Elite Keel at San Francisco Yacht ClubMay 19 - 20
Result
PosBoatTotalRace 1Race 2Race 3Race 4
1El Raton73(3)2(5)1(6)1 (7)
2Wile E Coyote82(2)1(3)2(5)3 (8)
3Peaches91(1)3(4)2(6)3 (9)
4Dianne204(4)4(8)DNF(15)4 (19)
5Elise205(5)5(10)5(15)5 (20)
6Libra226(6)6(12)4(16)6(22)
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Author: Ralph Deeds
Subject: Rudder Bearing Question
Info: (13947 views) Posted: Tuesday 4-17-07 05:42:14 PM
Bob, if you don't replace the bearing you might try wrapping some electrical tape around the outside of the bearing so that it fits more snugly. If memory serves me, I think I did that several years ago. It's not good for the bearing to turn in the hole.

:: I own #93 in Michigan.
::
:: I noticed that the lower bearing is loose in the
:: 'pocket'. Both bearings appear to be good on the rudder
:: post (no slop).
::
:: Do you think I could just lower the rudder, drop the
:: lower bearing, put some 5100 (or silicone?) around the
:: bearing O.D., then just push the bearing tightly back in
:: with the rudder and replace the collar?
::
:: Would that seem to be an adequate procedure?
::
:: Bob

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