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Steering System, Hull Structure / Re: Pearson 34 Rudder Removal

« on: June 27, 2019, 11:38:09 PM »

Successfully split the rudder down the centerline. Glad I did, the internal stainless structure was just shy of failing.

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Steering System, Hull Structure / Re: Pearson 34 Rudder Removal

« on: June 04, 2019, 11:33:25 PM »

Here's a shot from the front showing it split down the middle on the leading edge and across the top. Also a shot show how I lowered it and plan to reinstall it.

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Steering System, Hull Structure / Re: Pearson 34 Rudder Removal

« on: June 04, 2019, 11:15:59 PM »

Had to remove the quadrant (radial drive wheel). The stainless bolts in the aluminum casting was tough to break free, I ended up using an electric impact driver, I HIGHLY recommend this.

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Steering System, Hull Structure / Pearson 34 Rudder Removal

« on: June 04, 2019, 11:09:32 PM »

Hi All, I removed the rudder from my 1984 P34 #67 today. I couldn't find any documentation online on how to approach it but fortunately I have a friend that had done his so I wasn't flying totally blind. I took a bunch of pics, I'll see how many I can get in here to save it for future reference.

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Steering System, Hull Structure / Re: P34 top rudder bushing

« on: June 04, 2019, 10:41:31 PM »

I'm a little confused. In my P34, below the quadrant is the stuffing box. The only plastic bushing is at the cockpit sole.