Removing a rudder - part 2 "The Conclusion"

[airborne1]

Removing a rudder - part 2 \"The Conclusion\"

Thanks to all who posted a comment on removing my rudder in my earlier post.

A freind and myself removed the rudder in about 30 mins after we had studied the job, had a brew and a good discussion on the method to be used. And that was the trick, plenty of thought.
Finally hung a pair of double blocks from the horse on the transom and secured it to a rope eye pushed through the bracket that holds the trim tab to the rudder. This did pull the rudder off centre but supported the weight easily. We also had a rope from the horse to the rudder top to stop the rudder from dropping back against the bumpkin.
We then drove the phosphor bronze hinge pin out with the aid of WD-40. Then we heaved on the block to lift the rudder out of the pintle and it then swung away on the block and top rope.
Then it was lowered to the deck and carried away and laid out.
Took the two of us the shift it, it was certainly heavy and would definitely not been a one-man job.
Hopefully this will help anyone else considering this job on their own boat. Pity is that we were so engrossed that I forgot to take photos to document the process.
Cost me a good lunch but was worth it.

 

[old_salt]

Re: Removing a rudder - part 2 \"The Conclusion\"

Hi Brian.
Thanks for the conclusion nice to hear all went well.
Heres to the refitting that will easier as you now know more about what you are handling.
While you are at it make sure you have the set up sorted and in place for the future.
I have recently built and fitted a new the ruder to the Old Gaffer I am restoring and I now have the necessary tools and jigs to remove and replace even if dried out on legs.
It gives you a great deal of pleasure being independent with an old boat.