NT32 rudder post

[Peter Edwards]

I have some corrosion on the rudder post on my NT32. Does anyone have experience with replacing the post/rudder assembly?  So far my mechanic is drawing a blank.

Thanks in advance

Peter/Raven

[Tom Easterbrook]

Check out sentoa.org, there is info there on rudder post maintenance and might have some on this issue. Also try the trawlerforum.com.

If I remember correctly, I have seen an article where the corroded post was cut off and a new post was welded on.

Good luck,

Tom Easterbrook

formerly Pilitak Nt 37-068

[Peter Edwards]

Thanks Tom. I’ll check it out.

 

[Chuck]

I have two solutions having the same assumed issue of pitting at the seal.

while on the dry pull the rudder and put a piece of 1/2 starboard in the cup welded to the shoe that holds the bottom of the rudder. This raises the pitting above the seal. I did this on a 37 worked great!

there is a guy in Sedro Woolly that can repair the upper shaft rather than replace it. I can try to come up with a name and number if you still need it. He repaired one for me on a 32

email me if you need more info profelectric@yahoo.com

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