AdamC
Member
- Joined
- May 28, 2020
- Messages
- 21
- Location
- United States
- Vessel Name
- Sea Shanty
- Vessel Make
- 1999 Mainship 350
Greetings,
I own a 1999 350 Trawler. This photo from the 390 owners manual I downloaded from this site (thanks!) accurately depicts what I have on my boat. Can anyone here specifically identify the manufacturer of these rudder components? Is that important to know before repacking?
I don't see any evidence of water when the boat is at the berth but all the bronze is lightly corroded a dry, light green. I don't know when or if the rudder packing has ever been replaced (my ownership only one year). I'd like to go ahead and repack before re-launching in the spring.
I've already seen the recommendations for the GFO packing and plan to use it. Care to offer any advice or cautions? Is there anything else you would do on your rudder system at re-pack time?
Thanks,
Adam
I own a 1999 350 Trawler. This photo from the 390 owners manual I downloaded from this site (thanks!) accurately depicts what I have on my boat. Can anyone here specifically identify the manufacturer of these rudder components? Is that important to know before repacking?
I don't see any evidence of water when the boat is at the berth but all the bronze is lightly corroded a dry, light green. I don't know when or if the rudder packing has ever been replaced (my ownership only one year). I'd like to go ahead and repack before re-launching in the spring.
I've already seen the recommendations for the GFO packing and plan to use it. Care to offer any advice or cautions? Is there anything else you would do on your rudder system at re-pack time?
Thanks,
Adam