[C320-list] Dropping rudder? maybe. Experiences out there?

[Doug Treff]

Definitely will need to dig a hole or block the boat high. Be sure to talk to the yard manager about it before ou dig.

Only other option would be to do some disassembly work before haul-out and have everything ready to drop the rudder while the boat is in the slings. Then put it back together right before launch.

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Doug Treff
doug at treff.us

On Wed, Oct 12, 2022, at 5:12 PM, KEN GEIGER wrote:
> Once it is on the hard, some are able to dig a hole below rudder and 
> drop it into that.  I have seen some using ratcheting straps to lower 
> then lift back.
> Ken Geiger#765 2000 NorthernDream on the hard near Georgian Bay 
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>   On Wed, 12 Oct 2022 at 17:00, Scott 
> Westwood<scottwestwood at bellsouth.net> wrote:   I "may" have to drop the 
> rudder to eliminate some wobble. Preparing to install linear 
> auto-helm.  Wobble is not bad so may not do it but...has anybody done 
> that?  Looks like you remove the steering cable "disc" (has through 
> bolt), then one bolt in the emergency tiller compartment.  How much 
> does the rudder weigh?  Looks like I need to haul it and block it about 
> 3ft higher to allow it to come out?  Any experiences?NOTE/FYI: CD has a 
> kit for this so they must be aware. Short version: Drop rudder, wax 
> rudder post, drill 3 holes around top and bottom of trunk, re-insert 
> waxed rudder post, inject some sort of resin/filler, then let harden.
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> Scott Westwood scottwestwood at bellsouth.net C (919)- 819-9794