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jimbo747
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Initially Posted - 06/26/2002 :  16:43:49  Show Profile
Hey all,

A big thanks to all who helped with pointers when my rudder got stolen. Today, i finally managed to get out on the water with the new rudder - balanced version - and i have to say, it's a vast improvement.

Rather than order one, i made one up from marine ply (2 sheets of 1" ply), and had the stainless steel bits fabricated locally. I reckon in all, including glues and varnish, it cost me around £160 (about $220 ?).

Fair winds,

James.
J25 Dream Weaver
Fareham Creek
England
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Bill Holcomb
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Response Posted - 06/27/2002 :  10:48:25  Show Profile
Way to go James!! A varnished wood rudder has got to look classy on your boat.

Did you use antifouling paint below the waterline?

Bill Holcomb - C25 Snickerdoodle #4839
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Steve
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Response Posted - 06/27/2002 :  12:13:13  Show Profile
James,

Cool. I'm considering this myself, you may have just finally convinced me. Did you follow the dimensions at http://c25c250.best.vwh.net/restricted/brudder3.gif? I suppose the rudder on a J25 and a C25 would be the same.

Post some pictures if you can. I'd love to see it.

Steve.
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jimbo747
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Response Posted - 06/27/2002 :  15:35:14  Show Profile
Bill,

As yet, i haven't used antifouling (too anxious to sail !) but i will be doing so sometime very soon.....

Steve,

The rudders are the same - the boat is the same right down to fittings, so far as i can gather. It was built under license here by Jaguar yachts, so i guess Catalina were shrewd enough to ensure that all fittings were bought from them. No problem with that - makes my life easier. The only difference being that in the UK, twin keel versions were made (UK sailors evidently being very good at running aground !). So yes, i did use the measurements that you refer to, although i added a couple of inches on at the top, just to spread the weight out a bit. I'll take some pics at the weekend when i bring it back for antifouling.....watch this space.

James
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