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• A Rudder Stop Collar question ...
  • Torlon is really good stuff
    • Whoa ... the Gucci Delrin rod or sheet is 1/10th that ! Thanks, cheers, John
  • john, can you take picture with a cell phone or digital camera?
    • Thanks, not sure I understand your suggestions ...
      • For your Tartan 40, that should be an Edson Steering system?
        • Tides Marine - 3.5" diameter Shaft -
          • COOL, wow ... Thanks ! Can't believe you found that on ebay ! cheers, John
        • Answers ...
          • You could drill out the Tides Marine...
            • Thanks Brian ... I was hoping no one would say that ...
              • Another thought...
                • Thanks Brian ... good idea, I think those guys are great for custom work ...
              • Do you have an access panel from the quarter birth?
                • No. See "Answers" above, next to last parag ...
          • If the Delrin is really being "plolished" or "ground" by the load, it will wear over time
  • Delrin AF is probably as good a choice as any...
    • Yes, correct ... just the weight of the Rudder ...
      • John, you can also get split collars from McMaster...
        • Thanks for that DDW ...