I agree, you should probably try for a new rudder. SS should never be heated to bend, causes corrosion, plus it anneals it. That pipe is probably pretty soft as it is, but in addition, it would be right around the fiberglass, and that would be really bad. Also, due to SS work hardening , it never wants to bend in the same place twice, if it has the option, and so it probably wouldn't come back as original.
Bill Coleman C&C 39 Erie, PA From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of David Knecht via CnC-List Sent: Monday, July 30, 2018 11:47 AM To: CnC CnC discussion list Cc: David Knecht Subject: Stus-List Rudder repair? I have a decision to make on repairing the rudder on my boat after it was damaged in a grounding on a reef. The shaft is bent and they are proposing to straighten the shaft and then repair the fiberglass. It was described to me by the surveyor as a common process and no big deal. He said they used heat and hydraulics to do it while the shaft is still attached to the rudder. He described one done recently on a Nonesuch as bent worse than mine and came out fine. I have been looking into having a replacement built, but that is going to take more time and money to do, so I am wondering what the experience and wisdom of the group is on the issue of repair. Thanks- Dave Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT
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