[Public-list] Rudder cracked

[Mike Lehman]

Patty

It is hard to say the best way to fix it without looking at it. But taking 
it off for repairs is a good idea. I dug a big hole about 3' deep under the 
boat (boy was the yard pissed about that) and slid the rudder out. Be 
careful not to dig too close to the stand or other things that support the 
boat if you decide to do this.



Mike Lehman
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----Original Message Follows----
From: Timbuktu5555 at webtv.net (Patty J)
Reply-To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all <public-list at alberg30.org>
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Subject: [Public-list] Rudder cracked
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 13:34:47 -0600

After hauling my boat and having it blocked on land I have discovered a
crack right down the middle of the rudder along the rudder post.  Is it
easily possible to take the rudder off without having to lift the boat
or must the boat be lifted?  Also, what is the best way to repair this
problem?  The yard wants to charge me $1,870 to do this and put me back
in the water.  I was wondering if I could simply sand the rudder out
about half way from the post, slap some fiberglass on it, paint it and
be done with it.  It looks like this could be done with the rudder in
place.

Patty
Timbuktu 461

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