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S&S Swan Maintenance - Lowered rudder stock of 47 Grampus
30 April 2024 - 11:37
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matteo45
Join Date: 23 October 2011
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Lowered rudder stock of 47 Grampus

The rudder of Grampus has slipped down about half inch from its site.

Is It advised tò install a two parts washer of the right thickness?

Alternatively, Is there a different solution?

Thanks everybody
01 May 2024 - 03:31
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matteo45
Join Date: 23 October 2011
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Oops, the slot Is about 1/4", 6 mm
01 May 2024 - 07:15
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matteosalamon
Join Date: 29 January 2007
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Dear Matteo,

the correct job would be to dismantle the rudder and get a (preferably bronze) washer of the right thickness. I am not sure a two parts one would stay in place.

Dismantling the rudder will give you the chance to change the bearings (delrin of course) too.

All best,

matteo (47/069 Vanessa)
03 May 2024 - 07:36
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matteo45
Join Date: 23 October 2011
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Dear Matteo,

Thank you for your suggestion. Yes, indeed a two parts washer would probably be too thin. I will discount the rudder next winter and follow your indications.

Thank you very much.

Matteo

Grampus 47'/16 
03 May 2024 - 08:47
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matteo45
Join Date: 23 October 2011
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Oops, "dismantle", and not "discount" .

Artificial Intelligence does not yet work properly on the keyboard!

And I am losing my intelligence forgetting to read again and correct my messages!

M.
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