Add Calypso's cast bronze Edison quadrant to the numbers up list. I removed the rudder for some repair this July and had the quadrant out to clean and inspect. After 43 years it looked good as new. I use the flat underside to match up with the top of Calypso's autopilot tiller arm. The two are bolted together for mutual support and a doubling to the shaft/key surface.
As other posters stated, the fit to the rudder shaft and the woodruff key are very important. If in doubt about the fit, replace the key. Once had one shear while sailing a C&C 39 off the northern California coast. Made for an entertaining morning. On Calypso I did pay close attention to how well the steering cables lined up in the grooves. After my first install there was a slight interference at full lock. I invested another 90 minutes in moving the quadrant 1/4" up to make sure the cables were properly lined up. Martin Calypso 1971 C&C 43 Seattle -----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Alex Giannelia Sent: Sunday, August 11, 2013 7:22 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Stus-List steering quadrant - which way up? So far 2 down, one up, we should run a betting pool and I will be speaking with EDSON, whose sketches are a bit sketchy and who don't make a point of saying. Will let you guys know. The rebuilt rudder is back in...just the motor and steering controls and we have a boat.... ALEX GIANNELIA Phone (416) 203-9858 Fax (416) 203-9843 Cell (416) 529-0070 email: [email protected] WEB: www.airsensing.com _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com [email protected] _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com [email protected]
