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Dave Winiker
I just learned that the rudder on our '87 Hunter 31 need to be replaced. The boat was pulled a couple of weeks ago for routine bottom maintenance. After having the hull sandblasted to get rid of several old coats of bottom paint I discovered about a half inch worth of corrosion on the rudder post where it enters the body of the rudder. The rudder body is bulging on both sides along the rudder post and in the vicinity of the internal flanges and has lost is symetrical shape. Its also delaminating on the front and back and leaking rusty water out the holes I drilled in the bottom. A moisture meter confirmed that lots of water remains inside.Bottom line: Has anyone out there in Hunter 31 land had a similar problem and if so is the replacement a do-it-yourself project for a reasonably competent old guy who has more time than money?Dave Winiker