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Rudder box interchange? Nautique/MS. Printed From: CorrectCraftFan.com Category: Repairs and Maintenance Forum Name: Engine Repair Forum Discription: Engine problems and solutions URL: http://www.CorrectCraftFan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2669 Printed Date: November-23-2024 at 7:45am Topic: Rudder box interchange? Nautique/MS. Posted By: 25XS Subject: Rudder box interchange? Nautique/MS. Date Posted: October-31-2005 at 5:58pm Anyone know for certain if a 1991 Nautique Excel rudder packing box (and rudder) will exchange with a 1990's MasterCraft Maristar? My Nautique is leaking about 3 gallons an hour and based on the excessive play when grasping the rudder I think either the rudder shaft or the packing box is beyond repair. I have a drivetrain from a 1990's MasterCraft Maristar (also a V-drive) and would like to swap it. Otherwise guys: I have a drivetrain 'for sale' from a 1990's Maristar; Prop, shaft, strut, rudderbox, rudder. Also a set of manifolds & elbows that have been in a fire. ------------- "Stock Stuff" by day... Racing Mercury outboards on the weekends. 1991 Nautique Excel "thousands" of hours... Replies: Posted By: SS 201 Date Posted: November-01-2005 at 3:04am CC rudder post were 1 1/4 inch Posted By: David F Date Posted: November-01-2005 at 7:02am Hey 25 XS: I have seen very worn rudder ports not leak water past the stuffing box. You might just need to replace the wax rope (flax) and/or tighten the nut down a bit. I think CC rudder shafts have been and still are 1-1/4" like SS201 mentioned. Just keep in mind that the CC will look "RIGHT" with a MC rudder.

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