The original rudder shaft on my 38 mk2 was made from 2" schedule 80 stainless tubing. So it was hollow and the OD was just a scosh under 2.375". Chuck Gilcrest's post seems to be pretty correct based on my experience.
I replaced my original shaft with a shaft and web that came from a 38LF (which had lost the skins off her original rudder) which was the same OD but made from solid stainless rod. South Shore sold the owner of the 38LF a rudder that had a 2 1/2" shaft (IIRC) per the drawings they had in their files. They then sent him a second rudder with the 2 3/8 OD shaft. So apparently the 38LF ad two different sizes over the production run. Anyway, your recollection of 2 1/2" OD might be correct based on my experience, but you had best get someone to actually measure the shaft before you do any replacement or additions. Rick Brass Imzadi C&C 38 mk 2 la Belle Aurore C&C 25 mk1 Washington, NC -----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Steve Thomas via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2016 3:41 PM To: [email protected] Cc: Steve Thomas <[email protected]> Subject: Stus-List 1980 C&C 36 Rudder Shaft Diameter I think it is two and a half inches, but I am many miles from the boat. Does anyone know for certain? Thanks, Steve Thomas C&C36 Merritt Island, FL. _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated! _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
