Chris:
Without me actually seeing the overall condition rudder, it is
difficult, if not impossible, to provide you with advice on it. From
your description, the rudder has cracks that required repairs....now how
much water is in the rudder and has it negatively
affected/rusted/corroded the metal inside.
If you want to be really sure about the rudder, engage someone that can
advise you professionally.
My boat is a 1984....it spent it's first 22 years in Lake Michigan
.....the original owner I bought it from had its rudder rebuilt because
it rusted inside ....the rust got detected when the rudder got water in
it (probably from the top of the rudder post, common issue) and froze
over the winter cracking the rudder open.....owner decided on a rebuild
rather than a fix.....good thing if not for him, for me!
Rob Abbott
AZURA
C&C 32 - 84
Halifax< N.S.
On 2018-10-04 9:35 AM, Chris Graham via CnC-List 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
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