Moody 31 Tiller

PeteCooper

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On a Moody 31 the tiller is fastened to the rudder post by a solid metal block. The block has a cutout at the front with a bolt through to clamp it to the near vertical post. The tiller is bolted in a stainless steel bracket which is fastened to this block by a through bolt. I want to remove the stainless steel bracket but the pivot bolt seems unusually tight - I can't move it. The nut came off easily enough.
Now some questions:
Is it possible that the clamp bolt is over tightened, and distorting the block causing the pivot bolt to jam?

If I undo the clamp bolt will the rudder drop out, or is there something else holding the rudder in place?
Thanks, Pete.
 
I have taken the block off my Moody31 so no the rudder stock will not move or drop.

The pivot bolt that goes through the back of the SS bracket also goes through a half-round (actually more like a third-round) cut out on the back of the rudder stock. It could be that the bolt is being held in place because things are not lined up. A sharp tap on the SS bracket one way or the other might free it. If not then just put the nut back on loosely and give it a whack. It will also help to back off all the bolts going through the tiller so the whole thing is loose - I have found that if I overtighten them it makes the pivot very stiff.
 
Pete - having read your post again - the clamp bolt can be undone. The block at the top of the rudder stock is solely for fixing the tiller to. That block should be clear of the bronze plate on the top of the transom. If it is not then the rudder has dropped a it and a new plastic shim can be inserted at the skeg to stop the top from binding. I'll tell you about that if you need to know!

Off to spend some money at the boat show................
 
What mercenary attitude? Did they suggest you join up so you could get to see all the stuff in the Tech Library? What's the problem? It's worth every penny. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
 
I wouldn't have minded joining for access to the tech library - that seems fair.
My comments relate to a wee cruise I did. I was single handed and entered Portavadie Marina, expecting a very quiet evening. As I approached the pontoon, several people helped me moor. They explained that they were from the MOA, and were having a barbecue ashore later. Many individuals said that I would be welcome. I had already made provision to eat on board, but later on I wandered over to socialise. I took a decent bottle of wine which I contributed to the communal drinks table, and had a glass of cheap wine from a box. I was enjoying talking to various people when somebody stood at the front and told us that all non members must pay £7.50 to attend. I finished my wine and went back on board. I have never been to a sailing club social like that and been expected to pay and I felt that this let them down.
 
That sounds daft.
Local thing, anyway they could hardly ask you to pay if you weren't eating their food. Wouldn't happen down here in East-Coast-land.
Still well worth the membership for the stuff on the website, I reckon.
 
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The pivot bolt that goes through the back of the SS bracket also goes through a half-round (actually more like a third-round) cut out on the back of the rudder stock. .

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I think it's the recessed clamp bolt that goes thorough the cut out in the stock.

The bolt that the bracket pivots up on is in a simple hole.
 
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