Thanks - Expected that I would have to haul to replace. I checked the remaining 3 bolts and they appear to be in "good" shape. No water leaking into the boat as the bottom bolt is still in the hull. Still a good idea to put a cautionary 2nd seal in place. Any thoughts concerning use of the boat pending getting into the yard to replace all 4 bolts? Also, are there any special tools or techniques required to drop the rudder? I will inspect the rudder shaft while out as I have a friend with a T-40 that had a crack in his shaft. Are there any seals, bearings, etc. that I should plan to replace since the rudder will be out - if so, where can I get information on what I need and where to acquire in advance?
Thanks again -
Tom Lindsay Hooligan #370
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