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Hi Jud,

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Anyone have a rudder bearing that looks remotely like this ? (pic)
- Well you are going to have to take it apart
  - If you get a plastic sleeve or bush made, be careful
    - I think that's why Evans suggested UHMW
      - UHMWPE will be more slippery than Delrin, except possibly Delrin AF...
    - Plain bearing clearances
      - Shaft finish (pic)
        
        In polishing round, slow bearing surfaces like shafts I've had good luck with Crocus Cloth. (pic)
  - If getting bushing made I'd go with Rulon
    - Hagar, I'm interested in this Rulon bushing idea
      - Recent experience with skeg shoe....
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        Hagar, thanks --I just emailed you. My steering was originally hydraulic (and wheel),

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