Removing rudder

This post saved my ass! Now I am just waiting for a washer and a shaft collar, then I'll have this issue fixed. 

1.  Remove the horizontal bolt in the rudder shaft.

2.  Note the quadrant is part of the top bearing, and does not move vertically.

3.  In theory the rudder will drop out.  In my experience, it's far more stubborn than that!

4.  Assuming the rudder shaft needs 'persuasion', then a rubber mallet is a good start.  That dropped the shaft a few centimetres, however it then stuck again.

5.  As per the Jefa videos, I then had to use wooden wedges between hull and the top of the rudder and squeeze them in with an F-clamp.  Jefa also uses a very large wooden pole as a lever!

6.  Just when you are about to give up the rudder finally drops, so do have padding below ready for it.  

7.  Assuming the boat isn't too high in its cradle the stock won't actually come right out.  To extract the rudder you'll need to lean it backwards, and draw it out sternward.

8.  If you are feeling strong you can do it all by yourself, however a helper is advised :)

9.  If you have minor corrosion on the shaft then Jefa do a repair sleeve, which can be slid into place.  Drop them an email, I found them very helpful.  A repair sleeve will likely cause a swap of the bottom bearing.  That's a little tricky to get out the first time, so check the Jefa videos for a how to guide.

10.  Overall, it's an awkward job first time around but gets easier!  :)

Mark