[Public-list] Rudder - almost there

[sousa, stephen (ENG)]

Lincoln,

When you have the rudder stock removed from the boat, I would recommend
having a machine shop cut a 1/4 keyway into the top of the stock. This can
be used for the newer rudder cap and strap which have the key. The units
sold by Buck, Spartan Marine and Edson have a keyway cut into the cap (some
on the front or back side).

The sleeve that fits into the cockpit which accepts the rudder stock can be
made using a stuffing box sleeve by removing some of the threads when it
fits into that hull. 

Using wood screws for holding the shoe onto the boat, I wouldn't recommend
it. You can apply wax to the bronze screw threads, mix up some epoxy with
walnut shells and make new threads into the hull. When dry remove the screw
you and you have the threads in the glass to accept the attachment points
for the shoe. 

Regards,
Stephen

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Subject: [Public-list] Rudder - almost there


I've got some more questions on the rudder build/fit - the groups input is
appreciated.

What type of fiberglass do I use to encase the rudder - there is matted or
cloth or ground up fibers -- and if I go with cloth (or not?), what weight
10z, 4oz, 10oz, etc.)?  

Any advice on the dos and donts laying fiberglass would be appreciated.
Curing times? Do I put one layer - or 2 or 3?

Does the pintle go below the gudgeon (or above)?

In removing the rudder stock I had to hack saw the flange that slips into
the base of the cockpit sole.  Any idea where I can buy a replacement?

There's a good chance the bolts which held the rudder shoe in place (which
are now severed from when the shoe came off) might not want to leave.  If
that's the case - my thought was to use some carefully and alternatively
placed piloted holes to send silicon bronze screws (not bolts) into (along
with a bunch of 5200 b/w the shoe and the keel). Is this a concern?

Went out and to see how the raw rudder fit to the rudder stock and boat - so
far so good.  I wonder if it will steer the boat in circles.

- Captain Rock Bottom, Gypsy #138 
   Mamaroneck NY.


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