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==General==
 
==General==
With the introduction of the [[Catalina 34]] [[Mark II]] the rudder was updated to be longer with an elliptical design.
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With the introduction of the Catalina 34 Mark II the rudder was updated to be longer with an elliptical design. Some Mark I owners have updated their original rudders with a new [[Elliptical Rudder]] for more control and smoother handling. <br>
  
Some [[Mark I]] owners have updated their original rudders with a new [[Elliptical Rudder]] for more control and smoother handling.
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Ron Hill has done his own [[Rudder Modification| impressive modification]] to the rudder on his Mark I with a Wing Keel. <br>
  
Ron Hill has done his own [http://www.c34.org/projects/projects-rudder-modification.htm impressive modification] to the rudder on his [[Mark I]] with a [[Wing Keel]]
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*The rudder post goes through a [[Packing Gland| packing gland]]<br>
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*[[Rudder Bearing|Rudder Bearing drawing]]<br>
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*[[Rudder Removal|Rudder Removal drawing]]<br>
  
The rudder post goes through a [http://www.c34.org/tech-notes/techdata-rudder-packing-gland.html packing gland]
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==Maintenance==
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*[[Packing Gland]]<br>
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*[[Rust Streaks]]<br>
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*[[Media:CTY_worn_rudder_tube_repair.pdf|Factory Repair Methods for Worn Rudder Tube - PDF file]]<br>
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Note that I used the resin method, using epoxy resin mixed with graphite (see West Systems website for info on making self-lubricating bearing surfaces.)  But instead of pouring resin down the tube, I used the West caulking gun tubes, injecting the mix thru several holes drilled into the backside of the rudder tube.
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- KWKloeber 4/2015
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==Steering==
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*[[Below-deck Autopilot Considerations]]
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[December 2018]  The following links no longer work because Edson modified their own website negating the links.  If you need Edson information, visit www.edsonmarine.com
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*[[Media:EdsonMaintennanceGuide.pdf|Edson Planning, Installation and Maintenance Guide (Cable & Wire Steering) PDF file]]<br>
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*[[Media:SteeringInspection.pdf|Edson Marine Steeering Inspection PDF file]]<br>
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*[[Media:EngineControl.pdf|Edson Pedestal Engine Control Installation PDF file]]<br>
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*[[Media:SteeringCable.pdf|Edson Steering Cable components PDF file]]<br>
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*[[Media:SteeringCable.pdf|Edson Steering Cable components PDF file]]<br>
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*[[Edson Pedestal Shaft Wheel Attachment]]<br>
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*[http://www.edsonmarine.com/support/techsupport.php  Edson Marine Tech Support] <font color="green">-Clicking this link takes you to the Edson site</font color><br>
  
 
==Also of Interest==
 
==Also of Interest==
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There are several articles of interest concerning Rudders in the [http://c34.org/tech-notes-index/index.htm Tech Notes]
  
There are several articles of interest concerning Rudders in [[Rudder Technotes]].
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*[[Richie Compass Compensation]]

Latest revision as of 23:31, 14 August 2020

General

With the introduction of the Catalina 34 Mark II the rudder was updated to be longer with an elliptical design. Some Mark I owners have updated their original rudders with a new Elliptical Rudder for more control and smoother handling.

Ron Hill has done his own impressive modification to the rudder on his Mark I with a Wing Keel.

Maintenance

Note that I used the resin method, using epoxy resin mixed with graphite (see West Systems website for info on making self-lubricating bearing surfaces.) But instead of pouring resin down the tube, I used the West caulking gun tubes, injecting the mix thru several holes drilled into the backside of the rudder tube. - KWKloeber 4/2015

Steering

[December 2018] The following links no longer work because Edson modified their own website negating the links. If you need Edson information, visit www.edsonmarine.com

Also of Interest

There are several articles of interest concerning Rudders in the Tech Notes