I took the boat out for its first sail this year and lost the rudder.

Do you guys think this is reparable or am I buying a new boat? It’d be a shame to lose her over something so stupid

  • Koopa_Khan@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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    4 months ago

    That’s a good question. I’m pretty sure I can, those I might try to fit a different style since the original set up wasn’t great

    If you were me, would you try to use the same wood that’s there or replace the whole structure?

    • riodoro1@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      4 months ago

      I can hardly see the wood inside but if it’s dry, hard and not damaged by the rip out then why not. Shouldn’t be hard to bond a new panel to the wood and then laminate it to the rest of the structure. Was the rudder hinge bolted to this wood? Because if it was then i’m not sure how it could’ve ripped out so cleanly.