There are many options for using a wrench to get the rudder packing nut off. I've used several methods and wasn't super happy with them. Many were discussed here:
It seems to me that the best option are the "home brewed" wrenches like those of Lee Nicholas, Jim Cleary, John Harrison, etc.
I don't have a cutting torch or welder and Mitchell Allen had (hypothetically, I think) thrown out that he could maybe fabricate for someone who wanted one.
I'm interested in that.
Anyone else interested in commissioning a wrench if Mitchell will do it?
Thanks,
-Mark
rudder nut wrench
I hung upside down in the helm locker and put Lee Nicholas's spud wrench on the packing nut and I think I've got it stopped at least for now. I took Lee's spud wrench as a template and had a friend who has a fabrication shop cut a rudder packing nut wrench out of 1/2" stainless .... I was...
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It seems to me that the best option are the "home brewed" wrenches like those of Lee Nicholas, Jim Cleary, John Harrison, etc.
I don't have a cutting torch or welder and Mitchell Allen had (hypothetically, I think) thrown out that he could maybe fabricate for someone who wanted one.
I'm interested in that.
Anyone else interested in commissioning a wrench if Mitchell will do it?
Thanks,
-Mark