[Public-List] Rudder stops and stern tubes.

[Glennb]

Thanks Mike, Good to know.

Glenn

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On Oct 28, 2012, at 8:50 AM, Mike Lehman <sail_505 at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Glenn,
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> If it makes you feel any better, I re-bedded my stern tube and rudder tube with 5200 about 25 years ago and it is still hanging in there and does not leak. Epoxy or Polyester does not adhere to silicon bronze, so 5200 re-enforced with FG around the outside is the best option.
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> Hi Kirk,
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> Very good questions. I hope others on the list will add some more knowledgeable comments as I missed my opportunity to head into the Pacific and follow you around this summer and but do intend to start out next spring. Would like to have the shaft log thing nailed down with certainty before then.
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> I've wondered about the stern tube setup myself, when I replaced it 6 years ago. It still concerns me as I dont yet know the what is the best overall fix. When I bought Dolce, I did use 5200 to rebed ( stern tube and rudder post) at the time and it still seems good as new today. I did remove ALL the old grey putty and replaced the putty with 5200 to act as both adhesive and as a sealant. Actually used 5200 in two or three applications over a week to fill in the entire void in the prop shaft where the old one and putty used to be. after one application cured a bit for a couple of days, I used more, eventually filling the entire void throughout the full length of the rudder tube inside the hull. So far it seems to beholding and does not leak, except through the packing gland.
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