duck"
San Francisco Bay Area
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