[Public-List] Rudder Repair on #235

[Gordon Laco]

Hi there - 

I am not sure were you are located, but try Edson in the States.  They
supplied the original gear and have in the past been able to pull rabbits
out of the hat by coming up with duplicates they have lying around.  Failing
that, they certainly have the original patterns still and can (if they are
willing) make new fittings; but that is rather more expensive.

Gord #426 Surprise


On 7/23/09 1:05 PM, "Richard Hansen" <rdhansenjr at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks for the insights and advice on the rudder stock and shoe.  Some
> follow up questions:
> 
> 1.  Top.  Haven't seen silicon bronze bushings in the various on line
> cataloges but will call as I'm guessing they can custom fabricate.  Any
> leads to supply appreciated.
> 
> 2. Any thoughts on the Middle?  Removed the one piece hull gudgeon, but it
> will be much more difficult if not impossible to emplace a pin in rudder
> gudgeon, slip removed hull gudgeon over, and articulate back around the
> hull.  Another option is to buy a new two piece gudgeon.  Which led me to
> wonder why I could not simply cut or have gudgeon cut in half?  Curious if
> there would be enough shape and strength left in the 2 less-than-half
> circles?
> 
> 3. Bottom.  The 3/8" aft bolt and 1/4" side screws that attach the shoe fit
> loosely in existing holes in keel.   Is it better to retap larger holes and
> upsize the aft bolt and side screws?  If so, are there suggested guidelines
> for retapping, e.g., at least ___ sizes larger to allow full tapping of the
> hole?  Or is it better to refill the existing holes and retap?  There again,
> retap to existing or larger size?  Thanks again.  Richard
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