I36 Lifting Points and Rudder Plans

[Islander36Kairos]

Hi,
We are new owners of an I36 (1982). Does anyone have anything that shows correct lifting points for her?

One of our early projects must be to repair a "delaminating" rudder. Does anyone have any plans for the rudder and or suggestions how to correct? We know it has a stainless steel frame and foam core. We are thinkiing about drilling holes 2"-3" (after locating framing members) and letting it set drying over the winter and then injecting epoxy in the delaminating areas and then filling the holes with epoxy/fiberglass? Opinionions?
Thanks
Tom and Cay

 

[Ross]

Islander made many changes in the hull,rudder, keel arrangements on their boats so you will alomst need to dive on the boat to find the clear points.

 

[BobM]

I wouldn't worry too much about lifting points, as long as you use a professional. Sailboats typically have bulkheads in similar locations, so as long as your layout isn't atypical it shouldn't be a problem.

If you are going to tackle the rudder yourselves, I'd start with a couple of smaller holes, which are easy to fill, starting low until you get water draining out. Examine the foam on the bit. If it isn't water logged, then you may be able to take the approach you are talking about or just drain it and then seal it up before launch. Don't fail to drill a hole if it can freeze, because it will crack the rudder on a seam.

If the foam itself is staturated, I'd recommend opening a large window in one side with a circular saw with a fine tooth blade set at a minimal depth, say 1/8-3/16 of an inch about 2-3 inches in from the edges. That way you can get at everything and replace the foam. Foss foam can do it for you too...for a few BU's.