Was at the helm of a friend's Ericson 38 a few days ago (I own a Tayana 37) and kept hearing a clunking sound under my feet, especially if I turned the wheel quickly. I crawled down and looked at the quadrant, which by way of a cursory inspection, looked good and did not appear to be slipping. Had someone work the helm back and forth and pinpointed the sound to the fiberglass sleeve that channels the rudder post through the hull.
I assume it is a worn bushing or some such. We're planning a trip in a few weeks time on this boat, including about a 30-hour offshore leg.
Is this something to be concerned about?
I assume it is a worn bushing or some such. We're planning a trip in a few weeks time on this boat, including about a 30-hour offshore leg.
Is this something to be concerned about?