[Public-list] Rudder Question

[George Dinwiddie]

When you consider that the pin is only 1/2", 1/4" of play is a lot. 
It's quite likely that the pin is completely gone.  If the boat is out 
of the water, I'd check it right away.

  - George

Charles Wells wrote:
> As the new owner of #475, I have found the forum to be particularly useful
> for dealing with some of my more urgent repair problems.  I checked my
> rudder the other day and it seemed to have about a 1/4" of play in the shoe.
> Is this excessive or normal?  Anyone have experience in repairing the shoe
> if a repair is warranted?
> 
> Chuck Wells
> #475 "Apollo"
> 
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