[Public-List] Rudder Bolts

[George Dinwiddie]

Michael Taylor wrote:
> The bolts securing the rudder blade to the rudder post on #231 will
> be replaced however I am not sure what these bolts are made of.  The
> Whitby drawings on the website show brass however I am wondering if
> this is red brass or silicon bronze.  Also, I would have thought the
> rudder post was silicon bronze rather than brass.  Hard to imagine
> the rudder post would be in such good condition after 40 years if it
> were brass.
> 
> Any thoughts?

Mick, it's likely that Whitby used red brass.  That's what the rudder 
post was in #543.  I suggest using silicon bronze, though.  Not only is 
it better, I doubt the brass you find today is as good as that Whitby used.

> ps I will be keeping notes and taking photos as I do the rudder
> rebuild incase anyone is interested in what I find.

Great!  I'd be happy to post that as a web page on alberg30.org if you'd 
like.  If you give me the notes & photos, I can turn them into a web page.

  - George

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