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Forum: Fountaine Pajot

23-04-2011, 05:38

Replies: 96

Mahe 36: Rudders - Steering

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Posted By Laidback

Re: Rudders - Steering

Interesting ! how does one spray a bearing that is under water with WD 40.
With some material the gasoline component in WD 40 will itself cause swelling and binding

Forum: Fountaine Pajot

22-04-2011, 00:59

Replies: 96

Mahe 36: Rudders - Steering

Views: 43,702

Posted By Laidback

Re: Rudders - Steering

As a another Multi-Huller I go along with Cat Man Do - I believe a replacement bearing can be designed and made with appropriate materials in Australia.
This is not rocket science! My rudder...

Forum: Fountaine Pajot

19-04-2011, 04:13

Replies: 96

Mahe 36: Rudders - Steering

Views: 43,702

Posted By Laidback

Re: Rudders - Steering

Only, having seen photos of the Mahi's under carriage I don't believe that that rudder can be dropped without the boat either being lifted or beached (where the tides allow at least 3 hours) then it...

Forum: Fountaine Pajot

18-04-2011, 02:24

Replies: 96

Mahe 36: Rudders - Steering

Views: 43,702

Posted By Laidback

Re: Rudders - Steering

Vaya Con Dios,

Very interesting discussion re the Lavezzi rudder bearings in CF's forums - If these are made by the same company in France - I would almost be certain that the material they are...

Forum: Fountaine Pajot

18-04-2011, 00:37

Replies: 96

Mahe 36: Rudders - Steering

Views: 43,702

Posted By Laidback

Re: Rudders - Steering

vayacondios,
I am not familiar with your boats rudder system - I have heard about FP having problems with rudder bearings. I will search for a recent discussion on the subject -- As a...

Forum: Fountaine Pajot

16-04-2011, 16:54

Replies: 96

Mahe 36: Rudders - Steering

Views: 43,702

Posted By Laidback

Re: Rudders - Steering

First, eliminate any problem between rudder post and wheel;
if accessible :-
Disconnect cable/s from quadrant. (Remember position of wheel and quadrant) Now try turning the wheel, if nice and...

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