1968 barracuda rudder
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Printed Date: June-10-2024 at 2:45pm
Topic: 1968 barracuda rudder
Posted By: barr 68
Subject: 1968 barracuda rudder
Date Posted: December-06-2004 at 1:00pm
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I need to replace the rudder bushing on my 1968 Barracuda. Are they still available from Correct Craft? Thanks Jim /Barr68 ------------- barr68 |
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Posted By: nautique frk
Date Posted: December-07-2004 at 6:35pm
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Give Woody a call at Southeast Correct Craft
He should be able to help . Good Luck !! Mike Thrower (nautique Frk) 
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Posted By: David F
Date Posted: December-09-2004 at 12:33pm
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The "bushing" is actually called the rudder port. If the port is worn, you should also inspect the rudder shaft as it is probably worn as well. There is not a replacable bushing in either part.
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Posted By: barr 68
Date Posted: December-10-2004 at 9:24am
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Thanks Dave, Now that I have disassembled the ruddder and port , I see what you mean. The port on my boat was not only worn , the tube that the rudder shaft turns in was broken away from the plate that bolts to the hull. As it appears that the tube and plate were originally brazed together , I just rebrazed the joint. To fix the oversized hole in the port I cut some brass shim stock and silfossed it into the tube. I then reemed the port to size.Hopefully the fix is as good or better than new. Thanks for your help.Jim/barr 68 ------------- barr68 |
Posted By: Barracuda
Date Posted: November-04-2005 at 5:09pm
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I'm selling a brand new rudder port that accepts a 1 inch shaft- let me know if you need one.
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