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islander
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Response Posted - 03/27/2014 :  07:23:31  Show Profile
Love the way the dryer becomes a work bench Looks very familiar to me! If you are going to mess around with the old rudder and make it serviceable this video is informative for foam rudders.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRXNnFx7DBQ
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DavidBuoy
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Response Posted - 03/28/2014 :  07:18:23  Show Profile
That was an interesting watch. I love how to videos. The old rudder is a wood core though.
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Response Posted - 04/14/2014 :  10:24:05  Show Profile  Visit Katitude's Homepage
My Advice for what it's worth.. My rudder snapped in half between the pintles while sailing in the San Francisco Bay. The rudder is a balanced rudder and looked in very good condition. Only had a 2 hp motor and a 4 knot current blowing against us. We did make it back to the marina in about four hours. My suggestion is this.. any rudder can break so have a backup plan anytime you sail. I chose to spend the cash and buy a new rudder. Found one from the Foss Foam company in Santa Ana California. I believe they still have one or two left in their warehouse. Call them and offer them a price.
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redeye
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Response Posted - 04/14/2014 :  10:58:18  Show Profile
<< My rudder snapped in half >>

How old do you figure that rudder was?

Thank You

regards.ray
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