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2017 Penobscot 14 "St. Jacques" rudder and centreboard 24 Dec 16
24 December 2016 · 5 min · 2K views · Florida
What this video covers
Kent Blair installs copper and bronze bushings into the rudder and centreboard of a 2017 Penobscot 14 named St. Jacques.0:15 After mistakenly drilling oversized holes for the pivot points, he corrects the fit by nesting a bronze bushing inside a larger copper tube.1:23 He secures the assembly using Jamestown Distributors Fast Cure thickened adhesive.3:14 The rudder pivot utilises a 5/16-inch bolt with a hex nut and wing nut to allow for adjustable tension.3:01 To address binding caused by a slight curve in the centreboard case, he shaves a 64th of an inch off the centreboard and uses wedges to maintain a consistent one-inch width during installation.4:42 He adds felt, rubber, or leather washers to the rudder assembly to prevent water seepage.2:28 Proper bushing alignment and consistent case width are essential for smooth centreboard and rudder operation.
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