Just bought a 79 E25+ and it has mild rust on the SailDrive retainer ring that seals the rubber bladder. Bladder seems in good shape.. Boat has been out of the water of 4 years and it's going back next week )).
It seems that the rubber bladder is a splash guard (Above the water line?) and that the rust might be from rain water.
My question is are these bladders a potential leak?
And the other question mihgt be WHY make the retaining ring of ferrous metal??
Looks like the repair is to remove and reseat the SailDrive. Thoughts?
Thanks
Pat Tormey PTormey@4square.net Derry NH Sailing out of Portsmouth NH.
It seems that the rubber bladder is a splash guard (Above the water line?) and that the rust might be from rain water.
My question is are these bladders a potential leak?
And the other question mihgt be WHY make the retaining ring of ferrous metal??
Looks like the repair is to remove and reseat the SailDrive. Thoughts?
Thanks
Pat Tormey PTormey@4square.net Derry NH Sailing out of Portsmouth NH.