My rudder rebuild was ~$5k. Here are some pictures and video of the rebuild.
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8pEh5lnvP1yVUdWUDNxVGFUcDA In retrospect it didn't specifically need rebuilt for corrosion or structural issues but you just can't tell until you tear it apart. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Thu, Oct 4, 2018, 8:36 AM Chris Graham via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hey folks! > > Recently took a three hour trip up the coast to look at a 1974 C&C MkII > 27'. She is is reasonable condition and priced accordingly. Some of the > issues are minor, a few of concern and I will ask your advice and opinion > on those. > > She has core issues, but really was remarkable dry throughout. Bow pulpit > stanchions an core from the tip of the bow to roughly 2' back will need to > be re-cored and re-bedded...not a big deal as I have done much of this over > the past 30 years. > > The leading edge of the keel has some dings and the port side shows some > indication of the faring material coming away from the keel joint (as far > as I could tell), Inspection of the keel joints showed all is well (and my > god there is no bilge on this boat!!!). I'm thinking grinding and chipping > it out, new faring material, barrier coat...etc... not too bad? > > Her winches (Barstow) are a but sluggish and it feels like a lot of drag > on them. Never have had to service winches before but have heard it can be > a nightmare?? Just another consideration. Sail inventory and electronics, > running lights and cabin lights all in good order. chainplates, > toerail...all good! > > The real bone of contention I suppose it the rudder. There is a noticeable > crack at the top of the rudder which needs repair. The rudder is wet and > there are something cracks on the bottom trailing edge that would need > mending. Does this need a rebuild or can I get away with drilling, drying > out, thickened epoxy resin in the holes and call it good? Is this a deal > breaker? > > Any suggestions about the rudder. I would hate to have to remove it and > rebuild but I could if I had to. > > Chris > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > >
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