The Rudderport system takes the place of the conventional metallic rudder tube and skin fittings. It is constructed from a hi-tech woven unidirectional fabric which is pre-impregnated with a thermo setting epoxy resin, then laminated and cured under pressure using the latest techniques to ensure optimum density and tolerances. Pressed into the top of the tube is a non-metallic flanged Rudderport and a bearing at the bottom. The bearing material used allows for minimal clearances and gives exceptional wear qualities. Henleys have been manufacturing Rudderports for over ten years on commercial and pleasure craft without having the pleasure of replacing one unit due to wear! One of New Zealand's top multi-hull designers "Ron Given" informed us recently that a seal needed replacing after 45,000 sea miles!!!

The Rudderport is fitted with o-rings on the outside and the inside so both the tube and the rudder stock are sealed against outside elements. It is also fitted with a remote greaser to allow easy periodic greasing with SLAP grease. The installation of the Easiflow Rudderport system is extremely simple and is Marine Department approved to be installed above or below the LWL. 

• For timber and glass vessels, line bore to give a clearance on the tube and epoxy into place.

• For steel and aluminium vessels, a tube is welded into place giving a clearance of approximately 4mm around the diameter of the rudder port tube. Float the tube within the welded tube, for correct alignment, then pour an easichok, our brand of fitting resin, to set in place. 

Full fitting instruction supplied. The rudderport system has been installed in Lloyd's, USL and M&I surveyed vessels and caters for rudder stock from 3/4" to 4" in diameter.

A tiller and rudder port fitted on to a rudder

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