I hope he meant "float back 6 inches, pull out of the water to install".

Woodski,

Do you happen to know where a guy can get another Airguide or fix one that doesn't work?  I have one that doesn't work anymore.  I switched them around and it still doesn't work but the other one works in both sides so I know the guide must be bad.

8 minutes ago, UWSkier said:

Prepare for a lot of water through the rudder port if you do that

It'll auto drain when he pulls back up the ramp.  

4 minutes ago, pnwmali said:

Thank you so much for the replies. I was able to remove the old shaft and am waiting for my new rudder. It's a quick 10 minute job to remove the shaft.

If I can't get the rudder on due to the trailer configuration I'm going to float the boat back 6 inches and then reinstall the rudder at the ramp. Great suggestion!

What grease should I apply to the rudder shaft? I was thinking lithium but open to suggestions.

Prepare for a lot of water through the rudder port if you do that

Thank you so much for the replies. I was able to remove the old shaft and am waiting for my new rudder. It's a quick 10 minute job to remove the shaft.

If I can't get the rudder on due to the trailer configuration I'm going to float the boat back 6 inches and then reinstall the rudder at the ramp. Great suggestion!

What grease should I apply to the rudder shaft? I was thinking lithium but open to suggestions.