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Pearson Boats - Model Specific Discussion => Pearson Sailboats 31-35ft => P34 => Topic started by: Rol1964 on May 18, 2024, 03:07:16 PM

Title: Pearson 34 rudder shoe / bushing
Post by: Rol1964 on May 18, 2024, 03:07:16 PM

Searching for original design info with respect to the rudder pin as it sits in the shoe...is there supposed to be a bushing or did the pin simply sit in the bore of the bronze shoe? Can't find this info anywhere...possible purchase of a P34. Maybe the rudder installation was the same as several other models...?  Thanks for any help.

Title: Re: Pearson 34 rudder shoe / bushing
Post by: Rol1964 on June 29, 2024, 07:12:10 PM

I see there have been over 1300 views but no replies so here is what I learned (in case any of the 1300 viewers are lurking, wondering...;-) : the shoe does not have a bushing. The pin from the rudder sits right in the bore. There should be about 1/4" clearance of the rudder above and below the tab of the shoe. Cheers, Rol1964.