Recent content by SimonV

I repaired the rudder gudgeon last winter July 2009 on her last haul out. It was a bit scary attacking the rudder with a hand saw. The gudgeon pin was made round using a file and emery cloth. The gudgeon was taken to a machine shop and the bush replaced. Cost $80 for the Machine shop and $50 for...

Guy, thanks a gain that is most helpful. I thought there may have been some hidden bolts I just hate glass and grinders. The boat comes out later in the year so I shall consider looking at it.

Guy, thanks for that, now how about explaining how to drop the rudder I have dived on it and can not see how ?

Hi Sven, thought I would join you over here. I have been hit with just about everything, and I have no complaints about the rudder size, but I do get an enoying knock when at anchor. its worked for 30+ yrs why change it if it aint broke.

Okey, mine when worked in the water holding the bottom moves a little with a dunk dunk sound......will it fall off.