2006 24v which rudder seal

[malmz]

My boat is in AZ, I am in CA, does anybody have a heads up on what seal kit I need for the rudder? I am not even sure if it is seals/grease or rope, but I do know there was beige goop (grease or wax) on the floor under the rudder area. My steering has been getting stuck when sitting, pops loose and is ok, but it may also be time to have a steering cable ready too. I want to arrive with the parts I need, no fun going back and forth to the Havasu store or waiting for deliveries when I go to fix it up. I will also be armed with new hoses, new thermostat, and the cleaned up manifold housing I brought home last trip.

[duffymahoney]

I would definitely try greasing it first. I believe it's a rope, but totally depends on the year, there should be a model number on it, marine hardware makes them. Here is a post about rebuilding them. https://www.wakegarage.com/projects-...-rebuild-r162/

[malmz]

Here are some old picture if it helps. I don't think greasing will help as there is grease (or wax) on the ground already so whatever was in there is coming out. I didn't think they were still using rope seals in the 2000s. I see reference to a 1" rudder shaft now on this vintage Tige, not the 1 1/8". That would be good to verify but I am too far away to put a caliper on it. I am trying to dig up more old photos since I am 6 hours away from the boat.
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[malmz]

I have some kit supplier responses. Not a rope, I can see the zerk as well. I guess the keyway screw shows it is a MH and one source says those are all 1". I am getting closer. Btw duffymahoney, I would guess yours is the same as we are only 1 year off and both 24v. Are you close to the boat to verify the shaft size and/or see if the flange under the boat is stamped?