[C320-list] Excessive Rudder Spacing

[brucestanley]

Kevin
not sure if I'm missing something ...

What number is your Hull?

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Uckert, Kevin" <Kevin.Uckert at unisys.com>
To: <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 5:08 AM
Subject: [C320-list] Excessive Rudder Spacing


> Between the top of the rudder and the boat bottom are three clear
> plastic discs which wrap around the exterior rudder post. This  provides
> the necessary spacing to prevent contact with the rudder top and boat
> bottom. 
> 
> My boat has additional spacing as these discs move freely between top of
> rudder and boat bottom. I suspect this is where a slight leak is coming
> from. 
> 
> Can anyone suggest a fix to correct this issue short of dropping the
> rudder and installing an additional spacer disc? I'm thinking
> of a packing gland material, not sure if I'm missing something more
> obvious.
> 
> I have already tightened up the rudder post collar but has not improved
> much.
> 
> Thanks in advance for your help.
> 
> Kevin
>