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***COMPLETE SET OF UPPER/LOWER RUDDER GUDGEONS, PINS AND TRANSOM GUDGEONS - USED $325.00*** Good condition, located in Hampton, VA. Free local pickup, buyer pays shipping.
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PRICE DROP TO $325.00 OBO!!

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I can only imagine that you don't have these anymore. I think I may need to replace mine.

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I have a set of pins if you need them. Let me know if needed and make a reasonable offer. Usa1136@yahoo.com

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Thanks, it looks like currently I need to reinforce(weld) a hairline crack in the upper rudder gudgeon, or replace that part. I'll let you know if the pins look questionable when I finally can remove them. Currently, the smaller security pins that keep the main pins from lifting out are refusing to come out. I hesitate to hammer them out lest I deform the security pin.

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When I had Rhapsody I had a machine shop turn down the pins and drill out the gudgeons. He turned a pair of phosphor bronze inserts that fit between the gudgeons and pintals. This took all play out of it and worked great.

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Ah, interesting Bill.
Is the idea that the bronze sleeves can be more easily replaced as a part that will wear over time while allowing us to reuse the stainless pin? I suppose that the bronze is also able to resist corrosion better with so much water present?

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You are correct on all counts!

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Do you still have the gudgeons/pintles?

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