Zozza 293 Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Anyone got any idea who could make me a bespoke set of these ? A google search shows off the shelf ones sold at various marine outlets, but surely there is an outfit that can make the exact OD and ID that you need for particular rudder's gudgeon's? Cheers in advance for any info provided. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zozza 293 Posted March 27 Author Share Posted March 27 Edit A closer look at those outfits, shows they sell the gudgeons -- I am after the little spacer / bushing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K4309 261 Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 We used Henley's to make rudder bearings out of some fancy plastic material. At that time we were doing a new drive shaft, shaft seal and all sorts of expensive and tedious boat stuff with them as well. There was a little bit of wear on my rudder stock so ended up putting the whole thing in the car and taking it down there for them to measure so they could get the fit just right. If you need it bespoke you'll have to get something machined up, which would be either Henley's of Chatfields. I found Henley's easier to deal with but that doesn't mean either is any better for you. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zozza 293 Posted March 27 Author Share Posted March 27 Thanks K4! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rjp 4 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 If you want to drive north of the Brynderwyns then Rob Harrop at RH Engineering on Port Rd in Whangarei has made me all sorts of custom pieces out of custom materials and at a good price. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Y88 5241 25 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 LP plastics will custom make these in small quantities, great service 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zozza 293 Posted March 28 Author Share Posted March 28 That's three options now - who knew! thanks very much lads. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eruptn 95 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Check here https://lep.co.nz/shop/plastics-web-shop-finished-products/bushes-x-lube/x-lube-bushes-metric-shouldered/ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 360 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 On 28/03/2024 at 4:52 PM, rjp said: If you want to drive north of the Brynderwyns then Rob Harrop at RH Engineering on Port Rd in Whangarei has made me all sorts of custom pieces out of custom materials and at a good price. I’ll second Rob, he recently made a small nylon/plastic roller for my bow thruster and had to machine a stainless two piece bolt to fit it. great workmanship and all done in no time at bugger all cost 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K4309 261 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 On 28/03/2024 at 4:52 PM, rjp said: If you want to drive north of the Brynderwyns then Rob Harrop at RH Engineering on Port Rd in Whangarei has made me all sorts of custom pieces out of custom materials and at a good price. Is it possible to drive north of the Brynderwyns? Or is it quicker to go by boat to a coastal harbour, like the pre-colonial trading days? (PS, semi serious question, I never know if the Brynderwyns / SH1 are closed for maintenance or not) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zozza 293 Posted March 30 Author Share Posted March 30 27 minutes ago, K4309 said: Is it possible to drive north of the Brynderwyns? Or is it quicker to go by boat to a coastal harbour, like the pre-colonial trading days? (PS, semi serious question, I never know if the Brynderwyns / SH1 are closed for maintenance or not) Brywnderwyns are currently open for Easter.... after that you are back to going the diverted route/s to Whangarei I guess Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 360 Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 I sailed north Hauled out at Whangārei Marine Centre was half the price of Westhaven 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CarpeDiem 430 Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 On 31/03/2024 at 4:53 PM, Jon said: I sailed north Hauled out at Whangārei Marine Centre was half the price of Westhaven Is it a high tide only affair? Isn't there a low bridge? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rjp 4 Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 No bridge before WRE marine centre. There is a lifting bridge before Town Basin marina (opens on demand except rush hours). Both are about 9nm up the Harbour from the mouth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 360 Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 11 hours ago, CarpeDiem said: Is it a high tide only affair? Isn't there a low bridge? Min of 5m from memory, maybe more. No bridge, it’s the first place you come. Lots of large workboats and the cement ships turn off just prior Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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