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Manufacturer | Tides Marine |
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Product Code | TUBE SYSTEM |
Product Line | RUDD |
Price $1,757.02
Description
TS-4000-2393 – Rudder Tube System for a 4 inch Rudder Stock.
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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.
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.
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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.
Select TS Imperial Sizes
Rudder Stock OD | Rudder Tube OD | Rudder Tube Height | Part Number | Buy Online |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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A | B | C | ||
2 3/4 | 5 1/4 | 15 | TS-2750-1500 | Buy Now |
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 Stock OD | Rudder Tube OD | Rudder Tube Height | Part Number | Buy Online |
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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.
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.
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.
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Complete Rudder Tube System Installation Guide may be downloaded HERE
Due to increases in demand, current lead times have been extended.
Standard SureSeals and Rudder Bearings not in stock: 10-12 business days
Standard Upper Bearings not in stock: 12-15 business days
Custom Parts (excluding Sailtracks): 28 business days
Sailtracks: 2-3 business days
We appreciate your understanding.