[Public-list] rudder shoe

[frank khoury]

        I am concidering the purchase of a 1968 alberg30.  It has steel 
plates bolted to the mast support beam. the wood looks good there. I believe 
it is just a reinforcement and not a quick fix. Could be wrong. The rudder 
appears to be solid fiberglass. I don't know what the core is. The only 
problem there is at the shoe. Some play. I will want to remedy this before 
leaving the yard. I presume the fix will be dependent upon what is under the 
fiberglass. The broker isn't sure. I have never dealt with this type of 
rudder. Also; do people ever add another pintle & gudgeon? The decks seem 
solid by stomping on them and banging with various tools. stantions tight. 
Four of the stainless chain-plates are slightly bent for some reason. That 
one puzzles me. Maybe the stays were not aligned. My main concern here is 
the rudder shoe. Any ideas would be appreciated.

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