Rudder bearing Rudder Tube System

for boats

Based on our patented Type D System, The Tides marine Rudder Port/Bearing Tube System is a self contained approach to rudder port design created for the FRP boat builder. Conceived as a “built-in” System, these ports are installed during initial lay-up for accurate and simple repeatability, providing a stronger, longer life bearing system. Contained within a sealed tube, the bearing assemblies come pre-aligned making rudder installation easier. With minor mold modifications, the Tube System can relieve boat builders of several hours of post-lay-up installation time. Options have been designed to facilitate installations in a variety of hull configurations and complete staff training is part of every Tides Marine program. Using the Tides Marine Rudder Port/Bearing Tube System affords the boat builder quiet, smooth, vibration free operation combined with a repeatable time saving installation. COMPONENT OVERVIEW The Tides Marine Tube System components consist of the tube assembly with bearings and seal and a re-useable alignment plug and fastener assembly. Tube body construction is compatible with polyester, vinyl-ester and epoxy based systems. Bearing and seal assemblies are of single piece UHMW housing construction with nitrile lip seals. This polyethylene bearing eliminates the problems of metal on metal abrasion, electrolysis and corrosion. They are 100% watertight and maintenance free.