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Date Posted: - Tuesday - 05/ 2/06 - 11:42pm
Author: Doug Wilson
Subject: Wood rudder on a Mariner 40
In reply to: Randall 's message, "Why would you need to?" on - Tuesday - 05/ 2/06 - 10:09pm

I found an old survey on "Cactus Tree" that recommended coating the rudder with West System epoxy. I don't know if it was done, but I just hauled out and the rudder looked good except for a small weep at the base.I was out for two weeks. The yard guys all said it looked good to them, they put a heat gun on it and painted it.
These guys were good, so I have to trust them.

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[> [> [> wood rudder on a 40 -- Mike Anthony, - Wednesday - 05/ 3/06 - 7:49am

Tivoli has been out of the water for aprox 4 years, the rudder appears to be in good shape, it is certainly bone dry. However, there are checks or gaps in the wood that will shrink as the wood swells Im sure. I only ask this question because I have had a couple of people say I should coat with an epoxy, I am not convinced that I should do it, hence the question here? I really do not know what to do here, my biggest concern is that it would throw off the balance of the rudder should I coat. Again any more advice would be greatly appreciated.

Mike & Paula
S/V Tivoli

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[> [> [> [> Randall Thanks -- Mike Anthony, - Wednesday - 05/ 3/06 - 8:04am

Randall, what you say makes a lot of sense, and unless there is some other compelling reason to coat, I guess I will just put plenty of bottom paint on.

Mike
S/V Tivoli

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