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Rudder

Printed From: Laser 28 International Class Association
Category: Laser 28 General
Forum Name: Maintenance
Forum Description: All the things to care for your boat
URL: http://www.laser28.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=731
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Topic: Rudder

Posted By: WJRyan
Subject: Rudder
Date 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

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Bill Ryan,

Room4Crew, #155

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Posted By: Bill Layton
Date 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.

Posted By: WJRyan
Date 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

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Bill Ryan,

Room4Crew, #155

Posted By: Bill Layton
Date 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?

Posted By: WJRyan
Date 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?

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Bill Ryan,

Room4Crew, #155

Posted By: WJRyan
Date 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

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Bill Ryan,

Room4Crew, #155