[Public-List] Rudder and cabin roof cross beam

[Gordon Laco]

Good morning, 

That’s an interesting list of issues…

I appears  there is a problem with the new rudder head fitting.  There will be a keyway slot machined in it… if you’ve got a seven degree offset in your steering, that means you need to have the keyway filled and remachined seven degrees in the appropriate direction.

With regard to your beam issue… it’s one that all boats before hull number 400 will need to have addressed at some time.   There is a relatively easy fix which involves aluminium plates to bolster the beam.   I reckon oak would work too, if one is committed to simple maintenance of the wooden structure.

Cheers - 

Gordon Laco
Surprise 426





> On Aug 3, 2021, at 10:01 AM, Taft Gerry via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> 
> RudderOn the hard, the tiller, rudder and keel all appear to be in alignment.  However once underway, in order to go straight, my tiller needs to be offset by about 7 degrees to starboard.  The tiller head was remanufactured last year, and this year I replaced the gudgeon, pintle and rudder shoe. It has a thru-bolt to the rudder shaft and an alignment bolt - no key way.  
> I am thinking my rudder stock is twisted however that does not explain why everything appears to be in alignment until the boat is underway.
> Cabin roof cross beamMy 1965 has a wood beam and it is deforming. I have no interest in replacing the beam.  
> I am thinking about using a 4x4 and a bottle jack to support the beam as required. 
> 
> Any comments or suggestions would be most appreciated
> Gerry TaftKia Ora #103
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