Like the proud papa of an ugly baby I finally finished the rudder and castle fabrication. I started with a 6 foot 7 inch 2 by 12 and shaped the rudder. The extensive epoxy should add strength to avoid splitting, time will tell. The castle was too heavy and went to plywood probably just as heavy it took 3 layers of 1/2 inch to make the width the hardware required but it's strong. May paint it but my grandson pointed out the outboard will hide the ugly rough sand and the starboard has the nice grain view. That wheel barrow handle tiller has gotta go but for now I just need to get on the water.
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