Rudder Bushing

[Sleigher]

Hi,
Does anybody know what the rudder bushing is made out of in a straight shaft boat?
It is a custom piece, unavailable (to the best of my knowledge).
I had a friend make my last one out of PTFE. But I looked in the box the other day, while underway, and it looked like it was already worn out.
I think my other choices are Delrin or acetal copolymer but I'm not sure.
Any help?

Thanks,

Peter

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Peter

What rubber bushing are you talking about ??


Russ

[Sleigher]

RUDDER bushing.
The rudder comes through the keel, then through the packing and finally through a bracket which holds the bushing. Then the steer cylinder attaches to the top of the rudder.
While I'm at it, has anybody re-packed their rudder?
How difficult was it? Did they have to remove the bracket?

Thanks,

Peter

[DOGHOUSE26]

I checked with John @ Blackman's; you're right, each bushing is custom. They could probably help you with the material.

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Peter
Yes we have repacked the rudder it was not hard we did it on the trailer I am a little big for the job but managed it.

Russ