Any detailed pics of the rudder "scabbard"?

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Any detailed pics of the rudder "scabbard"?

« on: October 07, 2002, 04:21:28 pm »

Hello everyone, I'm looking for a few detailed pics of the "scabbard" rudder holder thingy(I think that's the technical term!) Where the adjustable rudder slides in at the back of the transom. The rudder is fine, but the scabbard is damaged and needs repaired. Any detailed pics would really help.

Also, has anyone else dealt with this problem, and how did you fix it?

thanks!

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« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2003, 09:36:35 am »

Shawn,

Have you gotten pics yet. I can provide if not.

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« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2008, 12:05:34 pm »

After repairing and painting by rudder scabbard, and re-installing it. I noticed that the fittings that are bolted to the transom are not installed properly, height wise, causing the top bracket to hold all of the weight of the scabbard. The fix is simple, just a few washers on the bottom with teflon being the top layer. Teflon on top as well.

I am also going to put shims on the side of the rudder itself (using 3m 4200), to eliminate the slop and the rudder banging back and forth in the cage.

The bolts that attach my cable to the rudder bracket and the tiller quadant arm, were poorly matched as well with additional slop. I drilled the holes out to match and have a very tight fit. Should be a huge improvement.

Hoping to lauch next weekend. Frost on the ground as I write this![V]

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« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2008, 02:54:35 pm »

I've had my rudder recovered by a local surfboard shop due to horizontal cracks in several places. Smooth, but already the cracks are returning.
To make things even more fun, the scabbard lower section is a fabricated section, much heavier than the original, but the two sides are not parallel and are causing fit problems at the forward portion.. I'll have to sand to fit.

That is this weeks project. Then get ready to launch. I've been missing some great sailing weather on San Francisco Bay. Winds in April and October are gentle and warm. The summer months average over 20 knots every day in front of the Golden Gate. Fun Sailing, but can be cold.

The biggest selling item at Fishermans Wharf would be sweatshirts and pullovers being sold to tourist who weren't prepared for days in the high 50 and low 60. Most show up in T-short and shorts. (San Francisco Fog)

Steve in San Jose
Dawson 26, "Banana Split"
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