For those that know
La Paz, can you recommend the best
boat yard for an extensive
rudder refit this summer?
-Basically drop the
rudder in my other wise very well maintained Valiant Esprit 37 I’ve had for 36 years, but has never had the rudder out.
-There are no
current issues other than age and a rather decrepit looking rudder stock seal.
-Money is pretty much not an issue, for the yard or person with lots of experience and careful skills.
-A knowledgeable perfectionist craftsman would be perfect.
-Willing to replace everything, including a new Jefa or
Edson system. Currently has a
pedestal and
steering assembly from the long defunct Yacht Specialties company
-Skeg hung rudder with a
bronze clamshell
bottom support/rubber bearing, possible mid stock Delrin bearing buried in the bottom of the rudder tube, top bearing on an angle bracket taking perhaps most of the load, and of course associated 42 year old quadrant & wire sheaves (that appear to be in good condition), and a 10 year old
Raymarine autopilot ram.
-I have good schematic
documentation of the above assemblies.
Very much appreciated,
Journeyman
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