February 07, 2012 — Kemah, TxToday was a pretty good day. The bushing I ordered from Beneteau arrived and the rudder which was really pretty loose got repaired. It turned out that the old bronze bushing had corroded and fused with the bit it was supposed to slide around. The result was that the fiberglass sleeve in which the bushing was seated had gotten worn. The new bushing was put in place with a Mylar sleeve to secure it firmly. The net result is that Paul, the shipwright, deserves kudos for a perfect fix. The steering quadrant is taut and feels like new. Continue reading “Day 2 of the refit in Texas”
