Need Rudder 1965 41DCMY

[DCMY #92]

I need a rudder for a 1965 41 DCMY. Pulled the rudders today and found a groove worn in the port rudder shaft by the packing. It's not very deep, but the prop shop says they are no longer allowed by their insurance carrier to build up bronze shafts.

Sam's lists this rudder as available, but none are in stock. While waiting to hear how long the foundry will take to make one, I may as well see if there is a used one in good condition out there.

 

[saltshaker]

I need a rudder for a 1965 41 DCMY. Pulled the rudders today and found a groove worn in the port rudder shaft by the packing. It's not very deep, but the prop shop says they are no longer allowed by their insurance carrier to build up bronze shafts.

Sam's lists this rudder as available, but none are in stock. While waiting to hear how long the foundry will take to make one, I may as well see if there is a used one in good condition out there.

Find a new prop shop. I see you're in FL. I'd try one of the big shops like Frank and Jimmy in Ft Lauderdale. How bad is it and is there any real effect on steering performance or integrity of the rudder? I wouldn't think a wear mark would make much if any difference on a rudder.

 

[Cricket]

A machine shop or fabricator could make a new one with a stainless shaft and blade. I've scene some bronze blades where the shaft was cut off, drilled out and a new shaft was inserted and pinned in place and or welded. Problem is there's not much area to weld to. It's not a long term solution as the blades eventually fell off. Stuart propeller makes a lot of rudders too, never can go wrong with Frank and Jimmies. .

 

[jim rosenthal]

You might also try Slane Marine- Tom sometimes has parts around that were takeoffs from other boats. Also The rudders were probably made by Buck-Algonquin, who are up here in MD, so if they still make it, you might try them. Bound to be one out there someplace.

 

[MarioG]

Both of my rudder shafts were worn down around the stuffing box area. A machine shop machined down the shafts and installed a bronze pipe over the shafts and pinned/ welded it in place. Looked new and fit like a glove. Much cheaper than buying new rudders.

 

[DCMY #92]

Thanks guys - some good suggestions. Sam's discovered they have one in stock so I popped for a new ruder. How many yacht manufacturers (or their little helpers like Sam's) could come up with a new rudder for a 50 year old boat in an afternoon? I guess a better question is how many yacht manufacturers are around to support their boats after 50 years.

 

[Finalee]

Yours is the first I know of that wore out a rudder.

 

[Freeebird]

Thanks guys - some good suggestions. Sam's discovered they have one in stock so I popped for a new ruder. How many yacht manufacturers (or their little helpers like Sam's) could come up with a new rudder for a 50 year old boat in an afternoon? I guess a better question is how many yacht manufacturers are around to support their boats after 50 years.

I'll give you $5 for the old one, just to beat Scott to the punch.

 

[saltshaker]

Thanks guys - some good suggestions. Sam's discovered they have one in stock so I popped for a new ruder. How many yacht manufacturers (or their little helpers like Sam's) could come up with a new rudder for a 50 year old boat in an afternoon? I guess a better question is how many yacht manufacturers are around to support their boats after 50 years.

When I fist bought my 46C I needed a strut. Figured it be tough to find for a 25 year old boat. Not only did SAMs have one they got it to me in a few days and the price was great. Rare to find that kind of support for anything let alone an old boat.

 

[Boatsb]

I'll give you $5 for the old one, just to beat Scott to the punch.

$6.50 for the bronze scrap.

Then again it might fit my 41c. Who knows.

 

[saltshaker]

I'd fix it and keep it as a spare. That way you're certain to never need it.

 

[jim rosenthal]

X2, definitely do that. It's worth more to you than it is to anyone else.

 

[DCMY #92]

I don't think it's worn out. The groove is smooth and not very deep, but better safe than sorry. As suggested, I'll keep it to ensure I never need another. I still have a "spare" bronze prop shaft I've hauled around for 35 years (when I moved, not on the boat). So far it has protected me from needing to replace one of the SS shafts. Now that I said that both shafts will fail next week.

 

[jim rosenthal]

Yes, boating DOES teach you to look on the bright side, doesn't it.....