Rudder trouble

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jybiom

jybiom

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Jul 10, 2004
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Catalina 30 Erie, PA
I have a 1978 Catalina 27. The rudder has a visible crack in the surface on one side from the rudder post down toward the bottom of the rudder about 10 " long. It appears that water got inside the rudder and over the winter froze. any suggestions? I a replacement available? Repair possible? Thanks.
 
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SceptreSailor

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May 24, 2004
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Catalina 310 Virginia Beach, VA
Normally Repair is ok

A good fiberglass repair shop can noramlly do this type of repair-on my old Cal 2-25 after a haul out we found a "Bubble" where water had gotten in. The shop drilled a hole to drain water-dried it out and did the repair-should be able to take care of your crack as well.
 
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Peter18012

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Jun 3, 2004
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Catalina 27 Stockton CA
New rudders available

Take a look in the archives here and on Cat 27 website or Mainsheet magazine. There are several outfits that make new rudders for 27's. John Booth in British Columbia is probably most well known. His rudder is a higher asect ratio, so (if you're powered by an OB), no more lower unit hitting the rudder. Also reduces weather helm, lots of other benefits. As I recall, it's fairly reasonable, like $600-700.
 
jybiom

jybiom

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Jul 10, 2004
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Catalina 30 Erie, PA
Rudder thanks for the reply

Well, thank you for the advice and the quick reply. sure is nice to here from you. I will take your advice.
 
jybiom

jybiom

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Jul 10, 2004
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Catalina 30 Erie, PA
Rudder, thank you for the info

Yes, thank you for the info and advice. appreciate the quick return.
 
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