[C320-list] C320: Rudder stock head loose

[JJ Morrison]

I was out this past week in some heavy weather and I'm getting a squeaking/scraping noise from the rudder stock where the emergency tiller fits. I can feel a vibration in my feet along with the noise. This occurs when steering with the rudder under pressure. Anyone experienced this...squirted some type of lube into this area?ThanksJohnM1999#574

> From: clburti at gmail.com
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 04:00:43 +0000
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] C320: Rudder stock head loose
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> We did an article on motor mount replacement for the WB in either the summer or fall 2012 issue of Mainsheet. There was a recall reported on the front mounts.  It also addressed proper shaft alignment which can be complicated if the coupling faces are not at perfect right angles to the shaft. Either issue can make alignment difficult or impossible.
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> Fair Winds
> Chris Burti
> Commitment
> Catalina 320, #867
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> First,  I am seeing considerable vibration under power from play in the "bearing" in the deck floor for the rudder stock.  There seems to be what I would estimate to be 3-5 thousands play at least.
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> Has anyone else encountered this and is there a good fix available?
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> Secondly, has anyone experienced a situation where the front of the engine (Westerbeke 30B) cannot go far enough to starboard to perfectly align the shaft?  Any fix?
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> Third, have experiences with a Aquamet 19 or 22 SS prop shaft replacement for the original bronze shaft been positive?  Any experience with shafts from Deep Blue Yacht Supply?
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> Thanks.
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> Mike 
> Cat 320 #324