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I broke two of my old rudder casting bushings a couple of weeks ago and my boat has been "squirrely" ever since. I'm going to be fitting new ones this evening. My question is - Do you guys epoxy the bushings in place or just tap them in and call it good? Thank you.

P.S. The castings in question are the old-style H18 castings. I see "Rudder casting bushings Part#8062001 in the parts catalogue but also see NYLINER #8061011 in the assembly manual. Which of these do I need? I just want to tighten up the pin.

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Irie, mon....
'82 Hobie 18 SE with '85 Nationals Prism (White) sails
'73 Laser HID# 3463

I used the bushings and couldn't be happier. I used a dab of silicone RTV to hold them in place.

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Jeff
1986 Hobie 18 #13031
1977 Hobie 16 (As soon as I can get it out of a field...)

Thanks Jeff, I just picked a set up from my dealer. Have a great Fourth!

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Irie, mon....
'82 Hobie 18 SE with '85 Nationals Prism (White) sails
'73 Laser HID# 3463