Ski Boat Rudder

[Kylemenz1]

How much play should be in an old inboard Ski Boats rudder? I just found the play in mine moving up and down in the rudder box about 2". Seems like a lot to me. It can be adjusted, but I'm not sure how much there should be.

 

[racerden]

ZERO or damn close

 

[wsuwrhr]

How much play should be in an old inboard Ski Boats rudder? I just found the play in mine moving up and down in the rudder box about 2". Seems like a lot to me. It can be adjusted, but I'm not sure how much there should be.

2in? :yikes