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2001 Caver 396 Rudder bearing Replacement

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2001 Caver 396 Rudder bearing Replacement

Postby BostonDan » August 4th, 2020, 10:16 pm

Hello,

We have a deposit on a 2001 396. Seller is broke and is giving allowances for items that need attention from the survey. Rudder bearings are weeping while underway. During the haul the starboard side had 1/8 wiggle.

Thus I was hoping the group here has had experience with replacing them and at what expense.

thanks Dan :help:
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Re: 2001 Caver 396 Rudder bearing Replacement

Postby pepmyster » August 5th, 2020, 6:08 am

I replaced 1 gasket for the weeping. Looks like rope soaked in wax. Not a big deal at all. I have the starboard side doing it a bit, going to do it when we are on the hard for winter. Youtube is your friend on this one.
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Re: 2001 Caver 396 Rudder bearing Replacement

Postby BostonDan » August 5th, 2020, 9:40 am

This Model uses "TIDES BEARINGS" through a FRP rudder tube that terminates above the water line. Does yours have the same setup?
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Re: 2001 Caver 396 Rudder bearing Replacement

Postby pepmyster » August 5th, 2020, 11:36 am

Not sure, sorry. There was 2 large nuts on the shaft which compressed the rope type seal. loosened, replaced, re-tighten.
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Re: 2001 Caver 396 Rudder bearing Replacement

Postby BostonDan » August 5th, 2020, 11:50 am

That is sweet setup for you. Wish I had the same. :down:
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