I replaced the rudder bushings on my C&C33II last year. Looking at the
drawings, I believe your 37 had the same build.  Once you get the quadrant
off (bolts will probably break off no matter how much heat/penetrating oil
you use) drop the rudder. You will probably have to dig a hole in order to
get the rudder out unless you have a really tall cradle. The top bushing is
easy to get out but the bottom one I got out by hammering on a pipe at an
angle from the inside to catch the top edge of the delrin bushing.

Once I had the bushings out, I took careful measurements and had a local
machine shop make new delrin sleeves. Make sure they don't make the sleeves
too tight or you could get some binding as I did and then I had to sand it
down a bit.  Hardest part was getting the quadrant off, it's very limited
space back there and I had to remove the fuel tank to get at it, hopefully
your 37 has more room.  Good luck.

 

Mike Amirault

C&C33ii Lovely Cruise

SMSC

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