LeifThor
Member III
So my 1972 E35-2 is now getting off an unfortunate creaking that appears to be becoming from either the Rutter or the wheelhouse.
I have an engine stethoscope that I have spent literally hours listening to all over both areas well under motor and or sail, and if I had to make a guess it would be that the bearings in the rudder might be going out now.
The quietest I’ve been able to get it to be is without the auto pilot on, the motor not on, under sale, and the Helm fixed by just screwing it tight.
I thought it might be the joints holding the auto pilot, but it doesn’t seem to matter much whether the auto pilot is on or not.
so here’s one question I have, can I replace the rudder bearing with the boat in the water?
I have an engine stethoscope that I have spent literally hours listening to all over both areas well under motor and or sail, and if I had to make a guess it would be that the bearings in the rudder might be going out now.
The quietest I’ve been able to get it to be is without the auto pilot on, the motor not on, under sale, and the Helm fixed by just screwing it tight.
I thought it might be the joints holding the auto pilot, but it doesn’t seem to matter much whether the auto pilot is on or not.
so here’s one question I have, can I replace the rudder bearing with the boat in the water?