this sounds like an expensive problem...

On Sat, Apr 24, 2021 at 6:53 PM Joel Delamirande via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

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> Or have someone build a stainless rubber and water tight
> On Sat, Apr 24, 2021 at 5:38 PM John and Maryann Read via CnC-List <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
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>> Hate to say it, but looks to me like a classic case of a water logged
>> rudder freezing which expands the water forcing the weak point (seam) to
>> crack open.  Fix is to drop the rudder, cut out one side, clean and dry it
>> out, ensure rudder stock is sound, rebuild (foam and new glass skin), seal
>> the stock where it enters the rudder, reinstall, check the entire steering
>> system while you are at it – go sailing.  Yes you can do it yourself
>> question  is do you want to and do you have the expertise and tools??
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>> John and Maryann
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>> Legacy III
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>> 1982 C&C 34
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>> Noank, CT
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>> *From:* G Gao via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com]
>> *Sent:* Saturday, April 24, 2021 5:14 PM
>> *To:* Stus-List
>> *Cc:* G Gao
>> *Subject:* Stus-List rudder seam
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>>
>> Continuing my adventure with sailing and my boat...looking for advise
>> from experienced sailors, as always...
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>> Today as I was observing the hull condition, I found that my rudder had
>> the seam showing in this picture:
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>> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D5lgN8g9YE9EAxo4RPYL9sO4vUnhYVqF/view?usp=sharing
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>> Is this something serious or I can patch it up myself?
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>> thank you in advance.
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>> Bo
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