Gary Burton wrote:So I'm about to remove my old stainless G&P and install new bronze.

When I install the gudgeon's onto the boat hull, how important is it to align the pintle pin holes? I assume that I will have to pass a long rod down through all 3 to get them lined up before bolting down? 

I'm thinking that if all 3 are not well lined up the rudder will not want to swing all the way over and progressively bind more and more..... is this correct?

Thanks for any input

 You are correct.  Also if the rod does not want to come out after tightening the bolts you need to back them off one by one and see where you need to add spacers so that the rod comes out easy "no Binding". (I assume you know you want a snug fitting rod for this job)

Thanks!