Rudder Port Bearings & Seals

Imperial Sized Rudder Tube Systems TS-XXXX-YYYY - XXXX = Rudder Stock Diameter. YYYY = Total Length of Tube. Both values are in Inches.

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TS-2500-1550

Manufacturer

Tides Marine

Product Code

TUBE SYSTEM

Product Line

RUDD

High Speed or Sportfish Vessels, call Tides Marine before ordering.

Price $798.37

Description

TS-2500-1550 – Rudder Tube System for a 2 1/2 inch Rudder Stock.

Tube System Parts:

  1. FT-4230-1475 x 1
  2. RPB-G-2500-17 x 1
  3. SB-UPBEAR-32 x 1
  4. LIP SEAL R 2500 x 2
  5. WASHER 2500-4 x 1

Based upon the Tides Marine patented Type D system, the Tube System (TS) is another rudder system approach, which can be used effectively by FRP boat builders, or used for retrofits by boat yards.

Using the supplied tooling, these Tube Systems can be installed during primary lay-up in the mold. This system provides an economical way to accurately position the rudder time after time.

As a retrofit, it eliminates the expense of replacing both the upper and lower rudder bearings.

The system comes fully assembled with UHMW upper and lower bearings installed in an FRP tube with two lip seal at the top. A UHMW thrust washer is included.

All that is necessary for ordering is the shaft size and the overall length of tube you need. Tides Marine offers these rudder tubes using a variety of bearing materials to include UHMW, CIP Composite Material, Vesconite, etc.

Mold Installation Types

The procedure for modifying the mold and installing the Tube System before lay-up begins will differ slightly depending upon the type of hull being produced. The following represent the three most common variations.

Type 1: Molds with an existing “flat” surface at the rudder port location, which will accept a standard FRP tube.


Type 2:
 Molds which require modification to achieve a “flat” surface or pocket to accept a standard FRP tube.

 

Type 3: Molds which require modification to accept an FRP tube with an “angled base” designed to match the dead rise and rocker angles.

Rudder Tube Systems may be ordered online.

Please provide Tides with the exact rudder stock diameter (.000″) you have decided to use and the length of the tube you require. Tube length can be determined by calculating the distance from the bottom of the hull, through the rudder shelf to that point above the rudder shelf which you have determined is optimal for installing other steering system components (rudder collars, steering arms, etc.).

If you provide Tides with drawings of your installation, Tides will recommend one or more solutions for your installation.

Rudder Tube System consist of an Upper and Lower Bearing, 2 Lip Seals and a Washer on the top.
Rudder Tube Systems are Custom Made and are Not kept in Inventory

Rudder Tube Systems Imperial Sizes
(dimensions are in Inches – Height includes Washer)

Select TS Imperial Sizes 

Rudder Stock OD Rudder Tube OD Rudder Tube Height Part Number Buy Online
A B C
1 1/8 2 1/4 8 3/4 TS-1125-0875 Buy Now
Rudder Stock OD Rudder Tube OD Rudder Tube Height Part Number Buy Online
A B C
1 1/4 3 8.268 TS-1250-0827 Buy Now
1 1/4 3 10 TS-1250-1000-1 Buy Now
1 1/4 3 11 TS-1250-1100 Buy Now
1 1/4 3 11 1/2 TS-1250-1150 Buy Now
1 1/4 3 12 TS-1250-1200 Buy Now
1 1/4 3 13 TS-1250-1300 Buy Now
1 1/4 3 14 1/4 TS-1250-1425-1 Buy Now
1 1/4 3 15 1/2 TS-1250-1550 Buy Now
1 1/4 3 17 TS-1250-1700 Buy Now
1 1/4 3 22 TS-1250-2200 Buy Now
1 1/4 3 26 TS-1250-2600 Buy Now
Rudder Stock OD Rudder Tube OD Rudder Tube Height Part Number Buy Online
A B C
1 3/8 3 40 TS-1375-4000 Buy Now
Rudder Stock OD Rudder Tube OD Rudder Tube Height Part Number Buy Online
A B C
1 1/2 3 1/2 7 3/4 TS-1500-0775 Buy Now
1 1/2 3 1/2 10 TS-1500-1000 Buy Now
1 1/2 3 1/2 10 1/8 TS-1500-1012 Buy Now
1 1/2 3 1/2 11 TS-1500-1100 Buy Now
1 1/2 3 1/2 11.850 TS-1500-1185 Buy Now
1 1/2 3 1/2 12.1 TS-1500-1210 Buy Now
1 1/2 3 1/2 13 TS-1500-1300 Buy Now
1 1/2 3 1/2 14 1/4 TS-1500-1425 Buy Now
1 1/2 3 1/2 14 1/2 TS-1500-1450 Buy Now
1 1/2 3 1/2 17 TS-1500-1700 Buy Now
1 1/2 3 1/2 19 1/2 TS-1500-1950 Buy Now
Rudder Stock OD Rudder Tube OD Rudder Tube Height Part Number Buy Online
A B C
1 3/4 3 8 TS-1750-0800 Buy Now
1 3/4 3 1/2 9 1/2 TS-1750-0950 Buy Now
1 3/4 3 1/2 11 TS-1750-1100 Buy Now
1 3/4 3 1/2 12 1/4 TS-1750-1225 Buy Now
1 3/4 3 12 3/4 TS-1750-1275 Buy Now
1 3/4 3 1/2 17 1/2 TS-1750-1750 Buy Now
1 3/4 3 1/2 19 1/2 TS-1750-1950 Buy Now
1 3/4 3 1/2 22 3/4 TS-1750-2275 Buy Now
1 3/4 3 1/2 23 TS-1750-2300 Buy Now
1 3/4 3 24 TS-1750-2400 Buy Now
1 3/4 3 26 TS-1750-2600 Buy Now
1 3/4 3 28 TS-1750-2800 Buy Now
Rudder Stock OD Rudder Tube OD Rudder Tube Height Part Number Buy Online
A B C
2 4 1/2 12 TS-2000-1200-1 Buy Now
2 4 1/2 14.37 TS-2000-1437 Buy Now
2 4 1/2 15 1/2 TS-2000-1550 Buy Now
2 4 1/2 15 3/4 TS-2000-1575 Buy Now
2 4 1/2 16 TS-2000-1600 Buy Now
2 4 1/2 17 TS-2000-1700 Buy Now
2 4 1/2 18 TS-2000-1800 Buy Now
2 4 1/2 19 1/2 TS-2000-1950 Buy Now
2 4 1/2 24 TS-2000-2400 Buy Now
2 4 1/2 28 TS-2000-2800 Buy Now
2 4 1/2 48 TS-2000-4800 Buy Now
Rudder Stock OD Rudder Tube OD Rudder Tube Height Part Number Buy Online
A B C
2 1/4 4 1/2 12 TS-2250-1500 Buy Now
2 1/4 4 1/2 16 TS-2250-1600 Buy Now
2 1/4 4 1/2 19 TS-2250-1900 Buy Now
2 1/4 4 1/2 23 TS-2250-2300 Buy Now
Rudder Stock OD Rudder Tube OD Rudder Tube Height Part Number Buy Online
A B C
2 1/2 5 1/4 14 1/2 TS-2500-1450 Buy Now
2 1/2 5 1/4 15 1/2 TS-2500-1550 Buy Now
2 1/2 5 1/4 16 3/4 TS-2500-1675 Buy Now
2 1/2 5 1/4 17 TS-2500-1700 Buy Now
2 1/2 5 1/4 18 TS-2500-1800 Buy Now
2 1/2 5 1/4 19 TS-2500-1900 Buy Now
2 1/2 5 1/4 19 1/2 TS-2500-1950 Buy Now
2 1/2 5 1/4 20 TS-2500-2000 Buy Now
2 1/2 6 21 TS-2500-2100 Buy Now
2 1/2 5 1/4 22 TS-2500-2200 Buy Now
2 1/2 5 1/4 22 1/4 TS-2500-2225 Buy Now
2 1/2 5 1/4 23 TS-2500-2300 Buy Now
2 1/2 5 32 3/4 TS-2500-3275 Buy Now
Rudder Stock OD Rudder Tube OD Rudder Tube Height Part Number Buy Online
A B C
2 3/4 5 1/4 15 TS-2750-1500 Buy Now
Rudder Stock OD Rudder Tube OD Rudder Tube Height Part Number Buy Online
A B C
3 6 14 3/4 TS-3000-1475 Buy Now
3 6 16.930 TS-3000-1693 Buy Now
3 6 17.40 TS-3000-1740 Buy Now
3 6 17.704 TS-3000-1770 Buy Now
3 6 20 1/2 TS-3000-2050 Buy Now
3 6 21 1/2 TS-3000-2150 Buy Now
3 6 22 TS-3000-2200 Buy Now
Rudder Stock OD Rudder Tube OD Rudder Tube Height Part Number Buy Online
A B C
3 1/2 6 15 1/2 TS-3500-1550 Buy Now
3 1/2 6 18 TS-3500-1800 Buy Now
3 1/2 6 1/2 19 3/4 TS-3500-1975 Buy Now
3 1/2 5 1/2 27 TS-3500-2700 Buy Now
3 1/2 6 1/2 30 TS-3500-3000 Buy Now
Rudder Stock OD Rudder Tube OD Rudder Tube Height Part Number Buy Online
A B C
4 5 1/2 12 5/8 TS-4000-1262 Buy Now
4 5 1/2 15.63 TS-4000-1563 Buy Now
4 5 1/2 16 TS-4000-1600 Buy Now
4 6 24 1/2 TS-4000-2450 Buy Now
4 5 1/2 26 1/4 TS-4000-2625 Buy Now
Rudder Stock OD Rudder Tube OD Rudder Tube Height Part Number Buy Online
A B C
4 1/2 7 25 3/4 TS-4500-2575 Buy Now
4 1/2 7 26 1/4 TS-4500-2625 Buy Now
4 1/2 7 30 TS-4500-3000 Buy Now
Tides Marine offers many custom sizes and dimensions. Please call for any size or dimension you do not see here.

Rudder Tube System consist of an Upper and Lower Bearing, 2 Lip Seals and a Washer on the top.
Rudder Tube Systems are Custom Made and are Not kept in Inventory

Rudder Tube Systems
(dimensions are in inches except Rudder Stock OD – Height includes Washer)

Rudder Stock OD Rudder Tube OD Rudder Tube Height Part Number Buy Online
A B C
25MM 3 19.68 TS-25MM-1968 Buy Now
30MM 2 1/2 10.83 TS-30MM-1083 Buy Now
35MM 2 1/2 20.97 TS-35MM-532M Buy Now
40MM 3 1/2 14 1/4 TS-40MM-362M Buy Now
40MM 3 1/2 15 1/4 TS-40MM-400M Buy Now
40MM 3 1/2 24 TS-40MM-2400 Buy Now
50MM 4 11.811 TS-50MM-300M Buy Now
50MM 4 19.685 TS-50MM-500M Buy Now
55MM 4 1/2 10 1/4 TS-55MM-1025 Buy Now
55MM 4 1/2 25 TS-55MM-2500 Buy Now
60MM 3.897 7 7/8 TS-60MM-0788 Buy Now
70MM 5 1/4 29.528 TS-70MM-750M Buy Now

Tides Marine offers many custom sizes and dimensions. Please call for any size or dimension you do not see here.

Rudder Tube System Installation Guide

The following is a description of the installation procedures associated with a “Type One” installation. Installation instructions are included with each Tube System and should be followed closely.

Mold Modification

  1. Locate the exact position of the rudder stock center on the mold surface.
  2. Carefully drill a hole perpendicular to the mold surface large enough for the plug bolt and bushing.

 

Installation

  1. Prepare the tube for lay-up by roughing up the outer diameter surfaces with a grinder and wipe clean with thinner.
  2. Mask the top of the assembly to protect it from over­spray I excess resin.
  3. Locate the assembly against the mold surface and bolt in place through the hole in the mold using the “plugs” provided by Tides.

 

Lay-Up Procedures

  1. Begin the hull lay-up in the normal manner.
  2. Cut an X in the cloth above the liner so that it can be laid down and around the base of the FRP tube with tabs against the outer wall of the tube.
  3. On subsequent layers, stagger the position of the X cuts so the tabs overlay each other.
  4. Taper the lay-up to at least 1″ above the top of the lower bearing. Lay-up should radiate out away from the tube to at least 2 times the tube outside diameter.
  5. REMOVE THE LOWER PLUG AND BOLT. Leave the upper plug in place until it is time to install the rudder.
  6. When the rudder shelf is constructed, it should con­tain a hole through which the top of the FRP tube will pass. Once the shelf is in place, the upper end of the FRP tube is attached to the shelf using a lay-up procedure similar to the technique used during initial lay-up (staggered overlapping tabs throughout the lamination). Care should be taken to prevent excess resin and cloth from covering or entering the upper plug or tube insert.

 

CONTACT TIDES FOR COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS

Note: Before installing the rudder, remove the upper re-usable plug and insert the red installation hat into the top of the tube. Confirm that it is protecting the “lip” portion of the seal. After installation, remove the red installation hat and discard.

 

Complete Rudder Tube System Installation Guide may be downloaded HERE

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