Broom 35 European, Owner'S Manual

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3. Rudders
The rudder blade and stock are of cast bronze. The stock passes up through
the hull and through a tube and stuffing box. The tube is packed with grease
and provided with a grease cup. The stock is held at the top by the steering
arm.
Rudder Maintenance
The grease cup should be turned down a couple of turns before each trip and
the stuffing box tightened every 50 hours of running. The gland packing is
¼" x ¼" graphite.