"Simo, see my reply to the original post. There are a lot of items in the steering system that can cause heavy steering. Ensure everything is properly adjusted and lubricated before you do any major work on the rudder bearings.
Good luck
Mike"
Veranda in the Bahamas 2008
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Comment by Solitaire on February 5, 2009 at 7:50pm -
You have been busy, nice pictures
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Comment by ___/)ances With Sails on February 1, 2009 at 2:07am
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Thanks Ritchie, fer guiding me here. I like 'em too! Cant get know more real than that....least I thought.
Looking into th light,
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Comment by Ritchie Scott on February 1, 2009 at 1:52am -
Wow! What a teaser for a cold winter night. A little inspiration to get motivated and work through that recession thing. This is going to be my motivational video. Great job!
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Comment by PCarrico on November 29, 2008 at 12:39pm -
Great travel-log.
The boat building on the beach is cool!
Amazing photos.
Go 22!
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Comment by LOLA on June 23, 2008 at 4:24pm -
Just Fantastic your Bahamas Scenery...I liked the shot of the lobster and the puppy...good job...Lola
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Mike Brown replied to sail abroad's discussion Beneteau 40 2008 replacement rudder bearings in the group Beneteau 40 & 43Mike Brown replied to sail abroad's discussion Beneteau 40 2008 replacement rudder bearings in the group Beneteau 40 & 43"I haven't see any recommendations on rudder bearing replacement. You may want to discuss the issue with your local Beneteau dealer service manger.
As for what you've identified I'll share my thoughts.
As I mentioned before we…"
sail abroad replied to sail abroad's discussion Beneteau 40 2008 replacement rudder bearings in the group Beneteau 40 & 43"Hi Mike, thanks for the input!
Are there any rough guidelines for when the bearings need replacing? What is too much play? it seems a hard question to answer!
we've been sailing full time for the last 3 years and just recently I noticed slight…"
Simo Makkonen replied to sail abroad's discussion Beneteau 40 2008 replacement rudder bearings in the group Beneteau 40 & 43"I've been wondering, if I should do the same in my B40/2007. The rudder has become heavy (high fricton?) and the problem is not in the steering cylinder. Anyone had similar problem?
Simo"
Mike Brown replied to sail abroad's discussion Beneteau 40 2008 replacement rudder bearings in the group Beneteau 40 & 43"I'm a bit surprised you need to replace the bearings on an 2008. I've not heard of any issues other than early model 43s required a brace be installed at the quadrant. Actually the issue was discovered by Franc who happens to own and run…"
sail abroad added a discussion to the group Beneteau 40 & 43
Beneteau 40 2008 replacement rudder bearings
Has anyone replaced the rudder bearings on a beneteau 40 2008/9? If someone has done this job could they please tell me what the part numbers are for both the bronze upper and lower bearing sleeves and also for the nylon thrust washers. The jefa? rudder shaft diameter is 60mm.I have !ooked on the beneteau spare parts website without success.Also I am trying to find the workshop notes for rep!acing the bearings as I know with the oceanis 411 the bottom bearing is glued (3M 5200) in but I don't…See More
Mike Brown replied to Wayne's discussion New B 40 owner. in the group Beneteau 40 & 43"Wayne, welcome to the group. I think you'll find a wealth of information from all the members. And of course enjoy your B40, its a heck of a boat.
Mike
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2008 B43"
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