Rudder cup clearance?

[starman]

Assuming the rudder post is true, not ovalised, what would the panel say is the sort of clearance to have between this and the inner face of the bottom cup? I don't want a rattly rudder nor one too stiff.

[ditchcrawler]

Assuming the rudder post is true, not ovalised, what would the panel say is the sort of clearance to have between this and the inner face of the bottom cup? I don't want a rattly rudder nor one too stiff.

I thought you had just had it all rebuilt. I have booked in to have a new cup fitted

Edited April 15, 2015 by ditchcrawler

[starman]

I thought you had just had it all rebuilt. I have booked in to have a new cup fitted

We ran over a nasty on the BCN which bent the skeg so we've had to come out of the water. Just checking a few things while we're out.

Don't panic about Streethay work - will PM you with info.

[pophops]

If you don't want a rattly rudder then a snug fit of the rudder post in the cup is always the best option. Providing you keep the upper bearing well greased the tiller should remain free and is unlikely to give problems.

[ditchcrawler]

We ran over a nasty on the BCN which bent the skeg so we've had to come out of the water. Just checking a few things while we're out.

Don't panic about Streethay work - will PM you with info.

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[FadeToScarlet]

If you don't want a rattly rudder then a snug fit of the rudder post in the cup is always the best option. Providing you keep the upper bearing well greased the tiller should remain free and is unlikely to give problems.

Bearing? Luxury....

[X Alan W]

Bearing? Luxury....

Yeh, but at least a bush at the top doesn't usually seize, & it certainly doesn't fall to pieces

[Mukiwa]

A small ball bearing in the bottom of the cup and liberal application of grease may give you what you are looking for.