A long time ago I experienced the same problem (hard to turn the wheel) on my 
Landfall 38.  It turned out to be a misaligned upper bearing on the rudder 
shaft--the one that bolts thru the cockpit floor.  It was an easy fix by my 
boatyard.

Bob

Bob Boyer
S/V Rainy Days (1983 C&C Landfall 38 - Hull #230)
Blog: dainyrays.blogspot.com
Email: [email protected]
Annapolis, MD 

> On Dec 7, 2018, at 9:38 AM, Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List 
> <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> I am curious why you feel the need to undertake this project.  Do you have 
> too much play?  What are the symptoms that concern you?
>  
> On a related note, the day I hauled my 42 for the winter I noticed that the 
> wheel was difficult to turn (it normally spins very freely).  It felt like 
> the Edson pedestal brake was on, but it wasn’t.  Any thoughts on what may 
> have caused the resistance? 
>  
> From: Steve Martin via CnC-List
> Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2018 10:14 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Cc: Steve Martin
> Subject: Stus-List Rudder bearing questions...
>  
>  
> C&C 44 with spade rudder and harken top bearing...
> How much play is too much and does anyone know sizes and how to remove upper 
> and lower bearings... and any other info on what I might be in for tackling 
> this job...
> Thanks
> 
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