Bent Rudder Post

dhendry1316 · #1 08-22-2012

Has anyone tried to straighten a rudder post, (C&C 34 1980). Anchor dragged and rudder dance on some rocks. It bent aft, and I had to file the top back corner of the rudder about 1" so that it would pass under the stern and I could get steerage and get home. The huge stainless washers are gapped about 1/16" on forward edge and back edge is tight. Looks like it bent high up. Rudder just has a small 2" chip in bottom aft. How heavy would the rudder be if I released it in the water, into my dinghy maybe.
tks

Capt. Gary Randall · #2 08-22-2012

hello there, sounds like you've got quite a predicament.
Where are you located?

Capt. Gary Randall · #3 08-22-2012

why don't we meet on chat if you're still online

dhendry1316 · #4 08-22-2012

In Nanaimo BC,
How do we get to chat

Capt. Gary Randall · #5 08-22-2012

it should be showing on the bottom right-hand corner of the page as Gen. chat it shows that you are online
is just a little easier to talk on chat but we can do it hereI left you a chat request