[Public-list] Rudder shoe pin.

[Jonathan Whittingham]

Dear Listers,
                My recent survey shows a sloppy rudder pin at the shoe 
that will need replacing by next year. I would appreciate any info on 
the technique for removal and replacement of that pin. For those 
interested I installed a SOLE 26 HP Diesel into the boat this winter and 
it went very smoothly. I am quite happy to have removed the Bomb! The 
SOLE is a Spanish Marine conversion of a Mitsubishi. The dealer is right 
here in Victoria, BC. I looked at a number of options but this one was 
the best price for a new engine and the footprint is very close to the 
Atomic4. I had to build new engine beds and glass them in. I also raised 
the rear engine mounts 4 inches on steel plates to give me enough "meat" 
to bolt to on the Engine beds. I replaced all the lines, installed a new 
tank, filters, wet hose exhaust, waterlift, engine controls,etc. While I 
was at it I also replaced all the wiring to to everything(!) , and 
finally got around to installing a manual bilge Gusher pump that had 
been sitting on the boat uninstalled for three years, realising that I 
would look pretty foolish trying to install it in an emergency. Explain 
that one to the Insurance agent! Next year is the woodwork and Rudder 
hardware. I love the boat- she's a keeper for life. Regards Jonathan 
Whittingham.