Hunter 240 Rudder Pull up line

[travorgeron]

Today when I got my boat back in storage, I noticed that the rudder pull up line pulled straight thru the fiberglass. Luckily I had the rudder strapped up. Is there an easy fix for this, the ship quoted $500. Can I drill a new hole and just epoxy this how? If so is there any special steps I need to take?

 

[JBP-PA]

Sure, you can just drill another hole close to it and fill the old hole. If it happens again, however, I'd strengthen the edge with some glass and epoxy.

 

[SkookumZac]

This is very fixable at home. I don't recommend getting it wet as is--those exposed fibers will wick water into the rudder. You will want to sand the bottom paint off that area to get a good epoxy bond.

Centerboard and Rudder Repairs

-Z

 

[rgranger]

This is very fixable at home. I don't recommend getting it wet as is--those exposed fibers will wick water into the rudder. You will want to sand the bottom paint off that area to get a good epoxy bond.

Centerboard and Rudder Repairs

-Z

... and grind away all of the loose fibers

 

[LloydB]

If it was mine I would be in favor DIY a new hole with an eyelet in it and repair the old with epoxy then take a friend to a nice dinner when done and brag about the repair.

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

Call Foss Foam or New Rudder and talk with the owner, Bob. His company built your rudder