Rudder replacement

johndotson · #1 (**permalink**) 03-24-2008

Hey everyone,

I recently purchased a 1961 Pearson Electra. She is a little rough but nothing a little elbow grease and some expert advice can’t fix. I really need to replace the rudder and I have no idea where to begin… other than the obvious. The rudder is wood. What type of wood should I use? Glues, epoxys... anything. I also want to put a cabin sole in what type of adheasive should I use to place the teak and holly plywood to the existing painted fiberglass?
Thanks,
John

sailingdog · #2 (**permalink**) 03-24-2008

You might try Idasailor. They make a lot of replacement rudders for a lot of boats.

Hartley18 · #3 (**permalink**) 03-24-2008

Have a read of this thread. You'll find lots of useful tips.

Have fun!

johndotson · #4 (**permalink**) 03-25-2008

Thank you so much guys! This information is exactly what I needed.
Thanks,
John

johndotson · #5 (**permalink**) 03-26-2008

This is the extent of what I have to deal with.