Re: Stus-List Rudder repair?

2018-08-01 Thread Chuck Gilchrest via CnC-List
ll Coleman Subject: Re: Stus-List Rudder repair? 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

Re: Stus-List Rudder repair?

2018-08-01 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
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

Re: Stus-List Rudder repair?

2018-07-31 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
get a new rudder and not a repair. Rick Brass Washington, NC 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 hav

Re: Stus-List Rudder repair?

2018-07-30 Thread ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List
> >> David Who is doing the repairs and what experience do they have? Suggest >> you call a reputable surveyor ,some other repair yards and of course to get >> the real answer Nick at Fort Rachel. Best John Read >> >> >> Sent from XFINITY Connect Application >>

Re: Stus-List Rudder repair?

2018-07-30 Thread jcn--- via CnC-List
Fort Rachel. Best John Read >> >> >> Sent from XFINITY Connect Application >> >> >> -Original Message- >> >> From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> To: CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> Cc: davidakne...@gmail.com >> Sent: 2018-07-30 11:50:47 A

Re: Stus-List Rudder repair?

2018-07-30 Thread Edward Levert via CnC-List
- > > From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > To: CnC-List@cnc-list.com > Cc: davidakne...@gmail.com > Sent: 2018-07-30 11:50:47 AM > 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 ree

Re: Stus-List Rudder repair?

2018-07-30 Thread John Read via CnC-List
: CnC-List@cnc-list.comCc: davidakne...@gmail.comSent: 2018-07-30 11:50:47 AM 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

Re: Stus-List Rudder repair?

2018-07-30 Thread Danny Haughey via CnC-List
Maybe get a 2nd opinion by a REALLY reputable yard?  Maybe New England Boat works or the like? On 7/30/2018 11:47 AM, David Knecht via CnC-List wrote: 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

Re: Stus-List Rudder repair?

2018-07-30 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Insurance is paying right? Let them figure it out. I would not have considered the solution they suggest but if they have confidence then they probably also have the experience to back it up. If the company can't straighten it then you'll get a new rudder any way. Josh Muckley S /V Sea Hawk

Re: Stus-List Rudder repair?

2018-07-30 Thread Robert Boyer via CnC-List
I replaced my rudder (including the shaft) about 15 years ago and, later, found out that the shaft wasn’t bent as I had though—the upper bearing had just shifted. Make sure your shaft is really bent before proceeding. To do this, I would try to realign the bearing just below the deck first.

Stus-List Rudder repair?

2018-07-30 Thread David Knecht via CnC-List
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