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- Wed Feb 13, 2019 8:14 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Wood Rudder
- Replies: 8
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Re: Wood Rudder
Thanks again! I have a much better understanding for both schools of thought. I took a walk by Bill's boat today with specific attention to the rudder. It looks good. There's just a small crack at the top by the rudder post. He explained to me the other cracks he had on the aft end and the work he d...
- Wed Feb 13, 2019 2:18 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Wood Rudder
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2416
Re: Wood Rudder
Thanks for the input all around. Its greatly appreciated. Please forgive my ignorance as a lot of this I am learning on the fly. Since I will be applying multiple coats of epoxy barrier and paint shouldn't that be enough to seal and protect the rudder from water, worms, and the like? One guy here(Bi...
- Sat Feb 09, 2019 1:59 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Wood Rudder
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2416
Wood Rudder
I have a '66 Pearson Vanguard with a Mahogany rudder. Having sanded the bottom, I'm getting ready to apply an epoxy barrier coat and paint. Concerning the rudder, the wood is solid. It gives a nice high pitch when struck. Overall it seems to be in good condition, however there are numerous gaps in t...
- Wed Sep 05, 2018 9:04 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Looking for Good Work, Fair Price
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1347
Re: Looking for Good Work, Fair Price
Thank you. I certainly have learned a lot from this experience and the input is greatly appreciated. I'll continue my search for a good place to stop. It may turn out that St. Mary's works. I'll look into them. Where I am now I'm paid up until November and have work to finish by that time. Afterward...
- Tue Sep 04, 2018 2:19 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Looking for Good Work, Fair Price
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1347
Looking for Good Work, Fair Price
I'm interested putting a barrier coat and bottom paint. Currently looking for a yard who does good work at a fair price. I'm located in South Jersey with plans of heading south to the Caribbean this November. So any place between here and there could work. Additional details: New boat to me. Had pla...