M_Boats: Re: M23 Rudder Rod Assembly - Hard to raise rudder

Hi Gerry, Yes, the rudder did stick as the season went on when I owned that fine boat. I also would loosen the bolts holding the rudder sleeves (gudgeons?) onto the rudder to get the best alignment possible. Next time the rudder is off the boat, I would try to straighten the bronze rod. Good luck sir... Mike Bowden aka Bones ex M17. M23