Thanks so much Doug. This is really helpful information, and it sounds like a great, long-term solution. Much appreciated!
I hope you are enjoying your Cal 33.
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Dave S.
s/v Clio
1987 S2 27, hull #80
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From: "Doug Hoffman dhoffman888@... [s227classassociation]" [s227classassociation@...]
Date: 04/07/2019 12:58 AM
To: s227classassociation@...
Subject: Re: [s227classassociation] Source for rudder bearings?
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I have been through this with my S2 27 which I no longer own.
I don't believe original replacement bearings are available anywhere.
But what I did was as good or perhaps better than the original (plastic? delrin? other?) bearings.
McMaster Carr has bronze oiled bushings and pins that will drop in and perfectly replace the factory bearings. I once did a detailed write-up and sketch for this group but I can't seem to find it. I also no longer have the paper drawings/files here at home as I purged those files awhile back (I'm sailing a Cal 33 now).
You will need 4 bronze bushings from McMaster-Carr. You want the kind with a shoulder flange on the end. Carefully measure the metal gudgeon parts on your boat. Going strictly from memory I think they are 3/4" OD. I used the longest bushings they had. The weight of the rudder assy should rect on the bushing flanges. Assembly is a little tricky because the rudder is heavy. Look at what MC has and hopefully you will see how these bushings can be used. They are drop-in, no machining required, and relatively inexpensive. They made my rudder assy into a tight, no slop at all, perfectly functioning system. Important for obvious reasons and perhaps critical if using an autopilot.
Sorry I can't give more detail. But hopefully this is enough information so you can piece it together.
Regards,
-Doug Hoffman
> On Apr 6, 2019, at 9:38 PM, 'Dave S.' uswa174@... [s227classassociation] wrote:
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> Before I launch this spring, I would like to replace the bearings (bushings) on my 27's rudder. The rudder slop when sailing downwind is pretty noticeable.
> Do any of you have a source for the bearings? I assume that they will simply press in.
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> Thanks.
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> --Dave
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> 1987 S2 27, "Clio"
> Hull #80
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