[Alberg30] Catch-22

[Bill Blevins]

(I have explained the benefits of the A30 group to the new owner of
Matchmaker.)

On the rudder shaft topic, I can't see that it will come off without
removing the shaft whether or not the prop is there. My shaft and prop are
new so I'm not going to mess with that this year.

The shaft is worn where it exits the hull above the rudder. Other than that
it looks fine.

The rudder is in my garage where I'll be rebuilding the bottom pintle
section.

I learned the hard way that there is an easy way and a hard way to remove
the rudder. I started digging in for the nuts on the wrong side of the
rudder before I realized that the other side was Marine-Tex or some similar
putty. Now I have to fix holes on both sides! Live and learn.

I took extensive photos on everything related to the rudder on a 1966 era
boat if anyone is interested.

Bill Blevins
Sabrina #158

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On 12/1/03 7:54 AM, "sousa, stephen (ENG)" <sousa_stephen at emc.com> wrote:

> Bill,
> 
> You can remove the prop without removing the rudder post, a two blade will
> slip past the rudder a three blade will have to be moved side to side for
> removal. I think when I removed the rudder/post I had the shaft out of the
> boat but cannot remember for sure.
> 
> I am happy to hear the crew of Matchmaker is fine. I think we all would like
> to hear some move details concerning this situation. There are a few mast
> companies in New England if something isn't available in the Maryland area.
> 
> Stephen
> #114
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: public-list-bounces at alberg30.org
> [mailto:public-list-bounces at alberg30.org] On Behalf Of Todd Redhead
> Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2003 9:54 PM
> To: Alberg 30 public list
> Subject: Re: [Alberg30] Catch-22
> 
> 
> What exactly happened?  The boat went over?  I guess due to high winds - did
> they have sails up?  Then they "cut the main"?  What does this mean?
> 
> Todd
> 
> Bill Blevins wrote:
> 
>> I removed the rudder today. How do you remove the rudder post without
>> removing the prop first? How do you remove the prop without removing
>> the rudder post?
>> 
>> Bill Blevins
>> Sabrina #158
>> 
>> Also, Matchmaker was dismasted last night on the Bay near Windmill
>> Point when that cold front came through at about 7 p.m. The boat went over
> on it's side and when the main was cut, the boom went vertical and twisted
> the foot of the mast from the deck and over the side. Everyone is fine
> though cold I hear. Boat was towed into Reedville. Probably be looking for a
> mast over the winter. Anyone have any ideas on finding a new mast cause this
> one's bent in the middle?
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