[C320-list] C320 Rudder Play

[bruceheyman at cox.net]

Peter,
I notice a small amount of play in the rudder bearins as well.  While the manual has 10 pages of discussion of lightening protection there is not a word or drawing on how to maintain the rudder stuffing box (is there one) or the two bearings (my assumption that there are two).
There must be a beter source on how our boats are built.?.?
Bruce
Somerset 671 SoCal
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-----Original Message-----
From: "Peter Clancy" <SAILORPETE at msn.com>
Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 16:25:38 
To:"C320-List" <C320-List at catalina320.org>
Subject: [C320-list] C320 Rudder Play

When last hauled for a bottom job I found some play where the rudder post enters the hull. Does anyone know if there is a rudder bearing located at the base of the rudder shaft or does it simply enter the shaft? I believe boats might be configured either way. Better yet, has anyone already dealt with this problem and how was it resolved. Thanks.

Peter Clancy
AROBAN  C320  #222
Miami, FL