Tides Marine

    Rudder Port/Bearing Types E/F Rudder Port/Bearing Type E F
   Product Overview
    Tides Marine RPB TYPES-E/F install into port tubes which have been glassed into the hull. TYPE-E units have a flange and TYPE-F are flangeless. They may be used on power or sailboats and are bonded into the tube from above or below depending on the application.

    To improve the bond strength, both types have external grooves. The units consist of a single-piece UHMW plastic housing with a nitrile lip seal. They eliminate the problems of metal-on-metal abrasion, electrolysis and corrosion. They are 100% watertight, require no maintenance and eliminate chatter and vibration resulting in quieter, smoother performance.

   Product Installation
    The following is a brief description of the installation procedure for the Tides Marine RPB TYPES-E/F. Complete installation instructions are included with each unit and should be followed closely.

Installation

TYPE E

  1. Prepare the tube for bonding by wiping the inside clean of any dust or construction debris.
  2. Using a medium-bodied epoxy or Chockfast® , coat the outside of the bearing unit.
  3. Lay a bead of marine sealant (such as Lifecaulk® or 3M® 101) under the flange.
  4. Insert the unit into the tube.
  5. Temporary support may be required to keep unit in position until cured.
  6. Install rudder or dummy shaft to insure good bearing alignment until cured.
 
 

Installation

TYPE F

  1. Prepare the tube for bonding by wiping the inside clean of any dust or construction debris.
  2. Using a medium-bodied filled epoxy or Chockfast®, coat the outside of the bearing unit.
  3. Insert the unit into the tube.
  4. Temporary support or blocking may be required to keep unit in position until cured.
  5. Install rudder or dummy shaft to insure good bearing alignment until cured.
 
   Before Ordering
    Tides makes TYPES-E/F bearings based on the combination of stock diameter "A". (.000 in.) and tube diameter "B" for each rudder application. When placing an order, provide both of these dimensions and specify the model, E (flanged) or F (flangeless). Tides will determine your part number for you.        Note- For Type-E units, diameter "C" must be at least equal to the stock diameter plus 1-1/2 inches. Diameter "B" must be at least equal to the stock diameter plus 3/4 of an inch.
For Type-F units, diameter "B" must be equal to the stock diameter plus 1-1/2 inches.
TYPE-E Rudder Port/Bearings TYPE-F Rudder Port/Bearings
 
 
    Contact us for more information on TYPE-E/F Rudder Port/Bearings.
Multi-Axis Upper Rudder Bearings:
Upper Rudder Bearing-STD (standard), Upper Rudder Bearing-LP (low profile)

Upper Rudder Bearing Bar
Bearing Bar

Accessories and Spares:
Mounting Bar, Spare Seal, Rudder Collar

Sealed and Un-sealed Solid Bushings and Rudder Ports:
 A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | J | K

Rudder Seal only:
Seal I 

 
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Tides Marine
3251A S.W. 13th Drive
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
(800) 420-0949
Tel: (954) 420-0949
Fax: (954) 420-5234
 

    
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