Creaking Rudder

[peterjb]

The rudder on my SO35 creaks quite loudly. I suspect, but am not certain, that the noise comes from the vertical thrust bearing. Has anyone else had this problem ?

Does anyone have experience of greasing that bearing which appears to be nylon on stainless steel ? Would greasing it cause more harm than good ?

All experience/advice gratefully received !

[ianqv]

Hi

Just in case it is not the center bearing have a read of this... it may help.

jeanneau.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=eq&thread=1618&page=1

I managed to cure my creaking / squeeking noise!!

Regards

Ian