I’m looking to refinish/repair this rudder (and my daggerboard while I’m at it). I have a new tiller and extension ready to go.
I’ve read so much about this here-thanks to everyone. I’m hoping someone will have thoughts on the following:
-the blade was cracked all the way down. It has been repaired with a wooden dowel in one location. It seems to have worked, as there is almost no play in the crack at that end. Obviously, as you move to the far end, there is more movement/need of reinforcement. Should I just clean out the crack, Titebond 3 it, clamp and refinish? Or should I add another dowel toward the far/water end? I do not have a drill press…
-there’s a fair amount of damage (furry, abraded wood) under the cheek assembly. Im not sure what caused that. Has anyone seen that before? I’ll have to fill that in and hope it doesn’t continue.
I’m thinking I’ll just use Helmsman or minwax spar varnish, hanging from a wire, 6 coats or so. Though I’m not afraid of epoxy. I’ll have to purchase supplies in any case. It will not be stored in the sun.
Any thoughts you may have on the condition of this unit is appreciated. Photos to follow.
I’ve read so much about this here-thanks to everyone. I’m hoping someone will have thoughts on the following:
-the blade was cracked all the way down. It has been repaired with a wooden dowel in one location. It seems to have worked, as there is almost no play in the crack at that end. Obviously, as you move to the far end, there is more movement/need of reinforcement. Should I just clean out the crack, Titebond 3 it, clamp and refinish? Or should I add another dowel toward the far/water end? I do not have a drill press…
-there’s a fair amount of damage (furry, abraded wood) under the cheek assembly. Im not sure what caused that. Has anyone seen that before? I’ll have to fill that in and hope it doesn’t continue.
I’m thinking I’ll just use Helmsman or minwax spar varnish, hanging from a wire, 6 coats or so. Though I’m not afraid of epoxy. I’ll have to purchase supplies in any case. It will not be stored in the sun.
Any thoughts you may have on the condition of this unit is appreciated. Photos to follow.
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