[quote=bobcatnj]Once you get the rudders set you will be fine...I love the reassuring clunk-thud sound it makes when they lock in, no clunk thud, no lock. Sure they are a bid more complicated to set up the first time, but that's it once they are done they are set.
I took my rudders completely apart and replaced most of the bolts, all sheaves and spacers as well as the line. I found that the locking pin bolts were bent ever so slightly, and everything else was worn out. Also check your castings, I had one that bent way out that I needed to replace. I did this on the bench for the sake of my fingers :-)
Once they were re mounted I adjusted them as stated in the instructions from the factory along with mast rake and it was balanced the first time out of the gate. I'd suggest using a yard stick on the transom to set the rudder rake.
I'd deal with the issues and get them to work like the factory suggested, on a 40 year old boat there will be plenty of other things to keep you busy.[/quote]
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