Steering components

There have been several Varieties of Rudders over the years, including some Wooden ones.
The Tiller and Tiller Head have been pretty standard, but some skippers have replaced them with articulated or folding tillers, such as these on Wind Call and on Janus
Rudder Post
- On the newer boats, the rudder post has a Stuffing Box similar to the prop shaft. Working on these requires both Access and Wrenches
Gudgeons & Pintals
Rudder Shoe
Repairs
- on Rocinante, #69
- on Sun Spur, #235
- on Quasar, #495
Cape Horn Windvane
Crevice Corrosion in underwater stainless steel

Steering

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