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Rudder alignment concerns

Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2016 6:50 am
by papaharry
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?

Re: Rudder alignment concerns

Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2016 8:07 am
by barkleydave
Correct

Re: Rudder alignment concerns

Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2016 3:44 pm
by Fastjeff
That's so you can pull the prop shaft out. The twins are similar.

Jeff