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Thanks. So in your skeg shoe what does the rudder shaft sit on? Metal to metal the same as mine? The other thing I’m slightly unsure...

It’s hard to say. The shaft goes up through the hull and into this large section (B on the photo) fixed only with a vertical key. But...

In the context of a rudder that is neutrally buoyant what do you mean? Are you saying that it is unlikely to be neutrally buoyant since...

It might well be that. Neutrally buoyant and so supported from side to side movement in 4 places with nothing particularly taking the...

I’m inclined to agree but before it was dismantled there wasn’t really any space for something of any thickness to go in there as that...

I can see your point but on this image is when the shoe is full inserted and the shaft is sitting against the bottom of the shoe. There...

Thanks. Yeah I know I need to get around to fixing. It’s Wordpress so fairly prone to breakdowns.

@Tranona @Supertramp @DinghyMan Sorry guys I’m not following. There are three bearings in my setup and non is taking the load. At...

I’ve removed my rudder and assessing the bearings which are in good condition after 25 years and the tolerances are still acceptable...

I put a Vesconite prop shaft bearing in my motor sailer but that is a very different application from a rudder shaft. Acetal has a long...

Thanks. Given then there isn’t much play could I assume they used the best possible material at the time. Delrin perhaps? Some have...

Thanks. Before we dropped it there was no play at all.

Like you say the grooves are probably for O rings to act as seals to prevent water rising up the rudder shaft The bearing / bush in the...

The one thing I’m unsure about is the plate where the rudder comes into the boat. It’s like a large bronze plate and It has grooves in...

Thanks. I’ve added you as a friend on Facebook so I can send you a video. I can’t attached videos on here. But yes there is a shoe at...