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Knock under boat
jimma4191:
Hi and thanks for having me. On my 1987 P33-2 Sailing today. Four to six foot seas on the starboard quarter. Lots of steering and playing the helm. I would surf and need to fight the bow down. As soon as I released the load on the helm and turn back to starboard I would get a knock from under the boat. Initially I thought it was something rolling around somewhere but now realize it is perfectly synced with this action and seemingly this one point of sail and conditions. I recently did a routine inspection on the quadrant and cables. Nothing to see there. I now have rudder worries. I just launched a week ago and in the previous week and did a simple lift test on the rudder. Nice and tight with no noticeable movement. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Jim
Dolce_Vita:
Check inside the Edson steering pedestal, and under the deck at the base of the pedestal for worn components along the steering cable path. Pay particular attention to the clevis pins in the idler sheaves at the base that accomplish the 90 degree turn of the cables. If these are the older bronze ones, they can wear an astonishing amount! Edson now recommends stainless clevis pins in this location.
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jimma4191:
This is the best lead I've had. I will look very closely. Thank you. I'll bet that's it. Is it a DIY repair?
Rusty Pelican:
My guess it is a loose Zinc on the shaft.
Have you checked it?
Dolce_Vita:
--- Quote from: jimma4191 on June 25, 2018, 08:21:32 PM ---This is the best lead I've had. I will look very closely. Thank you. I'll bet that's it. Is it a DIY repair?
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The repair is easy. Access is the problem. Its a PITA to get to.
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