You can also buy replacements in the material of your choice from onlinemetals. Dan Farrell M17 #301 John Schinnerer <john@eco-living.net> wrote:
Duckworks Boat Building Supply has the rods, in silicon bronze. http://www.duckworksbbs.com/product-p/fas-sbrr-parent.htm
Up to 3 ft. length...I think that is enough, not sure without going to measure.
I have the second option Jerry describes on my boat, 1/2" rod turned down to 3/8" at bottom with bottom gudgeon 3/8".
cheers, John S.
On 06/29/2018 02:29 PM, jerry@jerrymontgomery.org wrote:
Silicone bronze is fine; aluminum bronze is better, stainless is a distant third. it's 1/2", I don't remember the length but it shouldn't be hard to figure it out. For many years we used 316 stainless and drilled holes at the base to lock the rod in place with cotter keys but too many of them went bombs away when being installed so when we switched to alum bronze we had a step milled in the base, to /3/8", and changed the bottom gudgeon to 3/8, which is what we should have done in the first place. If your bottom gudgeon is drilled to 1//2" I'd suggest taking it to a machine shop and having I plate welded on, drilled to 3/8. At the same time have them turn about 3/4" of the end of the rod to 3/8 and you're gopopd to go. Don't forget the bedding.
You can probably get the rod from McMasters.
-----Original Message----- From: Dave Scobie Sent: Friday, June 29, 2018 1:56 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: Rudder Rod
The rod is silicone bronze. Not sure the dimensions as mine is currently in use keeping the rudder on the boat ;-)
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On Fri, Jun 29, 2018, 1:53 PM Kevin Sandwick <ksandwick@hotmail.com> wrote:
Looking for information on the rudder control rod.
The shaft is bent on the boat I recently acquired. I was able to install the rudder but due to the bends in the rod I cannot raise the rudder.
Is this part available or do I need to have one made?
I have found an online source for C464 "Marine" brass but could use info on exact dimensions or better advice.
As always.....Thanks.
Kevin
M-17 #400 (1985)
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