replacing flax of rudder shaft

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Towman066
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replacing flax of rudder shaft

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I have 1975 trojan 25ft boat does anyone know the proper size of the packing for the rudder post. Thank you.
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Re: replacing flax of rudder shaft

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what size is the rudder shaft ?

1" uses 1/4" packing
1 1/8" shaft uses 3/16" packing
1 1/4" shaft uses 1/4" packing
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