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Vibration in rudder A27

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dscott
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Vibration in rudder A27

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On my way south I was waiting for the dismal swamp lock to open and drifted into a log. When I pot the boat in gear the engine stalled. Another boat pulled me free. After a day of running I noticed a vibration in the rudder. I had a shipyard look at it and they found a small bend in prop shaft and a slightly bent prop. Bother items were replaced. Test drive it and vibration is still there. What checks are there for the rudder? I’m at a loss troubleshooting this.

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Dean Scott
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Burlington, VT
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Re: Vibration in rudder A27

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Now that I think about it the vibration didn’t start until the next day after the bump in the canal. Could something have worn during that day of running like the cutlass bearing?

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Dean Scott
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Burlington, VT
Beta Don
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Re: Vibration in rudder A27

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Yup - A bent shaft can wear out a cutless bearing pretty quickly - That should have been checked by the guy who replaced the shaft, one would think

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Re: Vibration in rudder A27

Post by Mainer »

Completely agree with Beta Don. Also, you ask "What checks are there for the rudder?"

I wouldn't think the rudder is the cause of the ongoing vibration. It's seems likely directly related to the shaft and prop repair job.
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Re: Vibration in rudder A27

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Could the skeg or rudder bushing be damaged?
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