Dick, I just dropped the rudder and center board
on my 95 H26 to repair the bottom edge on both and the leading edge on the centerboard. I sanded both until I had clean edges and bottoms. I then laid 3 layers of fiberglass on these edges and bottoms and feathered them 3 inches over the sides. I then dresses them up by sanding and used auto body filler in a very thin layer to smooth the junction of glass to rudder stock. Epoxied and painted. NOW YOU COME UP WITH SOME DAMNED GOOD IDEA AFTER I HAVE STARTED INSTALLING THE C/B!!! If I would have thought of it I would have done it in the process and covered it with the glass. To simply bolt it to the leading edge or bottom would not work well as any object struck would disturb the mounting screws and thereby allow water to penetrate the core of these items and that is fatal to their life. Actually, after rereading my answer, I don't think it is necessary for 99% of the sailers. Sailing in slightly deeper water is easier. If you must sail shallow then I would glass it on and then it's a good idea, although a lot of work, a very big, big bunch of work. Sail in deeper water. Ray S/V Speedy Ray S/V Speedy
