H26 Aluminum Rudder Head Corrosion

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BrianW

BrianW

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Jan 7, 2005
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Hunter 26 Guntersville Lake, (AL)
Watch it Rick!

I actually got me one of them Bama gals! She began as a mate, but worked her way up to Admiral. I didn't use her for extra ballast on the bow.... but in the V-berth! :D VT Fitz didn't know how close to being right he actually was! BrianW
 
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nelson brinckerhoff

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Sep 22, 2005
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Re: Source of Rudder Head Replacement

Thanks for reply. I have tried to contact him thru ebay. Did you not like aluminum replacement? What did he charge?
 
BrianW

BrianW

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Jan 7, 2005
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Hunter 26 Guntersville Lake, (AL)
Re: Source of Rudder Head Replacement

The replacement was exactly like the original. The suplier did an excellent job for about $85. If any part of the aluminum plates continueously stay below water, they may corrode. I don't know if this is just in salt water or not. For about $40 more and 10 pounds more weight, I coulda had stainless steel. That's what I would have done differently. Brian
 
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nelson brinckerhoff

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Sep 22, 2005
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Re: Source of Rudder Head Replacement

Brian, how much did new replacement upper rudder plates go for? Whydo you prefer stainless steel over aluminum? Let me know contact info for your supplier. Thanks
 
BrianW

BrianW

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Jan 7, 2005
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Hunter 26 Guntersville Lake, (AL)
Re: Source of Rudder Head Replacement

If I remember correctly, I paid about $85 for the pair of replacement aluminum plates. Then, I locally bought some red rubber gasket material and the nylon hardware (spacers, rollers, bushings) from Hunter. I completely rebuilt the rudder head. I originally had to replace the rudder head because they corroded severely and detatched from the pintle at the lower bolts. After I replaced the heads, they still were 2 inches below waterline and after 2 years, starting corroding again The outboad motor paint I used didn't last but a year. If I had stainless steel, I would likely have left them unpainted. I think I have have since solved most of the problem by re-ballasting my boat so the rudder head is entirely out of the salt water. Water still sloshes on them from wave action. I think my dock has stay current issues. I can't completely keep the aluminum plates dry. I also intend on adding a zinc to the lower head. I'll post the info if the supplier contacts me. BrianW
 
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