Ok.... I've checked out all the threads on leaking rudders and haven't found what I'm looking for so here goes. My 88 sunsport's rudder has quite a bit of vertical play. I can see the bottom seal on the rudder shaft. Not sure if it's leaking there. I'll know just as soon as I replace the flax in the stuffing box. (that's a big leak) I'm pretty sure it is leaking though. any suggestions on what I should do?? Can I access all that by taking out the 4 screws around the rudder on the bottom of the boat?? I can take pictures tomorrow in the light if anyone needs them. thanks.