Pearson Boats - Model Specific Discussion > P32
Worn Rudder Pivot plate
Dolce_Vita:
--- Quote from: libertyflyer on December 01, 2019, 07:53:09 PM ---... Any idea on the length of the screw?
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No, sorry.
libertyflyer:
Not going as planned. Soaked the screws a few weeks in back to back. Used my makita hammer drill to start to work then loose. Turns out they just broke free and spin freely without coming out. Had to drill off the heads and remove the plate. Getting deeper... ugh.
Update: read the later posts about looking inside the skeg and finding thr other end of the screws.
libertyflyer:
I've been reading a bit more on this as I get deeper into the unknown. The lower "plate" as I referred to it is more commonly called the "shoe". I was thinking that I should change the lower rudder bearing while the shoe is off, but come to find out, it is also considered the lower rudder bearing on this boat. Interesting and good to know before I drop the rudder to find out there is no other bearing besides the top bearing.
Let's face it, it's just mechanical, and I could just go about it, braze it, and reattach with some new screws, but my curiosity to learn as I go, plus its winter so I have some time, lets me do more digging than is probably needed, but that's also part of the fun. Plus, sharing this may help another sailor who is in a bit of a rush, learn from my journey, and cut his/her time in half.
More to come. Plan to stop by the local shipyard and ask about brazing the "shoe". I have a friend who was a professional welder, and will do it once it warms up a bit. But he is not a sailor, so I will go get a sailors opinion before taking the next step.
Dolce_Vita:
Another possibility is to have a replacement fabricated. It's a fairly simple piece. Bristol Bronze, located in RI, used to do this kind of work:
http://bristolbronze.com/ContactInfo.php
I have no idea of the price.
libertyflyer:
--- Quote from: Dolce_Vita on January 02, 2020, 01:20:19 PM ---Another possibility is to have a replacement fabricated. It's a fairly simple piece. Bristol Bronze, located in RI, used to do this kind of work:
http://bristolbronze.com/ContactInfo.php
I have no idea of the price.
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Good suggestion. I went to the shipyard today and they suggested the same. They put me in contact with a welder/fabricator, and he ps going to give me an estimate after he picks up the piece. Will post the results when I get them.
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