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==Steering== | ==Steering== |
Revision as of 03:12, 16 April 2015
General
With the introduction of the Catalina 34 Mark II the rudder was updated to be longer with an elliptical design. Some Mark I owners have updated their original rudders with a new Elliptical Rudder for more control and smoother handling.
Ron Hill has done his own impressive modification to the rudder on his Mark I with a Wing Keel.
- The rudder post goes through a packing gland
- Rudder Bearing drawing
- Rudder Removal drawing
Maintenance
Note that I used the resin method, using epoxy resin mixed with graphite (see West Systems website for info on making self-lubricating bearing surfaces.) But instead of pouring resin down the tube injected it with the West (caulking tubes) into holes drilled into the backside of the tube. - KWKloeber 4/2015
Steering
- Below-deck Autopilot Considerations
- Edson Cable & Wire Steering Maintenance Guide PDF file
- Edson Marine Steeering Inspection PDF file
- Edson Pedestal Engine Control Installation PDF file
- Edson Steering Cable components PDF file
- Edson Steering Cable components PDF file
- Edson Pedestal Shaft Wheel Attachment
- Edson Marine Tech Support -Clicking this link takes you to the Edson site
Also of Interest
There are several articles of interest concerning Rudders in the Tech Notes