[Public-list] Lost Rudder

[George Dinwiddie]

That's a pretty good idea.  You could shape the foam, fasten it to the
rudder post, and cover it with glass.  Much simpler than making a mold
for a one-off.

 - George

On Tue, Nov 30, 2004 at 08:27:24AM -0500, Mike Lehman wrote:
> 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
> ><((((?>?.???`?...?><((((?>
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ----Original Message Follows----
> From: George Dinwiddie <gdinwiddie at alberg30.org>
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> 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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