Water in rudder

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

My rudder has had water in it for years and years. This is something that I worry about in the back of my mind. I have drilled a hole in the bottom of the rudder to drain the water out so in the wintertime when shes on the hard, the rudder won't freeze and expand, tearing it apart. The question remains: How long do I have before the post will shear hand I find myself w/o a rudder? Should I bite the bullet and spend the money for a rebuild, new rudder, or tackle rebuilding it myself? I rebuilt the centerboard a few years ago, but the rudder is a bit more important??!!!
Anyone out there tackle this one yet? Tom

Rejoice · **Joined:** 25 Dec 2006 01:31 **Posts:** 3

I sailed with a leaky rudder for about 5 years in the tropics before I finally got a new one as I started venturing further into the Bahamas. It was built by whitewater marine in Port Huron MI (810-987-4837).

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

Rejoice......Thanks for the contact info. Do you remember how much you bought the new rudder for? Tartan wants close to $2600 for it....which is pretty steep

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