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Topic: Rudder stops
Posted By: Stephen
Subject: Rudder stops
Date Posted: 12 May 2007 at 21:44
Hi
 
We broke a rudder stop on our  steering doing MOB practice. This caused complete steering failure and required the use of the emergency tiller to get home safely.  I have had it repaired but fear it could happen again.
 
 Been told that a more robust rudder stops design is needed.   Has anybody designed such a system?  and if so could you explain
 
Many thanks
 
Stephen.
 


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Stephen Kerr



Replies:
Posted By: barbarigo
Date Posted: 12 May 2007 at 21:53
Hi Stphen,
what you mean as rudder stop?


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Aries, Hanse 411 Hullnr. 149


Posted By: Stephen
Date Posted: 13 May 2007 at 06:33
Hi
The Lewmar steerimg system has a circular plate underneath to limit the rotational movement of the wheel. This circular plate has two rubber end stops to achieve trhis.  If this was not present then there would be know way of knowing when the rudder had travelled its maximum amount. The problem I see  going into reverse and say the helm accidentally lets the wheel go free then considerable force quickly pulls the rudder to its limit and the end stops are the only way to stop its movement.  Idealy the stops support should be made out of steel and be placed under the arm on the rudder post.  I hope to try make one up soon.  Any inputs would be appreciated.
 
Stephen.


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Stephen Kerr



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