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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