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RUDDER PACKING
Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2022 11:18 am
by bjgin
What size packing do we use for the rudder? I'm guessing 1/4"?
Re: RUDDER PACKING
Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2022 1:39 pm
by makala
Yes. Three rows of 1/4" flax per rudder shaft. I just did this and needed around 3 feet to do BOTH...
https://www.westmarine.com/western-paci ... 36103.html
Re: RUDDER PACKING
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2022 12:29 pm
by James Power
Hey All,
Speaking of rudders, there were a few different designs on how the rudder stock was secured from slipping down. If yours has a bronze collar with set screws installed above the packing gland nut it’s a good idea to confirm the set screws are tight and the shaft has been dimpled to receive the screws.
James