Rudder shaft showing wear and some pitting where the lower bushing rides. I'm not sure the extent of structural damage from the pitting. And although this repair takes care of the 1/16-1/8" worn surface, I don't think it will do anything to make the shaft stronger. Only time will tell if the rudder shaft ends up snapping away. Then it's $1600 for a new one.
Bushing pressed down onto the epoxy/graphite mixture. Pictures are a little out of sequence.
Mold wax for the bushings. Don't hold back and wait the full 10-15 minutes between coats. You DO NOT want the brand new bushing to stick to the rudder shaft.
West System aluminum etching material. I've got enough to do about 30 rudders if anyone needs some.
Rudder shaft showing wear and some pitting where the lower bushing rides. I'm not sure the extent of structural damage from the pitting. And although this repair takes care of the 1/16-1/8" worn surface, I don't think it will do anything to make the shaft stronger. Only time will tell if the rudder shaft ends up snapping away. Then it's $1600 for a new one.
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Rudder shaft showing wear and some pitting where the lower bushing rides. I'm not sure the extent of structural damage from the pitting. And although this repair takes care of the 1/16-1/8" worn surface, I don't think it will do anything to make the shaft stronger. Only time will tell if the rudder shaft ends up snapping away. Then it's $1600 for a new one.

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