February 28, 2024 at 2:18 pm
#456636
Angus Spence
I agree from experience that its worth dropping the rudder, even partially every few years to check/clean the lower bearing. We were lucky enough to drop the rudder, (which was very stiff and was difficult) with the hoist out and replace the rudder just before launching, so no extra hoists to pay for:-)
Angus