Post by wundi on Feb 11, 2021 11:30:58 GMT -5
Dear all,
I bought a Regal Ventura 9.8 which I now need to change the Rudder Bearings.
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Unfortunately the fromer boat holder never changed the sealing so it has now two no longer repairable compl. rotten rudder bearings.
The rudder itself could be removed easily but the bearing is a big issue. The bearing is consisitng of two parts: the upper bearing is good. So the issue is only about the lower bearing which logically should also be tight.
Unfortunately due to the missed service and inspection from the former holder, these are no longer tight and in addition to make things worse the screws canot be loosened. Due to the space behind the engines, it is impossible to loosen the rusty screws with any large tools.
Also the clamping nut for the re-adjustment of the seals (key-width 72mm) is unsolvable. The only way to solve the issue is to destroy it by sawing it open, which means a replacement part.
I have already contacted several shipyards in Switzerland and even tried with Fröhlich Boats Center on the lake of constance as the are a regal dealer without any success. www.boote-center.de/
Would you be able to offer offer a suitable size or even better original spare part?
In the attachment you can find some pictures of the current installation for your reference.
It would be important that the inner diameter fits. The flange at the bottom of the hull should not be larger than 130 x 130mm.
The waterline is higher than the bushing i.e. the seals should be designed for this. The entire lower rudder bearing now installed is approximately 180mm long.
Thank you un advance foir getting back to me in this regard.
I bought a Regal Ventura 9.8 which I now need to change the Rudder Bearings.
Unfortunately the fromer boat holder never changed the sealing so it has now two no longer repairable compl. rotten rudder bearings.
The rudder itself could be removed easily but the bearing is a big issue. The bearing is consisitng of two parts: the upper bearing is good. So the issue is only about the lower bearing which logically should also be tight.
Unfortunately due to the missed service and inspection from the former holder, these are no longer tight and in addition to make things worse the screws canot be loosened. Due to the space behind the engines, it is impossible to loosen the rusty screws with any large tools.
Also the clamping nut for the re-adjustment of the seals (key-width 72mm) is unsolvable. The only way to solve the issue is to destroy it by sawing it open, which means a replacement part.
I have already contacted several shipyards in Switzerland and even tried with Fröhlich Boats Center on the lake of constance as the are a regal dealer without any success. www.boote-center.de/
Would you be able to offer offer a suitable size or even better original spare part?
In the attachment you can find some pictures of the current installation for your reference.
It would be important that the inner diameter fits. The flange at the bottom of the hull should not be larger than 130 x 130mm.
The waterline is higher than the bushing i.e. the seals should be designed for this. The entire lower rudder bearing now installed is approximately 180mm long.
Thank you un advance foir getting back to me in this regard.
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