E35-2 rudder removal: keel height needed

[robjpowell]

It seems early but my local yard is booking winter storage already. This year I want to drop my rudder to overhaul the foil, mechanism, replace my cutlass bearing etc. I know I need to have the boat blocked higher than usual but as I can't get down to her till next week I hoped someone who has dropped a E35-2 rudder might remember how high I need the keel to be off the ground (it is an asphalt yard so I can't dig a trench). Thanks for your help. :confused:
Rob

[Lucky Dog]

We have a 1973 e35II. The rudder is sitting on my work bench. The rudder itself is 48" long and the shaft tubing is 29" long. Its very heavy
ml

[robjpowell]

We have a 1973 e35II. The rudder is sitting on my work bench. The rudder itself is 48" long and the shaft tubing is 29" long. Its very heavy
ml

Thanks. That is the information I needed.
Rob