[alberg30] Gudgeon/pintle system

[Richard Hurt]

From: Richard Hurt <rhurt at metro.net>


Greetings all,

Presently overhauling hull 531, and have been surveying the rudder posts,
gudgeons and pintles, and reviewing the articles concerning same in the
maintenance manual.  It would appear the lower post is gone completely, as
the shoe is beginning to wear away at the glass on the lower rudder.  The
upper pintle is also wearing quite thin.  My question is concerning the
construction of this upper pin.  The drawing in the book shows metal staps
holding the system to the stern and to the rudder.  On my boat the straps
to the stern are readily apparent, but I do not see any straps attaching
the pintle to the rudder.  It almost looks as if the pintle has been
glassed into the rudder. Would appreciate any information as to how the
pintle is attached, and/or any experience anyone has had removing both the
upper and lower attachment points.

Best regards
Rick Hurt #531
Napa CA


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