Rudder alignment concerns

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papaharry
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Rudder alignment concerns

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I am a first time Marinette owner. I purchased a 1986 28’ Sportsman single screw last year. While prepping the bottom this month I noticed that the rudder is not in straight alignment with the propeller, it is set at a slight angle. I was told that this is by design to allow shaft removal. Can anyone confirm this for me?
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barkleydave
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Re: Rudder alignment concerns

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Correct
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Fastjeff
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Re: Rudder alignment concerns

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That's so you can pull the prop shaft out. The twins are similar.

Jeff
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