[C320-list] steering tight

[Chris Burti]

We also had a bent rudder post...4" out of true at the bottom...tight
throughout the range and no way to tell without a haulout

On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 2:39 AM, Sean Kaldor <spkaldor at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hi Pat,
>
> Is Cherie's steering tight throughout the entire range of rudder swing? If
> so, also consider the lubrication of the rudder post in its tube.  One
> idea would be to disconnect the cable from the helm to isolate the rudder...
> that will help determine if the tightness is in the rudder, or in the helm
> controls.
>
> If her steering is tight only after a certain degree of turn, it could be
> (but is hopefully not) the rudder post. I was looking at a boat recently.
> Seller said the steering was fine, but recently became a bit 'tight'. It
> turned fine from about 20 degrees starboard to 20 degrees port, then became
> very tight after that. Topside inspection and diver inspection revealed
> nothing. Had to have it hauled to find out that the rudder post was bent
> very slightly. Hope that isn't the problem...
>
> Sean
> C320 Liberté #499
> San Francisco
>
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>
> All-
> The steering on Cherie is very tight.  We are convinced that it was not
> this
> tight before and that something has changed.  We inspected the quadrant and
> found no foreign material jamming it.  The turning pulleys are free, the
> chain and sprocket are free, the autopilot is not dragging, and the brake
> is
> free.  We had a diver check it out several weeks ago and will have him
> check
> it again and check specifically for fishing line or other debris.
>
> Has anyone had a problem with the rudder shaft binding or with any other
> steering failure that appeared to be a rudder dragging?
>
> Any experience or ideas would be appreciated.
>
> Pat Ireland Cherie #801
>



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Chris Burti Farmville, NC