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I've got a Pearson Wanderer that I want to splash this spring. I bought it last fall and it's been on the hard for between 6-8 years or so. To add to the excitement, this is my first inboard engine and under-hull rudder. What are the precautions/tests/warnings about these shafts on a boat that has stood this long? What should I be doing/not doing as I get her ready to launch.
Was she bought with a survey if so you have a pretty good checklist. If not and even with, carefully inspect the rudder and shaft cutlass, prop, to oversimplify the process. Inside I would replace the shaft packing, fuel hoses and filters sample fuel or ideally replace it. Replace water pump Impeller and inspect /replace any hose or belt that doesn't show signs of replacement recently. Move to steering gear through hulls and then you're outside looking at all the rigging. Just the readers digest version here, start working and keep posting you will gets lots of help.
That's a pretty good list from al. I especially agree with new packing for the prop shaft. Also make sure the through hulls and seacocks are good. What is your rudder made of? I have a Wanderer from 1966, hull #5, and the rudder is mahogany. If you have the same, make sure the wood is sound.
Also check your centerboard cable and especially the attachment point of the cable to the board. When I replaced mine the bronze bracket had corroded to paper thin. Its an easy piece to duplicate if needed.
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