The original lower glassed-in wood backing plate for the lower rudder gudgeon has had water intrusion and rotted. I cut the area out and removed the rotted wood. My question: can I just install a new backing plate (I am going to use starboard material instead of wood) by bolting it on the transom through the gudgeon or do I have to glass it in like the original was. Also should I re-do the upper gudgeon area while I am involved in this project, though it seemed to be solid wood above the cockpit drain (I don't want any more problems in this area in the future. Thanks in advance for any and all suggestions and comments. Josh
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Josh - You should be able to simply bolt the starboard to the hull, as long as the hull is solid. Sinec it will not absorb water no matter what you do starboard needn't be sealed. Make sure that the laminate in hull is not damaged from the water intrusion and you should be fine. As to the upper gudeon - I really like my rudder to remain attached to my boat.
I would do them both while you're at it. Almost certainly unnecessary but prudent. Justin - O'day Owners' Web
Josh - You should be able to simply bolt the starboard to the hull, as long as the hull is solid. Sinec it will not absorb water no matter what you do starboard needn't be sealed. Make sure that the laminate in hull is not damaged from the water intrusion and you should be fine. As to the upper gudeon - I really like my rudder to remain attached to my boat.
I would do them both while you're at it. Almost certainly unnecessary but prudent. Justin - O'day Owners' WebAdd size
The only thing I would add is making the backing plate as large as possible to distribute the load. Do the same on both points.
The only thing I would add is making the backing plate as large as possible to distribute the load. Do the same on both points.
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