[Public-List] rudder shoe

[George Dinwiddie]

Richard,

On 11/14/11 5:37 PM, Richard Mair wrote:
> Removed the rudder shoe to check on the pin and shoe..I was surprised at
> how easy it came off after the screws and bolt were removed..
>    Has anyone that has removed this used 5200 when replacing it or just put
> it back and fair it in..Once I start cruising again we will probably be
> checking this every 3 years or so...

Yes, I use 5200 to caulk the rudder shoe, in case the bolts corrode. 
Bruce Rankin suggested that to me.  If you need to pull it off and it's 
stuck, just heat the shoe with a propane torch and it'll come right off. 
  I've done it.

  - George

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