Upon haul out a week ago I noticed a prior repair that was made to the rudder but has now given way. I don't know how I missed it on purchase but there was brand new bottom paint which must have concealed it enough. In any case it is now mine to deal with. It seemed to weep water for a few days and had the copper (or what looks like it) from the VC17 coming out. Most likely this is rust though.I have a link to the photos.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/97287685@N03/10300503673/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/97287685@N03/10300359555/

Using Google I found a few hits with some similar repairs and horror stories. I am ASSuming that it is fiberglass over foam. The foam is probably soaked and I was considering drilling some small holes near the bottom to see what drains out. I guess the real concern is not fixing the area it is what damage may have occurred from water being in there and corroding the post.

In addition I found 2 other small areas that look like they were repaired on the hull but now the repair looks to have degraded. I don't have enough experience to know what a blister looks like but there is a picture of this too.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/97287685@N03/10300484023/

I have hammered all around the areas of both the rudder and the hull and everything seems sound. I think the rudder is toast. What may be my options for this. And of course the blister.

Regards,

David Donnelly
C&C 26 Mistress

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