Re: Building a rudder
Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2021 2:24 pm
I recently had a mishap where the boat slipped off the trailer and was supported only by the rudder while being dragged a short distance. Because of the location of the rudder pivot, the transom never touched the ground, but I lost about 1/2-3/4" off the leading edge of the rudder. After drying out the exposed wood, I used penetrating epoxy (SystemThree S-1) to give a good seal and then used 3M High Strength Marine Repair Filler to build up the leading edge again. (It's fiber reinforced and works well for that purpose).
I located my original templates and made sure that the profile was as close as I could make it before painting.
Good as new. Gudgeons and pintles look fine.
I located my original templates and made sure that the profile was as close as I could make it before painting.
Good as new. Gudgeons and pintles look fine.