rudder problem update

[stormdancer]

rudder problem update

Thanks to you all for relying, sorry for not giving you all the facts.
The boat is a Sunray 21 bilge keel yacht and yes it does have a small skeg, to which the rudder is housed in a bearing at the base and a tube running up through the hull and cockpit and yes there is some movement in the head if you push and pull the tiller. I can't recall seeing a grease packing device, I assume you mean like the type fitted to the prop shaft on internal engines.
I would be most grateful for any advice on how to change these bearings and the best type to buy, a blow by blow account of removal would be great.
I am a heating engineer so I am quite handy when it comes to diy, also would it be possible to undertake this task at low water as I have about 6 hours of dry time per day on my mooring or will it have to be lifted out.
Thanks once again for your help
kind regards
David

 

[Chris_Stannard]

Re: rudder problem update

Regret my only experience is with spade rudders which you can drop easily. As suggested try the builders for spares and advice, also try for the owners association if one exists as they might help. If this fails try writing to PBO in their 'experts advise' column.

With luck Kim might forward your request to an expert anyway.

Chris Stannard