My S2 dragged anchor and went aground tearing the rudder off the rudder post. ( see photo). I need to get the rudder post out and have it welded to the ribs inside the rudder. Does anyone know how the bottoms half of the skeg is attached to the top half of the skeg?
How is my rudder attached to the skeg of my S2 11.0C
- Thread starter Grace on hard
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There was a discussion about this a couple of months ago on the S2 Facebook page with pictures. Search post by Dallas Shaw Jan 18 https://www.facebook.com/groups/126678961966/?ref=bookmarks
Thanks guys. I’m not a Facebook user. I’m in the process of rebuilding the rudder. Right now my problem is getting the rudder post out of Grace. The bottom of the skeg needs to be removed. I’m trying to figure out how it’s attached???
Again, any help is appreciated.
Again, any help is appreciated.
I am attaching a couple of photos from the S2 Facebook thread mentioned earlier. After reading through the post it seems the boot is held on with 5200. One poster mentioned a hole in the side as for a pin but that it didn't seem to have anything to do with holding the boot on. The original poster indicated that his boot had no such hole. From the photos it appears the boot is hollow and fits over a boot-shaped stub that is part of the skeg. Hope this helps.
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jssailem
SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
- Oct 22, 2014
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Grace are there bolts holding the skeg that you get to from inside the boat? Appears that the skeg bottom piece is separated from the hull part, possibly affected by your rudder problem.
Hey, thanks guys for all your help. I was able to remove the bottom of the skeg by tapping down on it with a hammer. No pins there. Just maybe some sort of adhesive holding it on. I’ll use the 5200 to replace it. I’ll post pics when completed.
If you ever have to remove this again, you'll be unhappy (probably an understatement) with your choice of 5200.
Given that you could knock it off with a hammer, if there is an interior stub a pin seems like good insurance against possible future disaster.
After 13 days in the Marathon boat yard, my S2 is finally back in the big lake. Having paid $150 for the inner frame to be welded. I removed a good portion of the 16lbs. foam in the rudder. Mixed up new foam, grinded that into shape, then 3 layers of fiberglass followed by faring and 3 coats of barrier and 2 coats of interlux CSC bottom paint. See photos... thanks for all your help!
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