[Public-List] Construction question about rudder shaft & cockpit floor.

[Glennb]

Hi Jeff, Its just a flange, maybe to keep some water out and guide the shaft through the molded FG deck.  it should lift off once the tiller head is removed.

Gpb

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On Apr 8, 2012, at 4:03 AM, Jeffrey <alberg30nh at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi everyone,
> 
> Under the tiller head on #116 is a metal ring that acts as a cover
> plate and is welded to what looks like the end of a metal tube around
> the rudder shaft. Anyone know how this is set up underneath?
> 
> Ultimately, I'm planning on re-coring the cockpit floor, and reusing
> the top fiberglass skin but this cover plate will prevent me from
> removing the fiberglass floor in one piece.  It does not lift out with
> some careful prying. What is the tube attached to?
> 
> See: https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/0NyHLwqHczvp6--g2HN5Aq3GpdfW2x_hlAS0ffzZ0So?feat=directlink
> 
> Battle of the bolt: I was able to save the threads in the rudder
> shaft. I continued to file out the remains of the steel bolt until
> very close to the threads In the front I was able to expose enough of
> the threads to be able to feel (at least i think I could) the thread
> tap starting into the original threads. I then carefully worked the
> tap into the threads.  I repeatedly backed the tap out and saw only
> steel shavings.  When finished, a 3/8 bolt fits in snug.
> 
> 
> jeff
> 
> 
> Jeff Fongemie
> #116 Seagrass
> 
> http://picasaweb.google.com/fongemie
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