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(AKA Old Curmudgeon) There is nothing wrong with that rudder!
Throw it back in!
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Rudder Project
Back in the shop
A close-up of an area of concern
Good call on that job Paul!
What is your choice of replacement material?
I'm thinking of duplicating the original rudder in plywood and fiberglass reusing the bronze stock, Tom
So it would be one piece. Keep the bolts for Tom!
Rudder acheology, I love this stuff.
The rudder is 45 years old but I've been putting this off for at least 10 years
(AKA Old Curmudgeon) There is nothing wrong with that rudder!
Throw it back in!
THink about adding a bit more body down low?
I should give that some more thought, Westie
That's a good thought. Rudder design put more surface down low about then.
Ericson 35
That doesn't look like an Ericson 35.......
This is the original, late 60's Ericson 35
The rudder in that pic is more like the one I ended up building for the 32'.
Paul, how does the rudder stock attach to the rest of the steering?
The shaft continues 30" beyond the top of the rudder
What is the joint that attaches the rudder stock to the shaft above?
Oh, maybe it's one piece all the way through?
Yes, from the prop aperture it's one continuous piece, Tom
I see. Mine is two piece so I assumed...
Here's a composite rudder built for an 80' wooden boat.
Something nagged at me about the plywood rudder, and it just occured to me Paul.
Remember, it will be sheathed in fiberglass
Just out of curiosity: Why not rebuild it in the same method as original?
The plywood and glass route sounded easier but I'm beginning to wonder.
True. There's so many things going on.
Fiberglass shell, metal stock = problems
They'll find out pretty quickly with that boat Al.
Rudder Replacement
Thanks, Ken. That's very helpful!
I'll check my old files for the photos.
Looks like the site is down, Ken
Ken, I just received a reply from Tom