I think Pete is correct - while one could probably pull the rudder out with the help of someone that was willing to dive under the boat - you may need to replace bearings and re-align the rudder to the keel. I've heard that many of the older boats were not set up well in regards to the rudder placement and this caused all sorts of problems. If you do decide to pull it at the dock just make sure you are tied on well - you don't want to have it sink on you.

:: You could potentially take the tiller attachment off and
:: pull the rudder out from below. With a problem that big
:: I am guessing that you will need to haul it to really
:: fix it right.
::
:: Pete
::
:: :: I was given a boat and the rudder throws itself from
:: :: side to side. I want to remove it to inspect. Any
:: :: thoughts on the best way to do this while in the berth.
:: :: The boat is in the South Bay and I can not find a local
:: :: resource to do a haul out and I can not sail it the way
:: :: it is.
:: ::
:: :: Hugh