rudder problems

[CSMcKillip]

Do these need to be tightened?

 

[rwthomas1]

Yes, snug them down. Non-adjustable rudder packing.

RT

 

[mherrcat]

What is that in the background that looks like a block and tackle?

 

[CSMcKillip]

What is that in the background that looks like a block and tackle?

Split backstay rigging, done like that on both sides of the boat.

 

[mherrcat]

That's interesting. I am curious how those work; are they adjustable? How and where?

I have a 30+ and it has a split backstay that is attached to chain plates in the transom. No adjuster installed.

 

[CSMcKillip]

Single wire goes from masthead to low on the transom, there is a steel pully at tge transom, inside it splits into two sides, there is a 9 to 1 on each side, then go thru a cam clete just in front of tge opening into the cockpit. All rigging is under my boat in the rear area.