Rudder

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Spring is almost here and as I began cleaning the bottom I noticed the rudder seemed to have "slipped", there was maybe 1/8" of shiny metal showing where I had never seen shiny before and I could push the rudder up so I am guessing a gasket or something has decided to not sail another season. Suggestions on repair?   Thanks, - bill  

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WJRyan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commodore Joined: 12 February 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Status: Offline Points: 230	Post Options Post Reply Quote WJRyan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Rudder Posted: 26 March 2016 at 7:27am
	Spring is almost here and as I began cleaning the bottom I noticed the rudder seemed to have "slipped", there was maybe 1/8" of shiny metal showing where I had never seen shiny before and I could push the rudder up so I am guessing a gasket or something has decided to not sail another season. Suggestions on repair? Thanks, - bill
	Bill Ryan, Room4Crew, #155

Bill Layton Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commodore Joined: 15 September 2002 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 551	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bill Layton Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 March 2016 at 8:10am
	Have a look here Bill http://www.laser28.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9&title=l28-rudder-solutions It looks like some of your plastic washers on top may have worn out or broken off.

WJRyan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commodore Joined: 12 February 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Status: Offline Points: 230	Post Options Post Reply Quote WJRyan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 March 2016 at 4:58pm
	Thanks Bill, as always generous with the info. I tried to follow the link but it gave me an error. The UHMW bushings, where can I obtain them? Let me know and thanks again! - bill
	Bill Ryan, Room4Crew, #155

Bill Layton Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commodore Joined: 15 September 2002 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 551	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bill Layton Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 March 2016 at 5:34pm
	Try the link again because it works. Perhaps you didn't copy it all before you tried it?

WJRyan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commodore Joined: 12 February 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Status: Offline Points: 230	Post Options Post Reply Quote WJRyan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 March 2016 at 3:32pm
	Yup, must copy entire link if you want it to work..... operator error! So this isn't stiff and it has dropped down so I am guessing the bushing(s) have worn out and/or cracked. I plan to take it apart in the next week or so so if i need to replace the bushing(s) any idea on where I can get them?
	Bill Ryan, Room4Crew, #155

WJRyan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commodore Joined: 12 February 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Status: Offline Points: 230	Post Options Post Reply Quote WJRyan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 May 2016 at 10:34am
	So it was the bushing and the article did help. I wasn't sure what to get so I have a thin, a medium and a thick bushing "in stock" should anyone be in need - let me know! - bll
	Bill Ryan, Room4Crew, #155