I just purchased a 1986 Ericson 28. I think that I am going to need to add shims to the rudder post, but I am not sure of the procedure. How do I know that this is needed? I can feel the rudder clunking from side to side in wind and waves. Also when sailing downwind in breeze there is lots of pressure on the wheel, and it is rough when turning. I have lubed the chain in the pedastal, and lubed the turning blocks under the cockpit sole, along with greasing the 1 zerk fitting the rudder post. Also, when the boat was out of the water I could move it side to side easily without actually turning the rudder. It moved about a half-inch in each direction. I asked the surveyor about that, and he said they are all like that. But I did not really believe him.
What is involved in dropping the rudder and adding the shims?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Andy<!-- / message -->
What is involved in dropping the rudder and adding the shims?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Andy<!-- / message -->