Need Rudder and swing keel dimensions - 1981 H22
I have a 1981 H22 salvage boat that did not have its original rudder and had a repaired swing keel when I bought it. (yes, I've been busy restoring..other things as well)
UPDATE: 03/28/2022---
The saga continues....my rudder failed late last fall (2021) and I'm not sure if I'll go with the previous manufacturer. When I say "failed" I mean the HDPE blade nearly completely sheared just below the pivot point (see attached pix @ post #162). It was made by Rudder Craft, Garden City, ID and in service for 10 yrs. I don't sail her too hard, no races and winds <15 knots. I don't know if this is unexpected for the in-service duration, or not. But I want to know if you have any alternatives / recommendations.
10Q bunches.!!
UPDATE: 03/20/2014---
I'm now in the process of trying to upgrade / replace the swing keel up/down haul installation (pulleys, SS cable, mounting on the swing keel trunk), and need some pictures or descriptions of an 80s H22 swing keel up/down haul installation. I know that mine can't be OEM...just doesn't look like it.
ANY help with this is MUCH APPRECIATED!
Original post (2019):
I need accurate dimensions on the rudder BLADE, including the blade's shape.. (I've a manufactured rudder stock and tiller already). I'm mostly concerned with ensuring the total area is the same and the rudder's center of effort is located correctly for proper tacking (i.e., I have no ACCURATE idea what the original rudder looked like...there are vague pictures on the web, but...).
The lower 1/3 of the swing keel was damaged previously and repaired. I want to be sure its shape and area are also correct (center of effort for righting force), so I need the swing keel's dimension and shape as well to verify. I have a rough idea just looking at the swing keel's trunk, but can't accurately determine below the hull line.
Snapping off some pictures with tape measure applied is really easy to do...can 'ya help me out??
I have a 1981 H22 salvage boat that did not have its original rudder and had a repaired swing keel when I bought it. (yes, I've been busy restoring..other things as well)
UPDATE: 03/28/2022---
The saga continues....my rudder failed late last fall (2021) and I'm not sure if I'll go with the previous manufacturer. When I say "failed" I mean the HDPE blade nearly completely sheared just below the pivot point (see attached pix @ post #162). It was made by Rudder Craft, Garden City, ID and in service for 10 yrs. I don't sail her too hard, no races and winds <15 knots. I don't know if this is unexpected for the in-service duration, or not. But I want to know if you have any alternatives / recommendations.
10Q bunches.!!
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UPDATE: 03/20/2014---
I'm now in the process of trying to upgrade / replace the swing keel up/down haul installation (pulleys, SS cable, mounting on the swing keel trunk), and need some pictures or descriptions of an 80s H22 swing keel up/down haul installation. I know that mine can't be OEM...just doesn't look like it.
ANY help with this is MUCH APPRECIATED!
++++++++++++++++++++++
Original post (2019):
I need accurate dimensions on the rudder BLADE, including the blade's shape.. (I've a manufactured rudder stock and tiller already). I'm mostly concerned with ensuring the total area is the same and the rudder's center of effort is located correctly for proper tacking (i.e., I have no ACCURATE idea what the original rudder looked like...there are vague pictures on the web, but...).
The lower 1/3 of the swing keel was damaged previously and repaired. I want to be sure its shape and area are also correct (center of effort for righting force), so I need the swing keel's dimension and shape as well to verify. I have a rough idea just looking at the swing keel's trunk, but can't accurately determine below the hull line.
Snapping off some pictures with tape measure applied is really easy to do...can 'ya help me out??
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