Now that all the bottom paint is gone I've had a chance to closely
inspect the rudder.
Two things draw my attention:
1. A 2" (50 mm)hole, plugged, on the bottom front starboard side.
Was this a hole used for filling the core, or is it a 'mystery'
patch?
2. A hairlins crack, about 2" (50 mm), at the very top along the
seam joining the two halves.
The shaft seems to go all the way through (tested electrically) and
feels very solid. A 'tap' test on the rudder leads me to believe it
is solid fibreglass ... I can't get a hollow sound anywhere. I'm
tempted to dremel out the crack, fill it with thickened epoxy, and
leave well enough alone. The rest of the seam is tight.
I guess I'm fishing for advice
Peter
#1331 'Sin Tacha'
inspect the rudder.
Two things draw my attention:
1. A 2" (50 mm)hole, plugged, on the bottom front starboard side.
Was this a hole used for filling the core, or is it a 'mystery'
patch?
2. A hairlins crack, about 2" (50 mm), at the very top along the
seam joining the two halves.
The shaft seems to go all the way through (tested electrically) and
feels very solid. A 'tap' test on the rudder leads me to believe it
is solid fibreglass ... I can't get a hollow sound anywhere. I'm
tempted to dremel out the crack, fill it with thickened epoxy, and
leave well enough alone. The rest of the seam is tight.
I guess I'm fishing for advice
Peter
#1331 'Sin Tacha'