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| Author: | ctrout [ Mon May 17, 2021 6:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Adjustable upper rudder castings |
I have a 1986 H14 that I picked up as a sailable project last season. I have been fixing and upgrading as I have fun with the boat and it is nearly exactly where I want it (for now LOL). Most recently I did a rudder job, cams, bushings, stiffening kit, toe adjustment, etc. While I was doing the work, I discovered something that I hadn't noticed before. My boat has the adjustable upper casting on the starboard rudder but the non-adjustable one on the port. As a result, my port rudder does not remain butted against the lower casting as it should and has maybe about a half inch of play. Of course, having just reworked my rudders, this is driving me nuts and I want it fixed. I started shopping for an adjustable upper casting and all I can find are the brand new ones for $262. Can anyone help me out and point me to a source for a reasonably priced used one? When I say reasonably priced, I'm thinking about the pricing that I have seen on similar parts like lower castings for $50 and such. |
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| Author: | rattle 'n hum [ Tue May 18, 2021 5:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Adjustable upper rudder castings |
tdive5 on Ebay carries a lot of used parts and seems to have a good reputation. If you can get some machining done, there have been a couple of threads on converting older castings to adjustable on these forums. Basically you elongate the hole where the fixed pin is now, replace the pin with a bolt that can be moved fore/aft to adjust, then tighten. And you can always try the drill and fill method. |
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| Author: | ctrout [ Tue May 18, 2021 5:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Adjustable upper rudder castings |
The only ones currently on Ebay are the brand new ones for the same price as they are at Murray's, $262. I put out a request on a couple of the Facebook groups and found someone willing to sell me one. I'm waiting to hear back from him about price. Another person offered a pair of them for $150 shipped, but he won't split the pair, so if the other offer doesn't work out, I'll spring for the pair. |
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| Author: | ctrout [ Wed May 19, 2021 3:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Adjustable upper rudder castings |
I posted a WTB ad at the Hobie FB page and found a pair for $150 shipped. I guess that $75 each is far better than $262. I could have waited and possibly found them for a bit less, but when I want something, I typically don't like waiting around too long just to save $10 or $20. I didn't need both but the seller didn't want to split the pair so now I have a spare I suppose. Pretty soon my garage will be full of not just BMW parts, but also Hobie parts too. |
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