9.2 S2

[Seadog77]

Has anyone replaced the rudder in a 9.2 S2? I'm seeking how to remove the old rudder post.

[Spot]

Ahoy Seadog77,

If you cannot find a manual online, or reach someone at Tiara Yachts in Holland, MI, USA to see if they still have the information...you could post pictures of your setup as-is and some of the old salts could take a crack at it. My boats are pintels and gudgeons so I I have no firsthand knowledge.

Seems like it might be a bit like a bicycle headset?

[tkeithlu]

Welcome to the forum, Seadog.

You've got a spade rudder "in a skeg" according to the data sheet. That means that the rudder has a foot that the rudder post fits into. The foot will be bolted to the skeg, with the bolt heads undoubtedly burried under a bunch of bottom paint, so You'll have to go digging to find them. Once you've removed the foot, the rudder shaft comes out the bottom. You'll need to loosen/remove everything that clamps onto the rudder shaft at the top, mainly steering gear, to let this happen. You may also have to dig a hole in the ground under the rudder to give the shaft enough space to clear the bottom of the hull.

You have a busy Saturday morning ahead of you. Good luck with it.

[Seadog77]

Thank you so much for your information and insight. Happy Sailing! We just winterized the boat[emoji853][emoji569]

[scargo]

I had an S2 9.2C (center cockpit version) and I removed and repaired the rudder. Not difficult. And I did it when the boat was on the hard. If you need help, let me know.

[Seadog77]

Thank you so much. I'm ordering a new rudder from Foss Foam in FL. This will be a spring project!