rudder removal help!

[jtalberts]

So my rudders are seriously bent and I am trying to get them out of the boat. I have them torn down but I can't get them out of the base of the brass locking nut assembly. It will not rotate in the brass piece either. I might just cut the thing in half after seeing how rusted it is.

[bill]

Youch
Before you start cutting try PB Blaster and a little heat.
And DEFINITELY don't try removing rudders while boat is in the water.

and if all else fails look at this picture of a new stuffing box.
http://www.deepblueyachtsupply.com/driv ... e-assembly
bill

[ericinga]

Second Bill's advice. If you have time to let is sit, use penetrating oil. You might take a chisel and lightly clean out the surface rust. This might open up a path for the oil into the joint. I'll be doing the same to our boat in a week or so. Looks like the penetrating oil should be applied now.

Eric

[jtalberts]

I sprayed a bunch of PB blaster on it today. I am gonna let it sit till tomorrow. If it doesn't budge, "OFF WITH IT'S HEAD!" The rudders are bent and really rusted out. I will get a couple new ones built from the guy in Dayton.

[bill]

Hopefully with new non-metallic cutlass bearings
bill

[jtalberts]

Those were purchased last year before I realized how much an effort this was going to be.

[Fastjeff]

You need to 'work it over' with a pencil grinder using sanding drums or flap wheels. Take it right down to shinny metal, and don't worry if you take a little extra off.

I pulled mine years ago, during the winter. Not a fun job!

Jeff

[jtalberts]

I cut them out. They are trash.

[Fastjeff]

Eeeuuuuoooowww!

Jeff

[bill]

[quote="jtalberts"]I cut them out. They are trash.



What were they thinking
Stainless is definitely the way to go.

Philips Sheet Metal
Rob Philips - Owner
1215 Ray Street
Dayton, OH 45404
937-223-2722
tinman3065@aol.com

He was charging $100.00
bill