[Public-list] Lost Rudder

[Mike Lehman]

Hi Linc,

For core material on a new rudder you may want to consider Coosa foam. It's 
great stuff, strong, light and expensive. http://www.coosacomposites.com/

This is an opportunity to make your boat better. When the project is done we 
can call you Captain Happy.



Mike Lehman
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----Original Message Follows----
From: George Dinwiddie <gdinwiddie at alberg30.org>
Reply-To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all <public-list at alberg30.org>
To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all <public-list at alberg30.org>
Subject: Re: [Public-list] Lost Rudder
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 21:52:31 -0500

Linc,

Whitby used a number of rudder fabrications over the years, starting with 
wooden rudders.  Based on the age of your boat, I think the best place to 
start is Ralph Bluntschli's article in the maintenance manual.  He describes 
the construction of the rudder of #123 in good detail.

As for making a new one, perhaps the best thing is to make a mold and lay up 
fiberglass.  Mine (#543) is made with two fiberglass pieces and filled with 
a hard foam resin.

  - George

Lincoln Finkenberg wrote:
>I've lost my rudder.  I'm in the process of researching a replacment
>and thought the best place to start was with the Albergers. Is there
>a manual that contains the dimensions? Along with necessary hardware
>(much of it decided to leave with the rudder)? What or how is the
>rudder made (plywood, glass, and then more plywood, glass?).
>Specifics on the hardware is incredibly helpful also.
>
>Its on an older Alberg - so it has a rudder post (no stuffing box).
>I visited Sabrina's website where he refubished a rudder - lots of
>excellent pics that gave me a good idea of the mechanics of the whole
>thing.  Along with the Alberg30 website that had some very prescient
>insights.  But, I'm pretty much making best guesses - so the input is
>sorely needed.
>
>On the off chance someone has one laying around - I'm in the market
>for a rudder. If things get daunting -- recomendations for a rudder
>maker (hardware included) are appreciated?  Or someone know someone
>who can readily fabricate the hardware located around the rudder?
>What's left is the metal pipe sticking through the rudder post that
>runs 12" or so then bears forward about 5" or 6" - everything is else
>completely gone.

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