Rudder repair

berwick · **Joined:** 21 Oct 2006 18:12 **Posts:** 325

DAEDALUSCAN - What density of foam did you use, 2lb, 4lb, 8lb or 16lb?

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Richard

DAEDALUSCAN · **Joined:** 09 Dec 2007 21:03 **Posts:** 114

Sorry I can't remember, it was the only gallon available at the store I went to!

Charlie

Tortuga's Lie · **Joined:** 27 Oct 2006 10:32 **Posts:** 827

I used 4 lb foam, but I guess I could have gone with a more dense foam for more rigidity, but I'm not going to loose any sleep over it!
I am now in the process of re-building a Tartan 30 rudder for my wife's cousin. This rudder is basically of similar construction as the T-37, but the pintle/shoe is of a different breed than ours. On the T-30, I had to buy all new stainless and have the tabbing straps welded. I am in the process of glassing the ting back together and will fill it with my left over foam from my rudder.
I wonder, are most rudders, independent of make/model, that are approaching 30-35 years in need of repair?

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