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When our 1971 E32 rudder started to show cracks that weeped rusty water, we decided to build a new one. I wanted to have lots of welded surface area and have the rudder post extend full length. It was easier than I had thought. We made a video of the project...

We replaced our E32 rudder with a home made design based on the original, but with an eye toward making a stronger unit. I wanted the post to extend full length. In case you want to see how it was done, here is a link to our video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOAX4hHxUR4 Paul E32

I agree that this is best done out of the water! I removed the rudder on our 1971 E-32 and the job was rather easy. The spring tension on the quad cable also wasn't an issue, it seems, as when I unbolted it, it easily let the rudder fall onto some cushions I placed under the blade. Putting it...

Our rudder packing box.... Our 1971 E32 rudder packing gland uses the same packing material as the prop shaft. My manual specifies the lengths, which I can look up if you still need this info. It was pretty easy to do myself, the greatest difficulty was fitting my 6'4 self into the starboard...

We built our own replacement rudder. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOAX4hHxUR4