On Monday, August 26, 2019 at 8:55:09 PM UTC-4, India November wrote:
On Monday, August 26, 2019 at 7:55:09 AM UTC-4, India November wrote:
The rudder on my D2b has become very stiff on its hinges...
...I did start using an overboard relief system this season using
the factory-installed tube. This is #1 suspect.

Ian, Obviously, you need a Mark VIII:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEJJb_ufo8A

Make sure you pull rudder, deal with any corrosion and bushing wear,
and for heavens sake use proper grease and not WD-40 when re-installing.